The poker room will officially resume operations on May 26 following its recent legal victory The Texas poker community is preparing for a significant milestone as the largest card room in the state prepares to reopen its doors on May 26 at 9:00 AM. After facing a period of forced closure and intense legal scrutiny,
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PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event Ends in Chopped Pot
The win included the top prize of $180,000 in the $1M GTD tournament The PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event concluded at the Champions Club in Houston with Vladyslav Shovkovyi emerging as the champion after a strategic deal. Despite entering the final table as one of the shorter stacks, the Ukrainian professional poker player navigated
First-Ever WSOP Event in Texas Sets Participation Record
The inaugural WSOPC event in Austin attracted 1,709 total entries The Texas poker landscape reached a significant milestone as the Texas Card House Austin hosted the state’s first World Series of Poker Circuit event, shattering attendance expectations. This historic series culminated in a record-breaking Main Event that drew an unprecedented number of players to the
The Lodge Poker Club in Texas Reopens as Grand Jury Rejects Case
The cardroom owners celebrate a legal victory as a grand jury rejects all illegal gambling charges The Lodge Card Club is preparing to resume operations in Texas after a grand jury chose not to indict the facility or its ownership group on illegal gambling charges. This decision follows a period of intense legal pressure and
Crypto-Friendly Fellowship PAC Gets Behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
A major cryptocurrency political action committee has committed millions to influence key Texas and national primary races. The Fellowship political action committee (PAC), an organization closely aligned with the cryptocurrency industry, has initiated a massive advertising blitz totaling over $3 million. According to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission, a significant portion of this
WSOP Circuit at Austin’s Texas Card House Begins Today
The World Series of Poker Circuit makes its historic Texas debut today at Austin’s Texas Card House Competitive poker in the US reaches a significant milestone today as the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) officially launches its inaugural Texas residency at the Texas Card House in Austin. Running from late April through early May,
Another Texas Poker Club Is Closing Its Doors
The collapse of Royal Card House exposes the vulnerability of Texas poker rooms to a hostile legal landscape that treats human social clubs like criminal enterprises. The Royal Card House, a cardroom in San Antonio, TX, has officially ceased operations following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in October 2023. This move signals a total liquidation
Texas To Explore Use of Cryptocurrency, Prediction Markets
Lawmakers are expected to use the research to decide whether new rules or enforcement measures are needed Lawmakers in Texas are preparing to examine how cryptocurrency fits into the state’s broader financial and regulatory framework. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has directed Senate committees to study digital assets ahead of the 2027 legislative session. The review
New Documentary, The Battle for Texas Poker, in the Works
The film explores the growth of poker across the state and why it’s legal A new poker documentary is in development, aiming to spotlight the unique and often misunderstood poker scene in Texas. Titled The Battle for Texas Poker, the project is being produced by P+R Creative and is already generating interest following the release
The Lodge Poker Club to Close Permanently Following Recent Raid
The poker club was once again accused of operating an illegal business model The Lodge Card Club is set to close its doors permanently following a recent raid that left its future uncertain. What began as a temporary shutdown has now turned into a full closure, with staff informed that operations will not resume for
The Lodge Card Club in Texas Targeted in Police Raid
The raid shows that Texas authorities still don’t understand poker rules Authorities conducted a raid yesterday morning at The Lodge Card Club, one of the largest poker venues in Texas. The operation was carried out by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, though officials have not yet publicly explained the reason for the visit. The @WPT
Las Vegas Sands Not Giving up Casino Fight in Texas Despite Opposition
Local elections aren’t favoring casino plans, but Sands plans on making more investments Las Vegas Sands is continuing its push to bring casino gambling to Texas, even after several political setbacks during the latest primary elections. Candidates supported by the company lost multiple races against opponents who openly oppose gambling expansion in the state. Several











