Poker News Roundup: WSOP Mask Rules, 888 Holdings Acquisition, and More

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced that masks will not be mandatory for players during game play, but must be worn outside of the tables during breaks and movements. This decision comes as part of the ongoing adjustments to health protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The WSOP rules state that any player can be disqualified without compensation if they test positive for COVID-19 or have been in contact with a positive case for 15 minutes. This stringent measure is aimed at ensuring the safety of all participants and staff.

888 Holdings has agreed to acquire the international business of William Hill from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. for 2.2 billion pounds sterling. This acquisition is part of 888 Holdings' strategic expansion into the global poker market.

The Liga Nacional de Poker (LÑP) will make its return to Spanish casinos, starting at the ORENES Gran Casino in Castellón from October 5 to 10. Fans can follow all the updates and progress through Poker-Red.

In other news, Brandon Adams withdrew from the Galfond Challenge with 370,000 USD in losses after playing less than 3,000 hands out of the agreed 10,000. This early exit adds to the growing list of challenges faced by Adams in recent tournaments.