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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.
An anonymous player known as 'Goofy' won the Onyx High Roller Premiere tournament, taking home a massive $1 million prize. The event, held at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa in North Cyprus, attracted 507 entries and featured a $5 million guarantee.
FanDuel Poker has confirmed its next major tournament series for September, marking its second series since taking over PokerStars US. Details are scarce, but a leaderboard is confirmed.
A Bowie State University graduate, known as 'Powerball Bulldog,' won $1 million from Powerball. He initially didn't believe he had won but later confirmed his victory.
A 63-year-old procurement manager at Tse Sui Luen Jewelry stole nearly 2,600 carats of diamonds worth $1.4 million to fund his gambling addiction. He pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.
ProphetX and Pikkit have formed an alliance to offer federally regulated sports prediction markets, providing Pikkit's community access to a new trading experience.
Congress demands MLB and MLBPA address gambling concerns following Bryce Harper's involvement in a FanDuel video. The player had spent $18.5m with FanDuel, and during one of his periods of repeated losses, the player received a 'thank you' video featuring Harper himself.
A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin is negotiating to buy a 30% stake in Liverpool FC, valuing the club at £4.4 billion. The deal would be the highest valuation ever for a soccer club.
The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for the 2025 season with questions surrounding their offense. Patrick Mahomes is set to return from injury, but the team's playmakers are under scrutiny.
Playson has created a new role, VP of Commercial Partnerships, appointing Denys Koshel to strengthen partner communication and drive commercial success. Koshel, with over 11 years of experience, will report directly to Chief Commercial Officer Ben Wood.
SPRIBE, the developer behind the popular crash game Aviator, has been announced as a Premium Sponsor for the AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026. The event will host 600 industry leaders from November 23-25, 2026.