Updated: August 31, 2026
Poker Type is an independent poker publication covering poker news, tournaments, players, creators, businesses and the wider poker industry.
Our editorial policy explains how we select, research, write, publish, update and correct Poker Type content. Our aim is to produce accurate, useful and engaging poker journalism while maintaining a clear distinction between editorial coverage and commercial relationships.
Editorial Standards
Poker Type selects stories according to their relevance, newsworthiness and interest to poker readers.
Our coverage includes:
- Breaking poker news and industry developments
- Live and online poker tournaments
- Poker players and personalities
- Poker creators, streamers and influencers
- Player and creator profiles
- Poker operators, brands and businesses
- Poker media, podcasts and livestreams
- Interviews and original features
- Analysis and opinion
We aim to add context and useful information rather than simply repeat announcements or information already available elsewhere.
Sources and Verification
Poker Type uses a range of sources when researching articles, including:
- First-hand reporting and interviews
- Direct comments from players, creators and industry representatives
- Official tournament results and records
- Poker operator and event announcements
- Regulatory and other official information
- Public statements and social media posts
- Videos, podcasts and livestreams
- Reputable poker and mainstream news publications
- Other publicly available information relevant to a story
Primary sources are preferred where practical.
Information may be checked against multiple sources when appropriate, particularly when reporting disputed claims, financial information or other facts requiring additional verification.
Where an external source provides important additional information for readers, it may be credited or linked.
Original Reporting
Poker Type aims to contribute original reporting and analysis to poker coverage.
This can include interviews, direct comments, independent research, analysis of publicly available information, original features and reporting developed by the Poker Type editorial team.
When reporting news first established elsewhere, we aim to independently verify important facts where possible and provide appropriate context rather than presenting another publication’s reporting as our own original discovery.
Attribution
Poker Type does not intentionally present another publication’s original reporting as its own.
When another publication has broken a story or contributed material information that cannot reasonably be independently established, appropriate attribution should be provided.
Quotes are attributed to their original speaker and, where relevant, the interview, publication, video, podcast or other source from which they originate.
Accuracy
Accuracy takes priority over being first.
Writers should make reasonable efforts to verify names, dates, tournament results, prize amounts, quotations and other factual information before publication.
Some poker stories develop rapidly and information available at publication may subsequently change. Articles can therefore be updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Corrections and Updates
Poker Type corrects factual errors when they are identified.
Minor spelling, grammatical or formatting changes may be made without an editorial note.
Where a material factual error affects a reader’s understanding of a story, the article may include an update or correction explaining what changed.
Articles may also be updated when new information becomes available after publication. Where appropriate, the article’s updated date will reflect substantial changes.
Readers can report potential errors through the Poker Type Contact page.
Editorial Independence
Poker Type makes editorial decisions independently.
Companies, poker operators, advertisers, affiliate partners and other commercial relationships do not have the right to determine Poker Type’s editorial conclusions.
A commercial relationship does not guarantee coverage or positive treatment, and the absence of a commercial relationship does not prevent a company, product or individual from being covered.
Editorial opinions are based on the information available to our writers and editors, not on whether Poker Type could benefit commercially from a story.
Affiliate Relationships and Advertising
Poker Type may receive revenue through advertising, sponsorships, partnerships and affiliate relationships.
Some pages may contain links through which Poker Type can receive compensation if a reader subsequently registers, purchases a product or takes another qualifying action.
Where applicable, commercial relationships are disclosed to readers.
Affiliate arrangements do not determine whether a poker operator or product receives positive editorial coverage, and commercial partners may be subject to criticism or negative reporting where warranted.
Further information is available in our Affiliate Disclosure.
Sponsored Content
Paid or sponsored editorial content must be clearly distinguishable from independent Poker Type journalism.
Sponsored content, advertising and other promotional arrangements will be identified where appropriate so readers can understand when commercial consideration has influenced the publication of material.
Reviews and Recommendations
Poker Type may publish reviews, comparisons and recommendations relating to poker sites, products or services.
Reviews should reflect our assessment of the product or service rather than the commercial value of an affiliate relationship.
The existence or size of a commercial arrangement should not determine the conclusions of a review.
Where Poker Type has an affiliate relationship with a company being reviewed or recommended, this should be disclosed appropriately.
Artificial Intelligence
Poker Type may use artificial intelligence tools to assist parts of the editorial process, including research organization, transcription, data analysis, editing and other production tasks.
AI-generated output is not treated as an authoritative source.
Published editorial content remains subject to human editorial oversight. Writers and editors are responsible for checking factual claims and ensuring that published material meets Poker Type’s editorial standards.
Poker Type does not knowingly publish fabricated quotations, sources, events or factual claims generated by artificial intelligence.
Conflicts of Interest
Writers and editors should avoid allowing personal or commercial interests to improperly influence editorial coverage.
Relevant conflicts that could reasonably affect a reader’s understanding of an article should be disclosed where appropriate.
Free products, event access, travel, hospitality or other material benefits provided in connection with coverage should not guarantee favorable treatment.
Opinion and Analysis
Poker Type publishes both factual reporting and editorial analysis.
Opinion pieces represent the views of their authors and should be clearly distinguishable from straightforward news reporting where the distinction may not otherwise be obvious.
Opinions do not justify factual inaccuracies. Factual claims contained within opinion or analysis remain subject to the same standards of accuracy as other Poker Type content.
Authors and Editorial Responsibility
Poker Type articles carry an author byline identifying the writer responsible for the published work.
Author pages provide additional information about members of the Poker Type editorial team and their areas of coverage.
The Editor-in-Chief oversees Poker Type’s editorial direction and standards.
More information about Poker Type and its editorial team is available on the About Poker Type page.
Contacting Poker Type
We welcome corrections, news tips, responses to our reporting and questions about our editorial standards.
Anyone who believes a Poker Type article contains a factual error can contact the editorial team through our Contact page.
Where appropriate, we will review the information provided and update or correct the relevant article.