Bulgaria Bans Online Poker, Tom Dwan Faces Financial Troubles

In a significant move, Bulgaria has blocked access to over 100 online poker sites, including major platforms like PokerStars, FullTilt, PartyPoker, and 888. This decision, based on a law prohibiting Bulgarian citizens from using unlicensed online gambling services, has left many players seeking alternative methods to access their favorite poker sites.

Tom 'durrrr' Dwan, a prominent figure in the poker world, is facing renewed financial challenges. Daniel 'jungleman12' Cates has restarted his challenge against Dwan, with a minimum of 4,000 hands to be played in August. This challenge comes after Dwan's previous financial struggles, including a significant loss in Macau and ongoing sponsorship from a Chinese businessman.

In a controversial ruling, a judge has upheld a policy at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa that prohibits waitresses from gaining more than 7% of their body weight since being hired. Twenty-two waitresses filed a lawsuit against the casino, but Judge Nelson Johnson ruled in favor of the employer, stating that the waitresses' roles include being 'models' and 'alluring hostesses.'