The long-time WSOPC is threatening to sue over claims he started last week’s brawl Maurice Hawkins, one of the most decorated players on the WSOP Circuit, is pushing back against claims that he instigated a physical altercation during a Thanksgiving poker game in Palm Beach County, FL. A video circulating on social media shows an
The fight occurred during a private game in Palm Beach County WSOP Circuit veteran Maurice Hawkins found himself at the center of a physical altercation during a private poker game in Palm Beach County, Florida, adding another chapter to a career marked by both success and controversy. Hawkins, who holds a record 21 WSOPC rings
A new measure seeks to make running illegal gambling operations in the state more difficult Florida officials are pushing for tougher penalties on illegal gambling operations, arguing that current misdemeanor charges are not strong enough to deter offenders. Attorney General James Uthmeier urged lawmakers to elevate unlicensed gambling offenses to felonies after another major case
This year’s event drew 327 entries and generated a prize pool of $1,487,850 The WPT Bestbet Scramble Championship made a strong return to Jacksonville, easily surpassing its $1 million guarantee and reaffirming the venue’s reputation as one of Florida’s premier tournament stops. This year’s event drew 327 entries at $5,000 each, generating a prize pool
House Bill 189 seeks clarity on oversight of gaming and amusement machines Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 189, a sweeping proposal aimed at modernizing and tightening the state’s gambling laws. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2026, seeks to clarify the state’s oversight of gaming and amusement machines while strengthening enforcement
Former LA Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is allegedly linked to a rigged poker game in Miami Federal investigators have uncovered another major layer in the ongoing sports gambling and poker scandal that has already rattled the NBA. The controversy now extends into the NFL, with former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates being
Bestbet continues to seek help from the courts over its poker rooms A legal dispute has emerged between one of Florida’s largest poker operators and the state’s gambling regulator over the approval of a new card room in Hamilton County. Bestbet Holdings, Inc., which runs three poker rooms in Jacksonville and Orange Park, has filed
The first Main Event of the new year will take place in Hollywood, Florida The World Poker Tour has wasted no time in setting the stage for its 2026 season. Organizers confirmed that the first Main Event of the new year will take place in Hollywood, Florida, with the Seminole Hard Rock hosting the popular
The British pro won $510,000 in the $5,300 buy-in event Jake Cody, one of Britain’s most accomplished poker professionals, captured the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship in Florida, marking his largest tournament score in 14 years. The $5,300 buy-in event drew 889 entries, generating a tough final table that included Chris Hunichen, Stephen Song,
The House Commerce Committee has approved a measure to change how gambling venues operate A new bill that could reshape Florida’s gambling landscape has made progress in the state’s House of Representatives. Last Tuesday, the House Commerce Committee approved a proposal that would allow Florida’s two major thoroughbred horse tracks, Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay
Two gambling-related bills failed to garner enough support, but could be resurrected later Efforts to restrict online gambling in Florida have hit a wall, at least for now. Senate Bill 1404, introduced by Senator Corey Simon, aimed to ban online sweepstakes casinos and other forms of internet gambling not covered under the state’s compact with
The once-formidable poker player is becoming poker’s persona non-grata Ali Imsirovic, a once-prominent figure in the poker world now known for his controversial past, was removed from a tournament in Florida on Thursday evening. He had been participating in the $1,200 buy-in RunGood Poker Series main event at bestbet Jacksonville, where he held the chip
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