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Bob Luddy, a prominent Republican donor, has called on North Carolina legislators to reject casino expansion and contributions from the gaming industry. Luddy, founder of CaptiveAire Systems, submitted an open letter to lawmakers on Tuesday, urging them to oppose casino expansion.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) raided The Lodge poker club in Round Rock, Texas, shutting it down. The club is co-owned by several poker pros, including Doug Polk, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owen.
The World Series of Poker Europe Main Event in Prague saw a record-breaking 2,617 entries. The top prize of €2.3 million was won by an anonymous player.
APMProf has released a new poker theory class focusing on defending the big blind against delayed turn bets. The class uses GTO Wizard examples to illustrate strategies and decision-making.
From April 27 to May 7, 2026, the Carmen Series poker tournament will take place at the Merit Royal Diamond in Northern Cyprus, offering 11 days of high-stakes action and luxury accommodations.
Shon Deeb faced a tough time at WSOP Europe, losing two crucial heads-up matches. Meanwhile, other notable events and controversies unfolded during the tournament.
Christopher Nguyen won the WSOP Europe High Roller event, defeating Ren Lin in a thrilling heads-up showdown. This victory marks Nguyen's first career gold bracelet and his third seven-figure live score.
The 46th Irish Open sets a record with over 5,000 Main Event entries. PokerStars hosts a $3M online series from April 12-20, 2026, featuring 69 tournaments and Irish-themed events.
BC.GAME has overhauled its bonus system, introducing new deposit bonuses and a passive income mechanism. Players can now earn up to 500% on deposits and enjoy passive income through BC Engine.
888poker is hosting a PLO Weekend from April 10-12 with rake-free games and special tournaments. Players can enjoy 100% rakeback on PLO5 and PLO6 tables and win tickets to various PLO tournaments.