Russian poker player Aleksandr Pustovoy emerged victorious in the SPF Winter Warm Up tournament, securing a payout of 26,440$. The event, held at Casino Sochi, attracted 255 entries and featured a prize pool of 121,690$.
Michigan has officially launched its online gambling market, with local tribal and private casinos offering services. Residents are eager to use mobile devices for betting.
Salvatore 'Sammy the Bull' Gravano, a notorious American gangster, shares a thrilling story of catching poker cheaters and the consequences they faced. Gravano, known for his involvement in one of the largest mafia clans, recounts a night where he caught two cheaters in a poker game and forced them to work for him to pay off their debt.
Cypherpunk, a company owned by renowned poker player Toni Dji, has significantly increased its Bitcoin reserves. The company now holds 277 bitcoins, worth approximately 6.5 million USD.
After closing due to COVID-19, King's Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, is set to reopen on May 11 with enhanced safety protocols. Cash games, roulette, Black Jack, and slot machines will be available, but poker tournaments will not be held initially.
Crown Melbourne Casino is under intense scrutiny as the Victoria state government initiates a license review following serious allegations of money laundering and other illegal activities.
Michael Postle's legal team has stepped down due to non-payment, leaving his $330 million countersuit in jeopardy.
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has set aside an entire floor for customers aged 55 and older to provide a safer gaming environment during the pandemic. The casino reopened in June with enhanced sanitation measures.
Microgaming is set to debut poker in their casino offerings, while three major card rooms on the Las Vegas Strip have closed permanently. The Circa Resort & Casino has reopened as an adults-only resort, and Nevada casinos report significant revenue drops.