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New Jersey legislators are considering expanding the state’s casino industry beyond Atlantic City to compete with New York City casinos. Some lawmakers believe this will keep gambling dollars in the state, while others argue for investing more in Atlantic City.
Chris Moneymaker, Alex Foxen, and Chance Kornuth showcased their skills at the ACR Poker Venom Mystery Bounty events, with impressive runs and significant earnings.
Ian Cohen secured his first WPT victory by defeating NFL legend Richard Seymour in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown. The event featured a $4,534,400 prize pool.
The XL Series Primavera by 888poker has begun, offering a minimum of $1.5 million in prize money across 54 events. The Main Event Mystery Bounty guarantees $500,000.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over the regulation of prediction markets, arguing that it has sole responsibility to oversee the industry. The move marks the start of a broader jurisdictional fight between federal and state authorities.
After 15 years, Joe Stapleton is leaving PokerStars. Discover his impact on the game and what the future holds for both Stapleton and PokerStars.
A Chinese poker player, known as ‘ST’, won a staggering $5 million pot in a high-stakes cash game featuring some of the world's top players. The game, part of the King Poker Cup, was live-streamed from Jeju, South Korea.
GGPoker is set to host two major poker events: the GG Cash Game Festival and the GG World Festival. The GG Cash Game Festival will run from May 4 to June 7, offering $1.25 million in leaderboard prizes. The GG World Festival starts this Sunday with $300 million in guaranteed prize pools.
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, is set to reopen after the state dropped money laundering and illegal gambling charges. The club's co-owner, Doug Polk, announced the news on Twitter/X.
Shiina Okamoto's strategic moves and strong hands helped her secure the second bracelet in the World Championship of Poker. Her opponents faced tough challenges and made significant mistakes.