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Daniel Negreanu Calls Out Sites Where Ali Imsirovic Continues to Play
It’s been six months since Ali Imsirovic was banned from PokerGO events and many online poker websites after he was discovered to have been cheating on various platforms. You would…
Over 100M Bettors Logged in to Wager on the Super Bowl LVII
For the first time ever, the Super Bowl was held in a state where sports betting is legal – and you could tell that it really had an impact on…
Massachusetts Sports Betting To Start Mid-March
If you live in the Bay State and are looking forward to March Madness, have we got great news for you. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission now has a specific date…
$1 Million Buy-in Live Stream Coming from Hustler Casino Live
The world of poker television programming has brought us some high stakes action – but, nothing quite like what Hustler Casino live has planned. This spring, the popular live stream…
ACR Hosts Biggest-Ever Microstakes Tournament – The Dream
If you want to break into the world of poker but have had trouble building your bankroll, Americas Cardroom is currently running the tournament of your dreams. And, incidentally, it’s…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Introduced
Georgia has some pretty restrictive laws regarding gambling in all of its forms – but, that could soon change. Lawmakers in the state have just introduced the Georgia Sports Betting…
Mike Postle Returns to Live Poker Under Alias
Mike Postle, who was accused of cheating poker players out of over $30 million, has returned to live poker by competing in a 50K tournament under an alias and wearing…
Win a $2,500 Prize Package and a Trip to England from ACR
Fancy a trip across the pond for some exciting poker action? Americas Cardroom is you the chance to win your way to Nottingham, England to compete in The Festival –…
Lawmakers Seek to Expand Texas Casino Market in 2023
Texas has some of the strictest laws against gambling in the United States, but that could all change. Senate Joint Resolution 17 will be considered by the legislation soon, and…
How to Get WSOP Free Chips | 2023 Free Chip Guide
The World Series of Poker brand is popular among all types of poker fans – even the ones that don’t want to play for money. PlayWSOP is the WSOP free…
USA Sports Betting Worth $74 Billion in 2022
In 2022, we saw tremendous growth in the sports betting market, with several states launching mobile and retail sportsbooks. Of course, this has resulted in impressive financial results, as the…
Penn Sports Fined $250K Over College Betting Promotion
It’s been announced that Penn Sports has been fined $250,000 due to an appearance made by its child company Barstool Sports at the University of Toledo. The fine was handed…
WynnBET is First Approved Sportsbooks in Massachusetts
The online sports betting ball is now rolling in Massachusetts, as WynnBET has become the first brand to receive approval to operate a digital sportsbook in the state. This coming…
$15M Guarantee in Record-Breaking WPT World Championship Main Event
Today, the first-ever World Poker Tour World Championship will begin at Wynn Las Vegas. Included in the packed schedule is a record-breaking tournament with the largest guarantee ever offered by…
$24M Guaranteed in ACR’s Winter Super Series Online Poker Tournament
If you’re looking for some exciting poker action over the holiday season, look no further than Americas Cardroom’s Winter Online Super Series. From December 3rd to December 20th, 148 events…
PokerGO Strikes a Deal With YouTubeTV
Poker streaming service PokerGO has just announced its new distribution deal with YouTubeTV and YouTube Primetime Channels. This will make it easier for poker fans in the USA to stream…
Americans Expected to Wager $1.8 Billion on 2022 World Cup
The World Cup is just days away, and soccer fans across the country are gearing up for an exciting few weeks. It’s estimated that $1.8 billion will be bet on…
Poker Pro Organizes $90K Powerball Lottery Pool
The Powerball lottery draw has garnered plenty of attention these past few weeks, as it has hit record heights. When the drawing took place earlier today, it was worth a…
High Stakes Poker Championship Returns to Borgata in January 2023
The High Stakes Poker Championship will return to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in January 2023. Across the course of a week starting January 2nd, four high roller events…
Apple Pauses Gambling Ads, After Influx of Banners from Casino Operators
Earlier this week, you might have noticed many ads for gambling apps in the Apple App Store – some might have said too many. Gambling operators flooded the Today tab…
Bulls Vs Pacers – BetCast Tonight on NBC
Online bookmakers are working hard to strengthen their relationships with sports leagues across the United States, and NBC is taking things to a whole new level. Tonight, on NBC Sports…
UFC Introduces New Ban on Fighter Betting
Just about every sports league around the world has rules prohibiting participants from betting on events within the league, with UFC being one of the only exceptions – until now….
PokerStars VR To Launch on Meta Quest Pro VR Headset Oct 25
PokerStars VR has announced its release on the Meta Quest Pro platform on October 25, 2022. With a wide range of new features and enhancements, the new version of the…
Adelstein/Lew Poker Cheating Scandal – Everything You Need to Know
Yet another scandal has the poker community up in arms, after Robbie Jade Lew was accused of cheating when she won a $269,000 hand with Jack-high. It’s only been a…
Legal Sports Betting Now Live in Kansas
In Kansas, the first legal wager on sports was made at noon on September 1st – kicking off the market’s soft launch. By September 8th, the full market will be…
Maria Ho Signs Up as Ambassador for Crypto Brand
Cryptocurrency app StormX has announced that professional poker player Maria Ho will be an ambassador for the brand. Building on the poker community’s growing interesting in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology,…
MLB Shows Support for Online Sports Betting Initiative in California
This year, we’ve seen a big push in California towards getting sports betting legalized in California. Professionals in the gaming industry, politicians and tribal leaders are at odds over how…
World Series Of Poker Online Returns on August 14
Following the tremendous success of the 53rd Annual World Series of Poker, the WSOP Online is back with an exciting 33-event schedule. Players in New Jersey, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania…
Dueling Sports Betting Propositions Put on California’s November Ballot
The push for legalizing sports betting in California has made plenty of progress lately, and there are now two propositions that will be put on the November Ballot. Proposition 26…
GGPoker’s Integrity Council Criticized for Offering “Olive Branch” to Banned Players
Cheating is becoming a more and more prevalent problem in the online poker world, and cardroom owners have finally had enough – but, are their efforts going far enough? Recently,…
Massachusetts Lawmakers Agree to Legalize Sports Betting
After years of trying to get sports betting bills past the state Senate, Massachusetts lawmakers have finally agreed to legalize and regulate sportsbooks. There is no word yet on an…
Playtech and 888 Agree to Multi-State Deal With RNG and Live Casino Games
It has been announced that Playtech has teamed up with 888 Holdings in a deal that will see the software provider power a variety of games for 888’s platforms across…
Over 1000 Ohio Businesses Apply for Betting Kiosk Licenses
It’s been just over ten days since the Ohio Casino Control Commission opened applications for betting kiosks, and a tremendous response has been seen. According to Cleveland.com, over 1000 restaurants…
Is Dan Bilzerian Married? Playboy Poker Player’s Latest Post Shocks Fans
Dan Bilzerian is known around the world for his playboy antics and high-stakes gambling adventures – but it looks like he has finally settled down. The self-proclaimed King of Instagram…
New NFT-Based AI Poker Brand in the Works from Former Full-Tilt and PokerStars Execs
A new online poker experience is on the way, as former executives from Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars are have announced the release of a new platform called PokerAces. Using…
World Series of Poker 2022 Highlights: A Recap of The WSOP’s Best Bits
The World Series of Poker 2022 tournament series has come to an end, and we’re looking back on the biggest news to come out of the event. So, if you…
Football Legend Ronaldo Joins PokerStars as Brand Ambassador
PokerStars has announced that Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, one of the biggest stars in the world of soccer, has re-joined the brand. He will be a brand ambassador for…
$10M Venom Begins at Americas Cardroom Starts Soon – How to Qualify for Free
We’re just three days away from Americas Cardroom $10 Million Venom tournament. The popular online poker room has high hopes for this event, aiming to attract its largest player pool…
Brian Christopher Unveils First-Ever Influencer-Branded Slot Machine
In the casino world, we’ve seen slot machines based on all sorts of celebrities. Musicians and movie stars have been featured in hundreds of slot games now we’re seeing the…
WSOP Main Event Day 7 Kicks Off With 35 Runners Left
The World Series of Poker Main Event is nearing its end, with just 35 players making it to Day 7. As Jeffrey Farnes leads with 37 million chips, a handful…
Americas Cardroom Celebrates 21st Anniversary With Months of Poker Tournaments
Turning 21 is a big deal for anyone, but most people make a night of it – maybe a weekend, at most. At Americas Cardroom, however, the popular online poker…
Music Producer Steve Albini Wins Second WSOP Bracelet
Steve Albini doesn’t just make hits in the world of music; he also hits it big when scoring poker wins. The legendary music producer has just won his second World…
Michigan Online Poker Rooms Finally Able to Launch Multi-State Operations
It has been a long time coming, but Michigan has now officially joined the multistate poker compact. This will allow online poker players in Michigan to compete with players in…
Landon Tice Joins Ignition Poker as Brand Ambassador
Ignition Poker has announced that up-and-coming poker star Landon Tice be joining its official team of poker players. The partnership will see Tice live stream from Ignition’s online poker platform…
Americas Cardroom Sends 20 Players to WSOP 2022 Main Event
We’re thrilled to announced that Americas Cardroom has brought back its World Series of Poker Takedown event for yet another year. The first weekend awarded 5 prize packages to send…
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Poker news you won’t find here
- 37-year-old plumber wins Indiana Poker Circuit Main Event for $6,850
- PokerStars set to add 451st tournament to daily schedule
- Daniel Negreanu Tweets that he likes New Star Wars Movie
- Bottomfeeder Poker Announced New Rakeback Scheme
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Who is launching that you want to know about? Who is having trouble paying players? Who is running a promotion unique enough that you will actually care about it?
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I knew how important information was going to be – getting facts directly to players that cut through the misinformation all over the media.
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What about news on the US poker legal front?
As select US states have finally realized what the federal government hasn’t, namely that online poker should be regulated and taxed, an entire subset of poker news can be devoted to legal news.
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