Poker
Red Flags Always There for Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Exchange
Plus nChain announces the appointment of Christen Ager-Hanssen as its new Group CEO.
NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry
It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector. In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.
FTXXX: So Many Screwed as Gambling Site Now Offering Odds on Next Crypto Exchange to Go Under
Those behind the collapsed crypto exchange FTX lived a lavish life of pill-popping, bed-hopping and video games in their $40-million Bahamas penthouse.
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 21, 2022 (10 am ET)
Another one bites the dust in the world of U.S. regulated sportsbooks and a bunch of companies damaged by the recent demise of the FTX Exchange as the later scrubs its page of any mention it employed an attorney tied to a massive poker cheating scheme as Head of Compliance.
Russell Crowe's "Poker Face" Finally Released: Early Reviews Not Good
The highly anticipated poker flick "Poker Face" has resumed production after well over a year of being shut down due to Covid. Nearly a year later as it begins hitting theatres, there are questions as to whether filming should ever have resumed. 16% is the Rotten Tomatoes early score.
Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 11, 2022 (11:30 am ET)
The FTX crypto exchange announced Friday morning it had filed for bankruptcy. The company's Chief Regulatory Officer once played center stage in a highly publicized poker cheating scandal. Plus updates on UFC gambling probe. And what's next for California sports betting?
FTX Crashing Crypto Exchange Exec Had Ties to Massive Poker Cheating Scandal
The one-time attorney for the poker firm was heard on an audio tape "actively conspiring with the other principals in attendance to (a) publicly obfuscate the source of the cheating, (b) minimize the amount of restitution made to players, and (c) force shareholders to shoulder most of the bill"
Study Finds That Over a Quarter of Children Gambling
The Gambling Commission’s annual Young People and Gambling in the United Kingdom has found that a third of 11 to 16-year-olds (31%) spent their own money on some form of gambling in the last year.
Thanksgiving Bountyful Weekend for Poker Players: $500,000 GTD
Our friends at Americas Cardroom continue to turn things up a notch. This week they announced an incredible Thanksgiving Bountyful Weekend for the period November 24th to 27th. It features as much as $500,000 GTD.
Mike Matusow Gets Covid for Third Straight Time: Full Vaxed
"I officially got Covid for the 3rd time and won’t be able to play @HCLPokerShow next week! I feel ok so far as symtoms seem mild thanks to the fact I haven’t taken any bs boosters or vaccines from our corrupt Big Pharma companies!"
Progressive Knock Out Tournament Series Returns to ACR
It's being called as one of the largest Progressive Knock Out tournament series every offered online and can only be found at Americas Cardroom.
The Mouth Claims to Have Picked Up 3K Followers Since Musk Takeover
"I’ve picked up 3 k followers since @elonmusk took over Twitter!," poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, a devout conservative declared on Friday. That's the day Elon Musk officially took over Twitter and began firing its top executives.
Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?
The future is uncertain for PointsBet, especially in light of accusations made by the mysterious "Mr. X" back in September but one thing is for sure, The Malta Poker Festival has kicked off with a bang and continues to make its mark on the poker stage. We look at both stories.
Card Player Founder Wins Own Tournament? Mouth 1 of 4 Left in NFL Survivor Pool Needing Bears
Our intrepid reporter Thomas Somach approached Barry's wife Allyn Jaffrey Shulman suggesting this might be viewed as a conflict of interest.
Twitch Streamer Made Millions to Promote Gambling
There are two scandals that have gripped the gambling world in recent weeks. The one involving Twitch now reveals just how much money was derived from gambling and bilking other streamers.
$5 Million GTD Venom PKO Main Event Kicks Off Thursday October 20, 2022
The world’s biggest Progressive Knockout tournament kicks off Thursday October 20, 2022. It is a multi-day, multi-million-dollar event unlike anything on the planet. Take out a player, get 50% of their bounty. The other half? It’s on your head. And there’s millions in prize money. $5 million is up for grabs.
Storage War Star Wins ACR Main Event, $5 Million GTD Venom PKO Kicks Off, Tournament Sets Record
"Storage Wars" cast member Rene Nezhoda has won the Americas Cardroom Enjoy Poker Tour Punta del Este Main Event.
Hustler Casino Live to Continue Streaming After Lew-Adelstein Brouhaha
The California Bureau of Gambling Control (CBGC) will permit the Hustler Casino live stream to continue following a brief probe. The decision comes following a high profile cheating scandal involving a novice player, vibrating device and apparent threatening behavior.
Now There is a Staffer Theft Twist in Lew-Adelstein Cheating Scandal
Initial results of the probe reveal that an employeesof Hustler Casino's High Stakes Poker Productions stole three $5,000 chips totalling $150,000 from Lew’s stack after the broadcast concluded on Sept. 29.
Expert: The Odds of Lew Being Right Were "So Phenomenally Small"
In a cash game taking place at the Hustler Casino and live streamed, poker novice Robbi Jade Lew made a curious move with an unlikely hand against a very seasoned player Garrett Adelstein and won more than $200,000.
Inside Edition Calls Lew-Adelstein Cheating Allegations 'Biggest Scandal in Game's History'
Did she cheat? That's the question everyone is asking in regard to a shock scandal rocking the poker world involving a vibrating device and apparent novice player.
Accused Cheat Says Don't Jump to Conclusions When it Comes to "Vibrator" Scandal
"Problem with taking the money back is he’s consistently in very soft lineups that he’s literally never losing in. Why would anyone want to play with him if they have an off chance they do something stupid and own him knowing they’ll get bullied to refund him. Bad for the game."
'The Mouth' Chimes in on Poker Vibrator Scandal: Lew Not a Cheater But No Clue Where She is
The poker world is on absolute fire in recent days over an incident that took place during the Hustler Casino live streaming.
Investigation Into "Vibratorgate" Continues as Twitterverse Explodes
Hustler Casino has said neither player will be invited to return to partake in tournament play following allegations that Robbi Jade Lew used a vibration device to gain an unfair advantage at the poker table resulting in an all-in hand for a pot of $269,000 versus Garrett Adelstein. He accused Lew of cheating.
Vibrator Used to Give Poker Player "Unfair" Edge During Hustler Live Stream: Goes All-In to Win $130K Hand
Hustler Casino has said neither player will be invited to return until the incident had been investigated.
Stalling on the Bubble Addressed by Tournament Directors Association
While some players believe it's a good strategy, others say it's akin to cheating.
Matt Savage Massive Pay Day Resididual for "Lucky You" Film Cameo Finally Arrives
You won't believe how much these Hollywood film cameos pay!!!
Poker Pro Kenna James Teams Up With Ape Poker
James, who got his Start dealing at Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles in 1996, has 20 poker titles under his belt already and is considered one of the top experts in the game.
Ape in Poker Takes Steps Into the Metaverse
The founders behind Ape In Poker have housed an online casino and sportsbook for over five years and are now announcing the grand opening of their Poker Room Cashier, an online platform bridging traditional casino play with cryptocurrency. This is the first step for the company as they migrate into Web3 technology towards the vision of providing players with interactive and immersive experiences.
'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'
Plus there is a silver lining with two-thirds of bettors already bombing out of a $6 million Vegas NFL Contest After Week 2, and the fallout and feuds continue over at Twitch following gambling ban.
