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Table Of Contents

• PokerArena's Core Mode: Ranked 1v1 Poker That Actually Measures Skill
• Seamless GTO Training: Play, Analyze, Improve
• Multiple Modes, One Ecosystem
• Free to Play — Built to Make You Better

Move over blitz chess — it’s time for poker to claim its spot in the world of ranked, skill-based competition.

PokerArena by GTO Wizard has officially launched, and it’s aiming to redefine what it means to play competitive poker online.

Built around heads-up poker, PokerArena is made up of fast-paced, one-on-one battles where every decision matter.

And the best part? It’s completely free to play, with zero gimmicks and full cross-platform support via browser or iOS app.

PokerArena's Core Mode: Ranked 1v1 Poker That Actually Measures Skill

At its heart, PokerArena is a fully competitive 1v1 poker experience. Every hand you play is tracked, evaluated, and scored, not just based on wins, but based on how optimally you play, using real GTO analysis powered by GTO Wizard.

You don’t climb the ladder just by grinding volume. You climb by playing good poker.

GTO Wizard’s New 1v1 Feature Lets You Play Heads-Up Poker for Free

Every month marks a new season with a soft rating reset, enhanced matchmaking, new avatars, and prizes for top performers. Players from pre-season have already locked in an exclusive avatar, signaling they were there from the start.

Seamless GTO Training: Play, Analyze, Improve

What makes PokerArena extra special is its tight integration with GTO Wizard’s industry-leading solver tools. After each match, you can jump directly into GTO Wizard to analyze your hands, spot leaks, and learn what the optimal line would have been.

Want to get better at poker without bouncing between apps and exporting hand histories? PokerArena + GTO Wizard makes it nearly effortless. You play. You learn. You improve.

Multiple Modes, One Ecosystem

While heads-up competition is the star, PokerArena also offers several other ways to play:

• Competitive Mode: Ranked heads-up games with leaderboards, rewards, and real-time GTO-based scoring.
• Casual Mode: No stakes, no pressure. A relaxed way to practice, analyze, or just enjoy poker without rating implications.
• Play with Friends: Host your own games for up to 9 players. No sign-up required for guests — just share a link and play straight from a browser.

All modes are free and work cross-platform, syncing progress across devices.

Free to Play — Built to Make You Better

There’s no cost to play PokerArena. You don’t need chips, coins, or tokens. You don’t need a subscription to access the core game modes or post-game analysis.

However, for deeper breakdowns and full GTO training features, GTO Wizard Premium and Elite plans are available. But the base game, including scoring, rating, and standard analysis tools, is 100% free.

PokerArena’s Season One is underway now. Here’s what’s new:

• Ratings have been reset and rebalanced for fair matchmaking
• New avatars have dropped for the top grinders
• Prizes will be awarded to season finishers
• Pre-season players retain an exclusive avatar
• Seasons run monthly, with Season Two expected to begin in early August.

Whether you’re chasing leaderboards or just want to play some poker with friends, PokerArena has something for you.