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Welcome to Cardmates – the friendliest gambling community in the UK!
Like-minded grinders gather on our portal. Here you can share your ups and downs and find a lot of
useful info.

Get ready for a new adventure for our community!
Starting a blog on Cardmates.co.uk is always a great idea. Why? Because we’ve prepared weekly rewards for users who regularly publish posts on our website 😉
All you need to do to participate is publish at least two posts per week in the Blogs section.
As always, you can write about anything related to poker, casino, or sports betting (posts on other topics may also be considered at the discretion of the administration). Every Thursday, we’ll randomly select 10 winners and reward them with great prizes.
Weekly prize distribution:
- 1st place – $50;
- 2nd place – $30;
- 3rd place – $25;
- 4th place – $20;
- 5th place – $15;
- 6th place – $15;
- 7th place – $15;
- 8th place – $10;
- 9th place – $10;
- 10th place – $10.
Important note! Prizes will be paid via one of the following methods: CoinPoker transfer, ACR Poker transfer, PayPal or Skrill.
And don’t forget the most important part: weekly activity in the Blogs section can significantly boost your Aura and status on Cardmates.co.uk. Your status will unlock additional privileges in the future, including access to private freerolls and other rewards 😎
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Yes, Telegram isn’t the most popular messenger among UK players. And that’s exactly why we decided to launch our channel there 😅 Not everyone will want to sign up in a new app, so we’re waiting only for the bravest treasure hunters…
If you do decide to join Telegram, you’ll find exclusive giveaways and extra rewards waiting for you on our channel.
Take a look at the Cardmates.co.uk Telegram channel right now. There’s already something valuable waiting for you. Link is here: https://t.me/cardmates_co_uk
Mates, we hope you enjoy these bonuses for bloggers on our site. Join the friendly Cardmates.co.uk community!
Hello again Cardmates, after my War cry to motivate myself and hopefully fellow Cardmates for the Weekend poker ahead I found myself on the wrong side of my promise 😩
I had a go in a few Friday night tournaments made 1 or 2 min cashes not enough to build, just created more poker devils in my head 👹
Gotup this morning to my last $1, here we go and I bust a couple of hands in😭😭😭😭 that’s it weekend over before it has begun!
Or is it ? Let’s see did the Rono fella go down like that ????
Well Cardmates I’m here to say NO I DID NOT go down like that.
l only went and shipped the $218 freeroll festival for a $109 🎟️🏆🤑🚀🥳💙💙
Does anyone else find blogging hard to do ? To stay on a relevant topic such as poker and not dive off into all the other aspects of life? WE have an opportunity here to write about pretty much whatever we want (within community guidelines) and I have read some amazing and insightful blogs about poker and learnt loads about some peoples journeys but personally , I just dont believe anything i have to say here is worth me typing so im trying to prove myself wrong and make myself laugh.... Success. It was only a chuckle but i suppose just typing out loud to myself for a few sentences is a start. There is a technique of writing called talking with the pen, which i learnt from Michael Rosen an author and poet, that i would quite like to emulate in my typing. I hope one day i can be confident my writing is transmitting my voice as i intended it to be heard. What do people want to hear about or learn about - im an open book when it comes to questions and do i love answering them? I laugh again, cardmates friends.
Guys, Quick question - do you actually feel like you play your A-game most sessions?
For me it’s weird. Some days everything feels clear - good decisions, patience, focus. Other days I’m still playing “okay”, but it’s just not the same level.
Not even talking about results, just the feeling at the table. Makes me think consistency is way harder than it sounds. How often do you feel like you’re really playing your best?
Alright, mates! Got some cracking news. Henceforth, every Friday active users of our site will be able to join CM Freerolls – exclusive private tournaments hosted on GGPoker. Freeroll guarantees vary from $150 to $600. Dead simple to gain access: start your blog on Cardmates.co.uk, rack up enough Aura points to achieve a particular status.
What’s Aura and statuses? Find all the details via the link.
Friday freeroll deets:
- Tour name – CardMates Freeroll;
- Date – every Friday at 20:00;
- Buy-in – free entry;
- Game – No-Limit Hold'em (NLH);
- Late registration – 30 mins;
- Starting stack – 125 BB;
- Format – 8-max, no re-entry/rebuys.
Please note: the tournaments pop up in the GGPoker lobby about two hours before kickoff (around 6pm). Freeroll tickets get credited on Fridays.
The higher your site status, the quicker you tap into freerolls with bigger guarantees. What to do next once you've achieved a certain status? Check details at the end of this post.
$150 CM Freeroll (Fan)
A starting freeroll for new bloggers kicking off their course on our site. Reach "Fan" status on Cardmates.co.uk to gain access.
Getting your first status is dead easy – one only needs 200 Aura points. The first 100 points land automatically as soon as the user registers on our site and completes their profile.
Just set up your blog and share the story of your gambling journey. Let's get acquainted, mates! 😉
$250 CM Freeroll (Expert)
Tournament unlocks for everyone who hits the "Expert" status. To achieve it, you'll need to spend a bit more time on the site and charge your Aura with at least 500 points.
Get active in blogs: post new stuff, comment on others. Won't take too long to become an Expert, actually.
$350 CM Freeroll (Guru)
One must collect at least 1,500 Aura points to qualify for this tourney – that’s an automatic grant of the "Guru" status. Worth it: fewer participants, fatter prizes.
Aim for longer, top-quality blog posts. The more gripping your pieces are, the more ratings from the crowd.
$450 CM Freeroll (Elite)
Next level up – exclusive Friday freerolls for "Elite" bloggers. You need to elevate your Aura meter to 5,000 points to grab this status.
By this point, you'll have enough experience to smash it on Cardmates.co.uk. Make sure to grow your following – they'll get instant notifications on every new post and contribute to your desired ratings.
$600 CM Freeroll (Legend)
This is the peak of your adventure on our site. Only those hitting the "Legend" status will qualify for the cream of the crop freeroll – 10,000+ Aura points required.
Yeah, only select and most active bloggers will pull it off. But nothing's impossible – become a true Cardmates.co.uk legend and grab the sweetest perks! 👑
How to join private freerolls
Once you secure your first status on Cardmates.co.uk, you’ll need to register your GGPoker nickname on our site. Click your profile pic and select "Status" to hit a special form that registers usernames. Do it once, and you're always on the Friday tournament lists.
Note: You'll get a notification as soon as you unlock a new status on our website.
Registration for the special GGPoker freerolls is automatic. Find Friday tournaments in the poker room’s lobby using filters: Tourney – Private. Reg opens about two hours before kickoff.
Crucial point! We pass the list of players to GGPoker every Monday. Miss the new status deadline? You'll be able to join the fatter game next week – keep this in mind.
Your epic journey on Cardmates.co.uk is about to kick off! Best of luck, mates!
Additional info:
- Each time you achieve a new status, you’ll be automatically added to the matching freeroll list. This means you won't be able to play multiple tourneys at once, only the one that mirrors your status.
- Any Friday freeroll requires at least 6 players to be run. Once we record eight participants with a specific status, the corresponding event will appear in the GGPoker lobby.
- To rack up Aura points faster and climb statuses, check the table in this article. It’s simple: earn points when other users rate your blog posts and comment on them. Extra points drop as you leave reviews on poker sites/online casinos, or when new bloggers start following you, etc.
Cheers!
UK Gambling Portal
Stay ahead of the trends in the UK gambling industry with Cardmates. Here you can bump into the daily coverage of online poker and casino news, read expert reviews and crucial regulatory information. Learn to play different games, discover interesting strategies and get familiar with responsible play principles.
Oh, and never miss the latest promotions from top-rated poker rooms and casino sites. With every scroll or click, you’ll be hearing right from the source – years of experience under our belt accompany you here.
What You Can Find on Cardmates
We are a large and friendly community of casino and poker fans from around the globe. Therefore, on our website, there is plenty of information for everyone in one place. Cardmates is home to:
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Reviews of Gambling Sites
Our team regularly adds and updates expert reviews of leading poker and casino platforms to play online. We provide comprehensive poker sites rating and a UKGC-licensed online casinos list so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Each platform is analysed and ranked based on adopted security measures, available games and bonuses, software quality, banking, payout speed, customer support, etc. Cardmates personally test every brand, its site and services.
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Massive Education Database
On our website, one can independently complete all stages of learning poker from scratch (starting with basics like rules, combinations and odds and ending with tracking software). There is also a wealth of resources on professional poker strategies for various card games, such as Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud, Lawball, Mixed, etc.
We've also set you up with the ultimate casino guides to help you master the basics of gambling games. Learn how to play online slots , roulette, keno, craps, blackjack, baccarat and more. Our articles reveal specifics of each game, its winning odds and strategies, possible side bets and tips from Cardmates. All educational content is presented in a simple and straightforward way.
How We Rate and Review Gambling Sites
In short, our collective goal is to deliver expert and unbiased reviews that punters can rely on. For your ultimate experience, our team of professionals heedfully analyse each gambling site mentioned on Cardmates. We assign each brand that we review a rating out of five stars. The overall score is related to the following factors:
Software & Games
Our reviewers personally download gaming clients to understand their quality and convenience. Game diversity counts as well.
Security
Before we recommend any site, we check its licensing, as well as the level of user data and money protection.
Bonuses & Offers
While bonuses are always nice, our aces also make sure that the T&Cs around are adequate and fair.
Cashout Speed
All players want their prize money ASAP, so payout tempo is among the crucial points we always check. Across all types of gaming platforms.
Customer Care
We test how quickly customer support agents resolve issues and through what contact channels.
Player Reviews
Here we look at other players’ experiences with a certain site, either positive or negative.
We also apprise things like sign-up process, payment solutions, limits and mobile experience. Actually, the exact criteria differ between poker rooms and remote casinos. Therefore, we suggest you visit our How We Rate page for relevant details.
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Who We Are and Why You Can Trust Us
Cardmates is an information portal about legal poker games that has expanded its competence to include remote casinos. Each team member is a passionate enthusiast and an expert in various aspects of online gambling. We’re a match made in heaven thousands of years ago to fulfil an important mission – become a global meeting place for everyone who loves gambling. And, if this is our karmic debt, then we work off it with sky-high pleasure. Seriously though, we’ve been in business since 2012. Our staff have spent thousands of hours at online tables and reels to gain experience, which allows us to create top-quality informative content. Thanks t o the professional approach to work, Cardmates built up a reputation as a reliable and trusted gamblin g portal, where there is no place for lies and deceit.
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Responsible Gambling
Cardmates want to be sure you enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment and don’t wager with money you can’t afford to lose. Whatever of our suggested poker rooms or casinos you play at, you must do it responsibly and sensibly, at all times. Legit gambling sites from our list prepare multiple tools to help punters in this regard. For example, daily to monthly deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion schemes. If you notice any signs of compulsive gambling behaviour, feel free to seek out help and support. There are dedicated charities and agencies like Gamble Aware or GamCare – you can be moved to their websites directly from our footer. Plus, every country has certain regulations towards online gambling to help players control their habits. The United Kingdom, for instance, has the strictest watchdog – UKGC – which obliges all casinos and poker rooms to join the Gamstop list. This free service restricts the internet gambling activities of everyone who requests it. Visit our Responsible Gambling page to learn more.
FAQ
💡 What is Cardmates?
Cardmates is a premier destination for online gambling information. Our expert bees know the industry better than anyone else in this universe. You can find the latest news, hottest bonuses, educational articles and strategy tips on our website. Also, don’t forget to check out our ratings of the best poker and casino operators with licences and top security measures.
⚖️ Are online casinos and poker sites legal in the UK?
Totally! Every gambling operator that wants to serve UK players must be licensed by the local watchdog. That is, the Gambling Commission of Great Britain, which is known as the strictest regulator on this planet.
🔍 Why is it worth running a blog on Cardmates?
Blog section on Cardmates is a perfect place to share your gaming experience, as well as broaden it by learning from other community members. There, one can get a piece of advice or support from fellow players. Finally, it’s the main source of earning points and boosting Aura level for better rewards and extra benefits.
👀 Where to read the latest online gambling news?
There are many dedicated sites on the web. Just in case, Cardmates has been publishing online gambling news and more for over 10 years, every day. We exactly know what information will be interesting to remote gamblers, so navigate around our site. Maybe, we are your dream portal.
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