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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.


Rahm Emanuel Proposes 10% Federal Tax on iGaming Revenue for Innovation

Rahm Emanuel, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, has proposed a 10% federal tax on iGaming revenue to fund innovation. This comes as states like Maryland and Illinois have already increased their taxes on sports betting and online gaming.

April 21, 2026

Joao Simao Wins U.S. Poker Open Event No. 8, Secures $292,800

Joao Simao dominated the U.S. Poker Open Event No. 8, earning $292,800 and extending his lead in the Brazilian all-time money list. The victory marked his third final table appearance of the year.

April 21, 2026

Gran Vía Dome Kicks Off with Star-Studded High-Stakes Poker Event

The inaugural episode of Gran Vía Dome featured top poker players in a high-stakes cash game with exciting mini-games and intense competition. The series, produced by Poker-Red, promises 16 episodes of thrilling poker action.

April 21, 2026

Qualify for Partypoker Tour Madrid from just 0.01 €

The Partypoker Tour Madrid is coming to Casino Gran Vía from May 12-17. Find out how to qualify for the Main Event and other tournaments from just 0.01 €.

April 21, 2026

Stake Online Casino Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Underage Gambling

A Florida law firm has filed a lawsuit against Stake, claiming the online casino allowed an underage gambler on its platform. The plaintiff was exposed to gambling content through livestream platforms and social media influencers, including Drake.

April 20, 2026

Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in NBA Sports Betting Case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is set to plead guilty in a sports betting case. He is accused of providing inside information to sports bettors, including details about injuries to key players.

April 20, 2026

POKEROK's Bounty Hunters Warm-up Tournament Boasts Over $1M Prize Pool

The Bounty Hunters Warm-up tournament on POKEROK has a prize pool exceeding $1 million. With a buy-in of just $5.40, players have a chance to win significant prizes and bounties.

April 20, 2026

GGPoker Offers New Path to WSOP Europe with WSOP Express

GGPoker has launched WSOP Express, a new satellite system allowing players to qualify for the World Series of Poker Europe Main Event. The event, starting April 3 in Prague, features a €10,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.

April 20, 2026

Win Big with WPT Global: Live Poker Festival Packages Up for Grabs

WPT Global is offering live poker festival packages worth €1,600 each to players who qualify through their online satellites. Choose between Rozvadov and Tallinn for exciting live events with huge guaranteed prize pools.

April 20, 2026

Nick Schulman's Amazing Call: Poker Pro Reveals Opponent's Cards

Nick Schulman, a seven-time bracelet winner, made an incredible call during a high-stakes poker tournament, correctly identifying his opponent's exact hole cards. The dramatic moment unfolded at the PokerGO studio in Las Vegas.

April 20, 2026