The victory came as Ozturk made his18th final table appearance since 2023 Umut Ozturk captured another title on the Major Series of Poker circuit, winning the 2026 Ohio Poker State Championship at JACK Cleveland Casino. The $1,110 Main Event drew 801 entries across three starting flights, building a $775,470 prize pool. Eighty-nine players advanced to
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MSPT Now at JACK Cleveland Casino for the Ohio Poker State Championship
The series began on February 10 and runs through February 16 The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is making its latest stop at JACK Cleveland Casino, where players are gathering for the Ohio Poker State Championship. The event runs from February 10 through February 16 and marks another key date in Season 17 of
Poker’s Midwest Championship Draws Proves Overwhelmingly Popular
The Ohio event drew a huge crowd, easily covering the guaranteed $1-million prize pool The Reserve Poker Club’s Midwest Championship has drawn a massive turnout, cementing itself as one of the most successful events on the regional poker calendar. The $600 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, which carried a $1 million guarantee, ultimately pulled in 2,270 entries
Ohio Governor Convinced Gambling Expansion Not Needed
Gov. Mike Wine has repeated expressed his opposition to online gambling in the state Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is standing firm against the expansion of gambling in the state, making it clear that he will not support the legalization of online casinos during his remaining time in office. Speaking at the Ohio State Fair on
The Reserve Social Club in Ohio To Host $1,000,000 GTD CPPT Event
The event and its massive prize pool are coming this September The Reserve Social Club in Toledo, Ohio is gearing up for one of its biggest events yet, teaming up with the Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) to host a $1,000,000 guaranteed No-Limit Hold’em tournament. The $600 buy-in main event will run from September 18
Ohio Gambling Expansion Bill Facing Challenges
Opponents and supporters are making the bill’s progress difficult A bill aiming to legalize online casino gaming in Ohio is encountering stiff resistance as lawmakers continue to weigh the proposal’s broader impact. During a three-hour hearing on May 29, the Ohio Senate’s Select Committee on Gaming heard testimony from more than 40 individuals, the majority
Ohio Preparing New Online Gambling Legalization Bill
The new bill places stiff restrictions on who can offer online gambling in the state Ohio lawmakers are weighing two different proposals that could open the door to legal online gambling in the state. One week after a Senate bill was introduced, two Republican representatives in the House unveiled a separate measure aimed at allowing
Ohio Set to Consider Online Gambling Expansion with New Senate Bill
The bill is the latest effort, although the tax implications may scare some away Lawmakers in Ohio are taking a fresh look at expanding online gambling in the state, with a new proposal that could bring significant changes to how digital gaming is regulated and taxed. State Sen. Nathan Manning has introduced Senate Bill 197,
Ohio Lawmaker Confirms New Online Gambling Bill in the Works
The bill could be a measure to help the state respond to budget shortfalls Ohio could soon see a major shift in its gambling laws, with a new online gaming bill currently being drafted. Representative Brian Stewart, a Republican from Ashville and chair of the House Finance Committee, confirmed that he’s working on legislation that
Casino Poker Dealer Jason Saliba Avoids Prison Following Chip Theft
The dealer faced 14 counts of violating casino gaming laws in Ohio A former poker dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino has pleaded guilty to multiple gambling violations after being caught stealing chips from cash game pots. Jason Saliba, who was initially charged with 14 counts of violating casino gaming laws and one count of misdemeanor
Ohio Wants to Ban Taxes on Cryptocurrency When Used as a Payment Method
A state bill would put cryptocurrency in the same group as traditional currency Ohio lawmakers are pushing forward a bill that would prevent the state from imposing additional taxes on cryptocurrency when used for payments. House Bill 116, introduced by Representative Steve Demetriou and backed by several co-sponsors, seeks to ensure that digital assets like
The MSPT Ohio Poker State Championship Is a Wrap
Ontario poker player Renmei Liu shipped the event for $156,414 The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Ohio Poker State Championship concluded at Jack Cleveland Casino, with Ontario’s Renmei Liu claiming the title and a $156,414 payday. The victory adds to Liu’s growing list of accomplishments, pushing him closer to the $1 million mark in career tournament











