The Copa Club was the latest target in the ongoing dispute over poker clubs in the state Authorities in Texas shut down the Copa Club poker room in Westlake following a raid by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department. The club, located in the Fort Worth area, announced its closure on Instagram, citing “unforeseen circumstances” but
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Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced To Abandon Texas Tournament
Imsirovic’s antics continue to follow him as he tries to get back to the tables Ali Imsirovic, once a dominant force in high-stakes poker, found himself removed from a major tournament in Texas over the weekend. The Bosnian-American player, who previously admitted to online cheating, attempted to compete in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Filed by Lawmakers
Texas is one of a handful of states that is becoming more serious about cryptocurrency Texas lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at creating a state-controlled Bitcoin reserve, positioning Texas as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption. Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), filed by Senator Charles Schwertner, builds upon a previous proposal and expands the
Two Texas Bills Explore Gambling and Sports Betting Legalization
One bill would seek to legalize casinos and sports betting, the other just sports betting Lawmakers in Texas are once again debating whether to expand gambling in the state, with two proposed bills aiming to legalize sports betting and casino gaming. House Joint Resolution 137 (HJR 137) and House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) have
Mallory Klaus Takes Down Trailblazer Poker Tour Event $1M GTD Event
1,943 entries helped drive the prize pool to over $1.3 million Mallory Klaus emerged victorious in the Trailblazer Poker Tour’s $1,000,000 guaranteed event at Texas Card House in Dallas, overcoming a tough final table to claim the title and $211,745 in prize money. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 1,943 entries, pushing the total
Thieves On The Run After Hitting Texas Poker Room Christmas Eve
A trio of thieves broke in on Christmas Eve, but no one was injured Three masked individuals remain at large following a Christmas Eve robbery at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, TX. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 AM local time, involved the suspects breaking into the poker room while it was
Thieves On The Run After Hitting Texas Poker Room Christmas Eve
A trio of thieves broke in on Christmas Eve, but no one was injured Three masked individuals remain at large following a Christmas Eve robbery at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, TX. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 AM local time, involved the suspects breaking into the poker room while it was
Lawrence Chang Wins Largest PLO Event in Texas History
The PokerGO Tour Texas PLO Roundup’s $3,300 buy-in main event drew a massive field Lawrence Chang has cemented his name in poker history by winning the largest Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) event ever held in Texas. The year is coming to an end and this poker professional seems to be closing it with a flourish. The
Texas’ Second-In-Command Confirms Casinos Not on the Agenda
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick still believes there’s not enough public support for legalized casinos Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick recently confirmed that casino legalization is not expected to be part of the upcoming legislative agenda, citing a lack of widespread support from lawmakers and Texas residents. Patrick explained that casino gambling simply isn’t a priority
Odds on Gambling Expansion Just Got Longer Following Election Results
The election of certain state politicians could hinder the legalization of casinos and sports betting Following this month’s elections, the push for legalized casino gambling and sports betting in Texas appears to have hit a setback. With Republicans securing key state Senate positions, including Adam Hinojosa’s win, the likelihood of passing gambling legislation has decreased.
Texas Casino Inevitable, According to Insiders
A change in the political landscape in Texas could bode well for gambling legislation According to industry insiders, Texas is on the path to legalizing commercial casino gambling, and it seems to be a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Advocates for this change, including Andy Abboud, SVP of Government Relations at Las Vegas Sands,
PokerGO Tour Texas Pot-Limit Omaha Roundup Coming in a Month
The series is coming to Champions Club Texas in Houston in November The PokerGO Tour (PGT) is bringing an exciting Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) event to Texas this November. Following a successful PGT PLO Series II and the Super High Roller Bowl in October, poker enthusiasts are in for more high-stakes action with the 2024 PGT