Last updated: August 2026
Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-08
#25,799
AI visibility: Grade A+
90
SEO health: Latest audit
92
Visits
552.2K
per month, estimated
Keywords
36.5K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
552.2K organic visits
LLMS.txt
Published
177 lines AI engines can read
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pokernews.com Web Traffic Statistics
Key findings
- PokerNews (Media, Entertainment & Gaming) is ranked #25,799 worldwide in our August 2026 domain ranking, inside the top 100,000, down 2,336 places from #23,463 in July 2026.
- It is estimated to receive about 552,200 visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 36,500 ranking keywords.
- Its AI visibility score is 90 out of 100 (grade A+), with a published llms.txt of 177 lines.
- Its last technical audit scored 92/100, with "Implement Sitemap.xml" the highest-priority fix.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | #25,799 | ▼ 2,336 |
| July 2026 | #23,463 | ▲ 949 |
| June 2026 | #24,412 | — |
| May 2026 | #24,412 | ▲ 2,909 |
| April 2026 | #27,321 | ▼ 861 |
| March 2026 | #26,460 | ▼ 1,592 |
| February 2026 | #24,868 | — |
What this company does
PokerNews stands as the premier online destination for everything poker-related, delivering breaking news on major tournaments like the WSOP and WPT, in-depth strategy guides from top pros, and comprehensive reviews of online poker sites and bonuses. Founded back in the early 2000s, it has grown into a trusted hub for players worldwide, covering live events, online poker developments, casino guides, and industry tren…
Our read on the site
PokerNews.com has a strong overall SEO health with a performance score of 86/100 and an SEO score of 92/100. However, there are opportunities for improvement in content coverage, technical aspects like sitemap and llms files, and further optimization of on-page elements.
pokernews.com Traffic and Visitor Engagement
Search engines send pokernews.com an estimated 552,200 visits a month. Effectively all of it is organic — about 552,200 visits from unpaid results. Spread across 36,500 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 15 organic visits per keyword.
Monthly visits
552.2K
Latest estimate
Change
No monthly history yet
It starts building from the first scan
Organic visits
552.2K
100% of all traffic
Paid visits
0
No paid search detected
Organic vs paid
100%
0%
We don't hold a month-by-month history for this domain yet.
The traffic dashboard builds one from the first scan onwards.
pokernews.com AI Visibility
pokernews.com scores 90 out of 100 on our AI visibility scale, grade A+. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt and Structured data. The biggest gap is Crawlability, at 5 of 10 points (robots ✓ · sitemap ✗), worth 5 points if closed. It also loses points on Company profile (22/25) and SEO health (18/20).
Grade A+
Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.
Present
7/8 core fields
92/100
robots ✓ · sitemap ✗
Detected
Fix these first
- → Complete your company profile so AI answers about you stay accurate.
- → Add sitemap.xml so AI crawlers can read you.
pokernews.com LLMS.txt
The llms.txt on pokernews.com runs to 177 lines (8,895 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "PokerNews - Poker News, Tournament Updates & Strategy". It tells AI engines the business works in Poker Media, Gaming Journalism and Online Gambling Content. It describes 5 products, with prices such as Tournament Tracker at Free, Strategy Library at Free / Premium $9.99/month and Site Reviews at Free. Services it lists include Custom Tournament Coverage, Affiliate Partnerships, Content Syndication and Sponsored Strategy Guides. The audience it names is Poker players, gamblers, gaming enthusiasts, aged 21-55 (Global). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, Viewport Responsive, Robots.txt, JavaScript Frameworks and Content Management System. The keywords it claims start with "Poker News", "Online Poker", "Poker Strategy" and "Poker Tournaments".
Status
Published
AI engines can read it
Lines
177
In the file
Size
8.9K
Characters
Sections
12
Updated May 7, 2026
What the file says
# PokerNews - Poker News, Tournament Updates & Strategy ## About PokerNews has been the heartbeat of the poker world since 2002, pumping out fresh news on every major tournament, from WSOP bracelets to EPT finals, alongside pro-level strategy breakdowns that turn novices into sharks. They dish out honest reviews of online poker sites, stack up the best bonuses, and guide players through casino options with zero fluff. It's a one-stop shop for the global poker community, blending live event recaps, hand analyses, and insider interviews that capture the thrill of the felt. Whether you're grinding freerolls or eyeing high-roller seats, their content equips you to play better and win more. The team covers it all—Texas Hold'em dominance, Omaha twists, and rising stars in the game—while keeping tabs on regulatory shifts that shape online play across borders. Community forums buzz with player debates, etiquette tips, and bankroll advice, making it more than media; it's a network. Video highlights and podcasts bring tableside action to your screen, no travel required. In a landscape of shady affiliate spam, PokerNews earns trust through balanced reporting and deep dives into poker culture. Their tournament calendars are gold for planning trips or online grinds. From Vegas strip drama to Macau millions, they chronicle poker's evolution, spotlighting legends and newcomers alike. Beg
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
Products it tells AI about
- PokerNews PremiumContact for pricing
- Tournament TrackerFree
- Strategy LibraryFree / Premium $9.99/month
- Site ReviewsFree
- Poker PodcastFree
Services it tells AI about
- Custom Tournament CoverageContact for sponsorship
- Affiliate PartnershipsCommission-based
- Content SyndicationCustom
- Sponsored Strategy GuidesContact for pricing
- Event PromotionPackage-based
Competitors it names
Audience it targets
Poker players, gamblers, gaming enthusiasts · 21-55 · Global
Company type
Private
pokernews.com Organic Keywords
Google lists pokernews.com for about 36,500 keywords, which together bring an estimated 552,200 organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
36.5K
Found in Google for this domain
Visits they bring
552.2K
Estimated organic visits a month
Top ranking keywords
No ranked-keyword data cached for this domain yet.
Ranked Keywords pulls the full list on its first run.
What it ranks for
pokernews.com SEO Audit
The latest technical audit of pokernews.com scored 92 out of 100 overall. Performance is its weakest area at 86, while accessibility scores highest at 93. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 3 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.
Overall
Excellent
SEO
Excellent
Performance
Accessibility
Excellent
Fix these first
- CriticalImplement Sitemap.xml
- HighCreate llms.txt File
- HighExpand Content on Poker Strategy
- MediumOptimize Meta Descriptions
8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.
pokernews.com Competitors and Alternatives
PokerNews's company profile names https://www.cardplayer.com, https://www.pokerstrategy.com, https://www.pokernewsdaily.com and https://www.pokerlistings.com as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds https://www.pokerstars.com and https://www.fulltiltpoker.com. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are corsnet.ru, utn.edu.ar, minecraftforge.net and axisbank.com.
pokernews.com Company Profile
PokerNews stands as the premier online destination for everything poker-related, delivering breaking news on major tournaments like the WSOP and WPT, in-depth strategy guides from top pros, and comprehensive reviews of online poker sites and bonuses. Founded back in the early 2000s, it has grown into a trusted hub for players worldwide, covering live events, online poker developments, casino guides, and industry tren…
PokerNews was founded in 2002, about 24 years ago. Its workforce is listed as between 11 and 50 employees. Its profile files it under Media, Entertainment & Gaming, with further tags for Online Gambling, Poker News and Gaming Media. Products on record for it: Poker News Feed, Tournament Calendar, Strategy Articles and Site Reviews & Bonuses. Total funding on record is Bootstrapped. Its tagline reads: "Your go-to source for the latest poker news, tournament updates, and pro strategies".
- Sector
- Media, Entertainment & Gaming
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 11-50
- Revenue
- Not Disclosed
- Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Products
- Poker News Feed, Tournament Calendar, Strategy Articles, Site Reviews & Bonuses
pokernews.com Traffic by Country
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