The poker platform is allegedly unable to schedule the upgrade at another time PokerStars has announced it will not be hosting its Fall Championship of Online Poker (COOP) in the US this year, ending a nine-year streak. The operator cited ongoing “platform upgrades” as the reason for the cancellation, signaling that technical changes and future
Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add the bill to the Defense budget A push to roll back a controversial new gambling tax has stalled in Washington, leaving US poker players and other gamblers bracing for changes set to take effect in 2026. Unfortunately, the GOP-controlled Rules Committee did not accept the FAIR BET Act
The lineup’s Main Event won’t include a guaranteed prize pool The World Poker Tour has unveiled the complete schedule for its upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, running December 2–22. This year’s festival features 78 events with buy-ins spanning from $600 up to $25,800, promising a wide range of action for players across
The Texas Supreme Court rejected the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) permit A Texas poker club has emerged victorious after a lengthy legal fight with the city of Dallas. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) operating permit, bringing an end to a three-year
The World Poker Tour will visit the casino from September 18 through October 1 The World Poker Tour (WPT) is returning to Australia this month, but this time the action shifts from the Gold Coast to Sydney. From September 18 through October 1, The Star Sydney casino will host the WPT festival, the first time
The turnout for the event pushed the prize pool to more than $3 million The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) reached new heights in Montreal this month, as the Playground Poker Club hosted a record-breaking main event. The $1,800 buy-in tournament drew 1,978 entries, creating a prize pool of more than $3.2 million— the
The Caesars-owned property says it has too much going on to host another tournament Planet Hollywood has pulled the plug on its planned December World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop, citing a crowded poker calendar that left little room for the event to shine. The Caesars-owned property had been gearing up for its return
The decision is a reversal of the organization’s recent ban on social media personalities The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced a new rewards program aimed at content creators, marking a major policy shift that opens the door for vloggers, streamers, and influencers to cover its events. The move comes after years of debate
Shiina Okamoto continues to show why she’s one of poker’s leading players Shiina Okamoto’s impressive run in women’s poker continued at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona, where she captured yet another title in the €550 (US$645) ladies event. The Japanese architect-turned-poker pro defeated a field of 126 entries to claim the trophy and €15,510
The goal is to increase WPT’s presence in mainstream channels The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced a new partnership with Genco International, signing a multi-year agreement that will bring an expanded line of poker products to the consumer market. The collaboration is expected to give fans and home game players access to professional-grade equipment
Long-time WSOPC grinder Maurice Hawkins unsurprisingly sets the record The long-running chase to become the first poker player with 20 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) rings has officially ended. Maurice Hawkins secured the milestone victory in New Orleans, winning the $600 Pot-Limit Omaha event for $14,548 and etching his name alone at the top
Phil Hellmuth and others will appear on the premiere episode The Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) is rolling out a new weekly podcast with a lineup that blends poker and sports betting. Titled Fade Us Sports, the show premieres today, August 27, and brings together some of poker’s most recognizable names to share their
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