The Best Poker News Story of the Day

It’s that time of year – we’re all picking names out of a hat to see who we’re buying for in the annual Secret Santa gift exchange. Most of the…

Nowadays, Las Vegas residencies are a rite-of-passage for music legends. Elton John, Celine Dion, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga are among the musicians that have all had hugely successful runs…

Recently, we’ve seen the reopening of poker rooms and casinos around the world. The World Series of Poker even returned to its regularly scheduled programming – but, sadly, we may…

The World Poker Tour and 888Poker are teaming up to host the WPT Deepstacks online series. Players from all over the world will be able to take part in 28…

Ohio continues to have an illegal gambling problem. Even after shutting down several locations with unregulated gambling machines, it’s an ongoing issue as ABC News 5 in Cleveland has uncovered…

The World Series of Poker has announced some big changes that will really shake things up at the 53rd Annual WSOP in 2022. Next year, the event will take place…

A Senate committee renewed a bill, which would reduce how much Atlantic City Casinos have to pay in property taxes. The bill will aim to reduce the PILOT (payment-in-lieu of…

Polker will be bringing several industry-firsts to the blockchain and the world of poker. Built on Unreal Engine 4, it is a free-to-play, play-to-earn game that integrates NFT rewards. We’ve…

It’s all coming together in New York’s sportsbetting market, as the state’s gaming commission has recommended nine bookmakers to be licensed. Which Bids Won? There were two bids that won,…

Women Who Code (WWCode) has announced its new first-ever gambling partnership with PokerStars. Together, WWCode and the online poker provider will promote inclusion in the poker community through a variety…

Staking is a great way to get in on the poker action without actually sitting at the table. If you’d like to dabble in poker staking, your best bet is…

Today, the Winning Poker Network has launched a number of updates that aim to improve the user experience. So, if you’re a player on America’s Cardroom or Black Chip Poker,…

Connecticut has just concluded an incredibly successful soft launch for its online gaming market, a feat that has been made possible with the assistance from out-of-state players. It has been…

The National Football League (NFL) has launched its responsible betting campaign. It is a multimillion-dollar, multi-year commitment that promotes the message: “Stick to Your Game Plan. Always Bet Responsibly”. Key…

This week, the World Series of Poker announced the 10 finalists of the 2021 Poker Hall of Fame. The list features a wide range of characters from across the world…

If you want to take a ride into space with either Virgin Galactic or Blue Origin, you’d have to a be a multimillionaire, but a new casino resort aims to…

Sportsbetting and online gaming kicked off today in Connecticut with a soft launch at three betting websites. Activity will be quite limited for the week that the soft launch is…

Falling victim to poker tilt can cause you to lose money, friends and clout. Here’s a guide on how to combat tilt by making a few lifestyle changes. We’ve all…

A huge data breach has occurred on Twitch, leaking the source code of the entire site. Since Twitch is so important in the poker community, both for pros who broadcast…

Dan Schorr is a sex crimes prosecutor and investigator, who has played in some prestigious poker tournaments – and, he’s combined both of these experiences in his debut novel The…

Event organizers behind the World Series of Poker have already had to navigate the complexities of running a huge event during a pandemic, and now they have to cope with…

All unlicensed online poker operators, including brands like PokerStars, Unibet and Bwin, have been ordered to leave the Dutch gambling market. They must stop accepting new players from October 1st,…

Have you ever wanted to take part in a juicy online poker series – but, just don’t have a big bankroll to join in events like 888’s XL or partypoker’s…

It has been announced that Michael Jordan will be increasing his investment in Sportsradar, while taking on a role as an advisor on the company’s board. Jordan has been involved…

When it came to legalizing sportsbetting this year for many states, lawmakers had their sights set on a very specific deadline: NFL opening weekend. While some states (like Connecticut) didn’t…

If you’re new to playing poker in a live environment, whether it’s a home game or in a poker club, it’s important to remember the rules of etiquette at the…

The New York Jets have announced that top sportsbook WynnBET will be the team’s official sportsbetting partner. As part of the deal, the two brands will work together to enhance the…

It’s been announced that Connecticut has received federal approval for the launch of sportsbetting and online gaming. Confirmed by a tweet from Governor Ned Lamont, players across the state will…

After getting plenty of positive feedback from a Twitter poll, Dusk Till Dawn owner Rob Yong has decided to get a poker players’ union up and running. He has pledged…

Dara O’Kearney and Barry Carter are some of the best poker players in Europe, and you’ll soon be able to get some insight into their endgame strategies and the Independent…

This year, we’ve seen professional sports leagues across America embrace sportsbetting. Now, college sports are doing the same. The Fiesta Bowl Organization has announced its multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment….

Today, North Carolina lawmakers have gotten one step closer to passing sportbetting legislation. Senate Bill 688 was considered this morning, and was passed by senators in a vote of 26…

Jay-Z is a very enterprising businessman with his finger in a lot of pies. From music streaming to clothing, he’s a hugely successful mogul – and, now he’ll be taking…