Chess.com launched a poker site and is planning even more classic games
Chess.com has launched a free online poker site called Gambit, marking its first expansion beyond chess. The platform focuses on learning and social play without real-money gambling, utilizing a similar design and skill-based rating system as its parent site.
Why it matters
This move represents a strategic diversification for a niche gaming platform into broader casual gaming markets.
Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it’s going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real money. Now Gambit’s ready to really get the ball rolling with its first livestreamed event and collaborations with content creators, and Chess.com is planning to branch out into even more games from here.
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