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I've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.
A Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Illinois matched all five winning numbers and an extra bonus, securing a $500,001 prize. However, the winner has yet to claim their reward.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, temporarily halted gaming operations due to a fire but resumed activities the following day. No guests or staff were harmed.
Josh Reichard, a seasoned poker pro, recently won the Major Series of Poker: The Tour Iowa State Poker Championship event, defeating his own father along the way. He earned $111,942 and secured his third MSPT main event title.
The 2026 World Series of Poker main event's broadcast numbers on ESPN have been lower than expected, with the first two hours drawing 173,000 and 186,000 viewers respectively. The live finale is set for Aug. 3-5.
A lucky woman from Gastonia, North Carolina, won $1 million from a $10 Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. She had the option to receive her winnings in a lump sum or annuity payments.
BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy have teamed up to offer an exciting fantasy football draft sweepstakes, with a chance to win a Las Vegas draft weekend party hosted by Rob Riggle.
Carson Wieland emerged victorious in the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event, securing a prize of $268,245. The event featured 1,117 entries and notable players like Brian Green, Luis Yepez, and Hunter Cichy.
GGPoker is set to give away $18 million in extra prizes during the WSOP Online Bracelet Series, which runs from August 17 to September 30. The series features 33 WSOP bracelets and tens of millions of dollars up for grabs.
High-stakes poker players are increasingly valuing instant cashouts over other factors. The shift is driven by the need for speed and clarity in financial transactions. Cryptocurrency and e-wallets are playing a significant role in this trend.
A federal judge has temporarily halted Minnesota's ban on prediction markets, siding with platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The judge ruled that federal regulation likely preempts state gaming laws in many respects.