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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.

Huntington Beach California Poker Pro Says He Was Hogtied and Robbed of His WSOP Winnings in Vegas

Huntington Beach California Poker Pro Says He Was Hogtied and Robbed of His WSOP Winnings in Vegas
Jared Griener claims he was tackled to the ground immediately, tied up and the backpack containing his winnings was taken from him.
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Sean Perry Goes Off on Daniel Negreanu at WSOP Event

Sean Perry Goes Off on Daniel Negreanu at WSOP Event
Pro sports bettor and poker player Sean Perry once referred to fellow poker pro Daniel Negreanu as "one of the biggest scums in poker".
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

Two Pai Gow Poker Players Hit Six-Figure Jackpots Within Minutes of Each Other at Sacramento California Area Casino

Two Pai Gow Poker Players Hit Six-Figure Jackpots Within Minutes of Each Other
Both players, who chose to remain anonymous, drew five aces in a game of Face Up Pai Gow Poker to win a combined $261,000.
Submitted by Jordan Bach on,

Lucchese Crime Family Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering Charges Tied to New Jersey Gambling Ring

Lucchese Crime Family Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering Charges Tied to New Jersey Gambling Ring
Eight defendants with ties to a crime family pleaded guilty to their role in a New Jersey gambling business. They were among 42 indicted last year.
Submitted by Sourabh Patel on,

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Florida Announces 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Dates

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Florida Announces 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Dates
The Big 4” Four-Tournament Finale Carries a Combined $4.75 Million in Guaranteed Prize Pools.
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Kentucky AG Goes for the Trifecta Against Two Prediction Markets and Chumba Casino Parent

Kentucky AG Goes for the Trifecta Against Two Prediction Markets and Chumba Casino Parent
It's deja vu for the online gambling sector as Kentucky comes after companies once again
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How PPPoker, X Poker and ClubGG Club Networks Changed Where Online Poker Volume Goes in 2026

Poker cards in front of laptop with online poker site
A model of networked poker clubs, operating across apps like PPPoker, X Poker, and ClubGG, is pulling serious volume away from traditional online poker rooms and into private, operator-run ecosystems.
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Poker Apps Can Be Played Just About Anywhere in the World Today, Even in the Middle East

Poker in the Middle East including Dubai
ClubGG is a mobile subscription poker platform powered by the GGPoker network and has become incredibly popular across the globe. The app offers paid subscription tiers such as Standard and Platinum, allowing pokers to access satellites to participate in live tournaments.
Submitted by Ace King on,

Death of Public Lobbies: Why Elite Grinders Go Private

Death of Public Lobbies: Why Elite Grinders Go Private
The year 2026 has brought a stark realization for serious online poker players: the traditional, centralized poker lobby is rapidly losing its value. While major public platforms boast high vanity metrics and massive headline tournaments, the reality on the ground is far grim.
Submitted by Ace King on,

Different Online Poker Formats and What Each Table Style Demands

Online poker formats
Many people who get good at one version of poker assume that their skills will transfer to other variants pretty smoothly. After all, the cards are still the same, the hand rankings are likely the same, and it probably still contains elements of bluffing and people-reading skills.
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Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut Pays Out Two Big Jackpots in a Single Week

Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut Pays Out Two Big Jackpots in a Single Week
You are more likely to be struck by lightning over your lifetime than hit a four-card royal flush on one blackjack round that paid out one of the two big wins.
Submitted by Ace King on,

Potomac Summer Poker Open Set for August 5-17 at MGM National Harbor in Maryland

Potomac Summer Poker Open
More than $1,500,000 in guarantees across 23 thrilling events
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Seattle Washington Area Casinos Silver Dollar Mill Creek and Crazy Moose Mountlake Closing

Sorry We're Closed Sign
Maverick Gaming is shutting down two of its Seattle, Washington-area casinos as part of its ongoing bankruptcy restructuring.
Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on,

Why Variance Is the Hardest Concept for New Texas Hold'em Poker Players

Poker game
Most new players can learn the rank order of poker hands in fifteen minutes. The rules of betting follow within a session. Pot odds, position, and basic hand selection take a few weeks.
Submitted by Ace King on,

Round Rock Texas Poker Club Set to Reopen Day After Memorial Day Following March Raid

The Lodge Card Club
The Lodge Card Club, just outside of Austin, faced a legal crisis following a March 10, 2026, raid by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) over allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering.
Submitted by Ace King on,

High Stakes Poker Pro Ye Shen Charged With Writing Two Bad Checks at Vegas Casino

Arrested
Other poker players have accused Shen in the past of cheating.
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Ian Cohen Wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship for $656,200

Ian Cohen wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock
The WPT® Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship concluded Wednesday, April 30 and it was Ian Cohen who claimed the title. Cohen secured the lion’s share of the $4.5 million prize pool, earning $656,200 for first place.
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St. Louis Poker Pro Who Won Over $7 Million Maurice Hawkins Files for Bankruptcy

Maruice Hawkins getting beat up
Hawkins was notoriously beat up last fall.
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Austin Texas Area Lodge Card Club to Reopen as All Charges Dropped

The Lodge Card Club
Seized funds and equipment will also be returned
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Poker Pro, WSOP Bracelet Winner and Author Sunny Mehta Hired as GM for New Jersey Devils

Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils
Mehta was a key part of the Florida management group that helped deliver back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025
Submitted by Ace King on,

Prosecutors Drop Money Laundering Charges in Austin Texas Lodge Card Club Probe

The Lodge Card Club
Criminal charges have been dropped as none were filed by the 30-day deadline required.
Submitted by Ace King on,

Poker Pro Dan Bilzerian Officially Files to Run for Congress in Florida

Dan Bilzerian
Bilzerian has claimed that the U.S. is "controlled by Jewish pedophiles" and called his opponent Randy Fine a "fat Jew".
Submitted by Ace King on,

Circa Sports Calls Out Gambler Sean Perry's $300K NCAA Bet Flip

Sean Perry
Sean Perry, a controversial poker pro turned gambling influencer, flashed the Circa ticket Friday night and hinted at his edge after the book capped him at $300k instead of $1 million.
Submitted by Tony Caliente on,

Firm Launches Probe Into Round Rock Texas Lodge Card Club Layoffs, Alleges Violations of WARN Act

Doug Polk The Lodge Card Club
The WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) is a federal law that requires certain employers to notify their employees, in writing, at least 60 days before a plant closing or mass layoff takes effect.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

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The Lodge Card Club
Doug Polk Offers Update on The Lodge Raid and Closure - Releases video entitled "The Truth About The Lodge Austin Raid". Plus Chase JP Morgan getting into prediction market space?
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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Denying Public Records Request re: Austin Area Card Room Raid, Closure

TABC
Look no further than Costigan Media vs. USA to understand why Todd Witteles should be afforded the rights to obtain the public records request, which he does now have.
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Alleged Killer of Kokomo Indiana Poker Pro Matt Lushin Arrested; 11 Pounds of Marijuana Found at Victim’s Property

Matt Lushin
Westfield Police took Ronald Dewayne Brown Jr. into custody Friday on a preliminary charge of murder.
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

WSOP Main Event Returning to ESPN

WSOP

It's back! 

The World Series of Poker main event is returning to ESPN following a five year absence. 

ESPN had been the primary home of the WSOP for decades up through 2020.

On Thursday, ESPN and the World Series of Poker announced a multiyear agreement to bring the competition back to the media outlet's platforms this summer. The new deal is highlighted by more than 100 hours of coverage of the main event beginning on July 2, culminating in a three-night linear finale for the final table from Aug. 3 to 5.

Submitted by Ace King on,

Chad Holloway Offers His Theories About That Recent Texas Poker Room Raid

Chad Holloway podcast about The Lodge raid
The Round Rock Lodge Card Room got shut down earlier this month with allegations of money laundering activities, but Holloway suggests this could have more to do with
Submitted by Nagesh Rath on,

Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu Finally Weighs in on Austin Texas Area Lodge Card Club Raid: 'I Think it's Unfortunate'

Daniel Negreanu
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) provided a 22-page warrant alleging money laundering. Negs, not always a fan of co-owner Doug Polk, says he is rooting for him and the card club to win.
Submitted by Ace King on,

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