The first event will run from April 23 through May 4 at TCH Social in Austin Texas will officially join the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Tour in 2026, marking a first for the state and a major milestone for its live poker scene. The WSOP confirmed that Austin will host a Circuit stop
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The 2025 PGT Texas PLO Roundup Completes a Solid Run in Houston
The $3,300 Main Event drew 337 entries before Stephen Hubbard took the title The 2025 PGT Texas PLO Roundup ended a successful run at Champions Club Texas in Houston, wrapping up ten days of action-packed Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments. Held from November 14–24, the series drew strong fields and delivered competitive final tables across all buy-in
WSOP Circuit Heads to Texas for the First Time
Texas Card House will host the first-ever WSOPC event in Texas next year The WSOP Circuit is finally making its way to Texas, marking the first time the series will stop in the state. Austin is set to host the historic event in spring 2026, with Texas Card House serving as the venue. The move
Texas Election Results Don’t Help Casino Efforts in the State
Las Vegas Sands-backed John Huffman failed to succeed in the Senate race Efforts to bring casino gambling to Texas hit another roadblock after last week’s special election in Senate District 9, where casino-backed candidate John Huffman failed to advance to the runoff. Huffman, a Republican and former mayor of Southlake, finished third behind Democrat Taylor
Texas Elections Could Determine Fate of Casino Discussions
The Senate race for Texas Senate District 9 may play a key role in the future of Texas gambling A special election in Tarrant County for Texas Senate District 9 has unexpectedly become a key moment in the Lone Star State’s long-running debate over casino gambling. The race, triggered by the resignation of Republican Senator
Texas Poker Player Lands in 51 Final Tables in One Month
Jim “Rockin Holdem” Hagan has been grinding away and finding his niche Jim “Rockin Holdem” Hagan has made waves in the Texas poker scene after reaching an incredible 51 final tables in a single month. Competing primarily at Texas Card House in Spring, Texas, Hagan has been on a relentless streak, entering low-stakes daily tournaments
PGT Texas PLO Roundup Coming to Champions Club in Houston Next Month
The series will be held from November 14 to 24, with $1.35 in guaranteed cash The PokerGO Tour (PGT) is heading to Houston next month for the highly anticipated Texas PLO Roundup at Champions Club. Running from November 14 to 24, the event promises to be one of the biggest pot-limit Omaha (PLO) showcases in
Texas Legislature Could Be Shaped by the Casino Industry
An upcoming election could change the state’s direction, and casinos are involved The upcoming special election for Texas Senate District 9, located just north of Fort Worth, has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over casino gambling in the state. The race to fill the seat vacated by Senator Kelly Hancock is attracting unusual
Texas Poker Pro Harvey Castro Takes Down WPT Prime Lodge Championship
The event went off without a hitch after attracting 1,648 players Texas poker pro Harvey Castro added another major title to his résumé by winning the first-ever WPT Prime Lodge Championship in Austin, TX. The 23-year-old outlasted a field of 1,648 players at the Lodge Card Club, capturing the trophy, a $225,020 first-place prize, and
Texas Town Looks to Outlaw Certain Slot Machines
Waco, TX, doesn’t want eight-liner gambling machines in the city The city of Waco, TX, is preparing to vote on a proposal that would ban eight-liner gambling machines, devices that resemble slot machines and have long occupied a legal gray area in the state. The ordinance, set for its first reading during Monday’s city council
Texas Continues to Lose Battle Against Poker Clubs
Dallas is handed its second defeat in trying to prevent poker clubs from operating Texas poker clubs have won another round in their ongoing battle with city officials. On Tuesday, Champions Social Club secured approval from the Dallas Board of Adjustment (BOA) to host poker games, marking its first major breakthrough after years of legal
Texas Poker Room Wins Major Legal Battle Against Dallas
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











