From a Small Shared Apartment in Spain to a Global Poker Platform
In 2008, three passionate poker players from Spain founded a small shared apartment in a village in the province of Castilla y León. Their goal was simple: to improve their poker skills and pursue a professional career. Their first steps were on PokerStars.es. It quickly became clear that this path was only the beginning – their vision extended far beyond recreational play.
Two years later, the team moved to Andorra and later to Malta, focusing exclusively on cash games. The shared apartment grew steadily: from the original three founders to over eight residents, all training together daily, educating each other, and steadily increasing their limits.
In 2020, the journey continued to Mexico, where the team further refined its strategy and expanded its expertise. In 2024, iStakeNetwork.com was founded – a platform aimed at developing talented young players from around the world into professional poker players, without placing undue pressure on them.
Today, over 500 players are registered with iStakeNetwork.com, actively competing both online and live. Since 2025, we have also been collaborating with partners across Europe and Latin America. Regional managers oversee their areas, build structures, and support new talent. Our goal: sustainable growth through the targeted development of tomorrow’s poker professionals.
We have never sought fame or public attention. We see ourselves as investing partners, remaining anonymous while strategically investing in talent. We leave the spotlight to others – our focus is on nurturing players, developing their skills, and guiding their careers.
Integration into Live Poker: Players start their careers online and transition into live events, where fields are often less competitive and more rewarding.
Cash Game Focus: Due to its predictability and stability, cash games are prioritized, while tournaments will take a secondary role.
Coaching & Development: In 2024, over 1,500 coaching hours were provided, an average of 9,500 USD was invested per player, and over 100 monthly fees for poker schools were covered.
With 95% of support directed at online players, complemented by strategic entry into live poker, iStakeNetwork.com was officially launched in July 2025 to support live players in the long term.
To enhance player engagement, we have implemented comprehensive measures:
Partnerships with poker clubs and casinos across Europe
Monthly compensation of at least 5,000 EUR
Coverage of all accommodation and training costs
Formation of a Pro Team for live events
Establishment of Ambassadors as brand representatives
Formation of a club in Switzerland
Collaboration with partner agents in Romania and Spain
For the coming year, iStakeNetwork.com pursues ambitious objectives:
Establishment of a Poker Agency in Europe
Investments of at least 2 million USD in live staking
Expansion of a Europe-wide club network
Strengthening partnerships with casinos
Cooperation with poker streamers and agents
Financial support for poker clubs
Increase in brand awareness
Opening of branches in Romania and Spain
We offer ambitious players:
Professional training and coaching from experienced poker professionals
Financial support and staking for online and live poker
Personal guidance from regional managers
Access to a strong network and career opportunities in international poker
An environment focused on long-term development rather than short-term success
Join us and become part of the poker professionals of tomorrow – iStakeNetwork.com: Your career, our investment.