An attempt to make changes to the tax structure included in the bill continues to fail Efforts to roll back a controversial tax change affecting gamblers hit another wall this week, leaving poker players and other bettors still facing an uphill fight. Lawmakers attempted to restore the full deduction for gambling losses but failed to
The initial leg of the series begins January 26 with the PGT Kickoff at the PokerGO Studio The PokerGO Tour has shared the opening stretch of its 2026 schedule, setting the stage for a busy start to the new season in Las Vegas. The early calendar features several familiar stops and formats, with high buy-ins
The upcoming series will be the first time the MSPT has visited the casino The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to break new ground with its first-ever stop at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort. Season 17 continues later this month with a full slate of events scheduled from January 24 through February 1.
High-stakes pro Martin Zamani provided video proof of the massive operation A large-scale online poker bot operation has come into the spotlight after a video circulated on social media showing automated play on Ignition and Bovada tables. The footage sparked concern among players who have long questioned the integrity of unregulated poker platforms. Massive bot
With champions from across the globe, the Rozvadov stop once again proved why it’s a key WSOPC destination The 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at King’s Resort wrapped up in Rozvadov, Czechia, with a Main Event that highlighted the truly global reach of the tour. Players from across Europe and beyond packed
The series will run from February 11 through February 23 MGM National Harbor is set to welcome poker players next month with the return of the Potomac Winter Poker Open. The series will run from February 11 through February 23 inside the casino’s poker room, bringing nearly two weeks of tournament action to the Maryland
Maine also becomes the first state to embrace online gambling in 2026 Maine has officially become the ninth US state to legalize online poker, marking another step in the slow return of regulated internet poker nationwide. For players in one of the country’s most rural states, the move opens the door to legal online play
The series will make a stop at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock The RunGood Poker Series is heading to Texas this month, continuing its Passport Season with a stop at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock. Located just outside Austin, the venue has become one of the state’s most popular destinations for
Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma has joined the bill as a co-sponsor The FAIR BET Act received a major boost this week that could help protect poker players and other gamblers from an upcoming tax change. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada announced that Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma has joined the bill as a co-sponsor,
All awards will follow the same points system, which factors in buy-in levels, field sizes, and final placements Poker Dream has confirmed a significant update to its Player of the Year program, adding two new award categories for the 2026 season. Alongside the returning Dream Player of the Year title, the series will now feature
Punnat Punsri took home the GPI POY title On January 7, the Global Poker Index (GPI) officially confirmed that Punnat Punsri has won the 2025 GPI Player of the Year title. This victory marks a historic milestone as Punsri becomes the first Asian player to ever secure the world’s top ranking. The race concluded in
Virginia could become the first state of 2026 to legalize online gambling and poker Virginia is moving toward a major shift in its gambling landscape with the introduction of a new bill aimed at legalizing iGaming. State Representative Marcus Simon recently filed the legislation to kick off the 2026 session, proposing a framework that would
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