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Evan Sandberg emerged victorious in the 2026 Arizona State Poker Championship, claiming a record $627,050 top prize. The tournament drew 4,018 entries, the largest in its history.
BetMGM has introduced Progressive SideBet Jackpots, offering players a chance to win up to $500,000 across 200 games. The feature is currently live in Michigan.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued bans against 11 individuals for various offenses, including leaving children unattended and using counterfeit money.
Florida's Attorney General has filed lawsuits against operators of social sweepstakes casinos, citing violations of state gambling laws. The action targets prominent platforms like Stake and VGW, which operate brands such as LuckyLand and Global Poker.
Omer Dahan, a player for Maccabi Haifa, was arrested by Lahav 433’s Sports Gambling and Bribery Division. The investigation is part of a broader trend of gambling scandals in sports.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has fined Crown Sydney AU$1.75 million and The Star Sydney AU$500,000 for allowing a 16-year-old to gamble using a fake ID. The minor visited the casinos nearly two dozen times.
BetRivers Poker is running a promotion where players can win up to $500 in tournament tickets by reaching the final table of select tournaments. The promotion runs until September 6, 2026.
The MGM Resorts Foundation has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across various states, with significant contributions from employees and guests.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Solana Foundation partnership saw significant crypto usage. Solana processed one in every 40 entries and handled $23 million in payments. Players could buy into tournaments using SOL, USDC, and USDT with zero fees.
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