The series includes the Bestbet Scramble Championship and other events The World Poker Tour (WPT) is gearing up to return to Jacksonville October 31, with the highly anticipated Bestbet Scramble Championship. Running through November 19, the festival promises an exciting lineup of poker events and a total of over $1.5 million in prize guarantees. The
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Recent Poker Meet-up Game at Playground Draws Big Names
WPT Global Ambassador Brad Owen and others highlighted the recent session A recent poker Meet-Up Game (MUG) at Playground Poker Club in Montreal drew a large crowd and some of the biggest names in poker. Held on October 21 as part of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Montreal, this MUG saw popular poker vlogger and
WSOP Online Responds to ‘Critical’ RTA Concerns
The response comes following accusations a Michigan WSOP Online winner cheated WSOP Online recently responded to different concerns about real-time assistance (RTA) in its games following accusations against Michigan poker pro Kevin “GR4ND_THEFT” Ruscitti. RTA, a form of gameplay assistance using software like solvers, is controversial in online poker, as it gives players an unfair
Sahara Las Vegas To Shut down Poker in Favor of Slots
The casino claims there’s not enough interest to keep the poker room open The Sahara Las Vegas is making a shift away from poker by closing its poker room in mid-November. This decision will repurpose the poker area for additional slot machines as part of a new slot-focused space on the casino floor. Paul Hobson,
Pennsylvania Closer To Joining MSIGA
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted overwhelmingly to join the group Pennsylvania is moving closer to offering multi-state online poker following a key decision from its regulators. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) unanimously approved the state’s potential entry into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which would allow players to compete against those in
Alberta Confirms Plans To Share Online Poker Liquidity With Ontario
Canada is ready to jump on shared poker liquidity, which could eventually link to the US Alberta, Canada, has confirmed its plans to share online poker liquidity with Ontario as part of its upcoming regulated iGaming market. This move would effectively establish a second multi-jurisdictional online poker network within Canada, enhancing opportunities for players in
2024 Women in Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced
The names on the list shouldn’t come as a surprise to poker fans worldwide The finalists for the 2024 Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) have been announced, highlighting eight prominent figures from both the player and industry sides of poker. After a public nomination phase and a careful review, these women are now
North American Poker Tour – With $4M GTD – Almost Ready for Kick-off
The second running of the series will get underway on November 1 The second annual PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is about to begin at Resorts World in Las Vegas, with an exciting $4 million guaranteed prize pool. The event will run from November 1 to November 10, offering a mix of familiar and
WSOP International Circuit Heads Down Under in November
The WSOP will hold several events at The Star Sydney in Australia next month The World Series of Poker (WSOP) International Circuit is heading to Sydney, Australia, in November 2024, bringing an exciting lineup of poker events to The Star Sydney. From November 14 to 26, the venue will host a 12-ring-event series, with players
Another Big WSOPC Main Event Is Coming to the Choctaw Casino Resort
The casino is hosting its second million-dollar WSOPC tournament of 2024 The Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, is gearing up for another major World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event this November. The casino will host its second million-dollar WSOPC event of the year, marking the highlight of a 13-day poker series kicking
The WSOP Tried To Hold an Online Tournament, but No One Showed Up
A WSOP High Roller online event had to be called off after only eight players signed up The World Series of Poker (WSOP) faced an unexpected outcome recently when one of its online bracelet events had to be canceled due to a complete lack of participants. The $5,300 High Roller tournament, held on WSOP.com for
Pennsylvania Could Become Sixth State To Join MSIGA
The state is exploring the possibility of joining the agreement, but no timeline exists Pennsylvania is on the path to becoming the sixth state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing it to share online poker player pools with other participating states. This development comes after months of advocacy from players and industry