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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.

Matusow Followers Turn on Poker Player in Wake of Latest Minneapolis ICE Fatal Shooting

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Matusow draws sharp criticism for post about incident with around 75% of his followers rebuking him.
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Gambling Industry Working Hard to Remove Big Beautiful Bill Gambling Tax: Hearings Held

Congresswoman Titus
U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) presented her FAIR BET Act for inclusion in the legislation, which would allow individuals to deduct 100% of their gambling losses.
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Mini Online Super Series at ACR Poker Have Arrived for 2026: $2 Million Guaranteed

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Unlock Your Seat for Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms

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You will receive a free key to crack open the Vault and claim a prize. Inside, you could find satellite tickets, cash, or the ultimate reward: the Golden Key, unlocking a free seat to one of our upcoming Mystery Bounty Venom events.
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ACR Poker Venom Fever Satellites Announced for January 12th – February 1st

ACR Poker Venom Fever Satellites
Hundreds of seats were available for the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms at ACR Poker. These are currently running and go through February 1, 2026.
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Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms for January 2026 Feature Massive Cash Prizes

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The new Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments kicked off at ACR Poker Sunday (January 18) and run through February 2. You will not want to miss the opportunity to qualify for some amazing cash prizes.
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Jeff Nadu: 'NBA Mafia Poker Scammer' Shane Hennen Among Those Indicted in Point Shaving Plot

Shane Hennen
Nadu says "I've heard through all different sources that he's been an informant for years."
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Potomac Winter Poker Open Returns to MGM National Harbor February 11-23

Potomac Winter Poker Open Returns to MGM National Harbor February 11-23
The Potomac Winter Poker Open is making its grand return to MGM National Harbor, February 11-23. The Capital Region’s premier poker tournament will feature a new format showcasing a variety of multi-day tournaments, mixed games and a charity series, more
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Partners with MSPT for 2026 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Partners with MSPT for 2026 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has entered a two-year partnership beginning in 2026 with the Major Series of Poker, The Tour to host the MSPT season-ending championship as part of the Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open.
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Mike Haven: ' ClubWPTGold Aren't Even Trying to Advertise Themselves as a Legitimate Poker Site'

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From variance to RTGs, players offer their own critiques of ClubWPTGold, both good and bad, with TwoPlusTwo Super Moderator not impressed.
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Online Poker Guide — Beginner Tips & Strategy

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A clear online poker guide for beginners with practical strategy, rules and tips to help you understand how to play and improve results.
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Nevada Casinos, Lawmakers Eager to Reverse Change in Gambling Tax Deductions

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Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets while earning tens of millions of dollars in tournaments. But like many less prominent players, he’s now rethinking his career thanks to a federal tax change that will soon make gambling less profitable.
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Top Trending: Panthers-Bucs Game Props, Miami Heat, Trae Young Odds and More...

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BetOnline released odds on Trae Young's next team with the Miami Heat favored. Three of the top five searches coming into Gambling911 were related to the Heat and Young.
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Indicted Surpeme Court Lawyer Names Names for First Time: Says He Won $26M in Poker vs Dan Bilzerian Rival

Tom Goldstein in front of US Supreme Court building
A once highly regarded appellate lawyer and founder/co-founder of SCOTUSblog, Tom Goldstein, claims he won more than $26 million in heads-up poker matches against a fellow poker player, Alec Gores.
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Celebrity Poker Player, Trump Supporter James Woods: 'Rob (Reiner) Literally Saved My Career'

James Woods on Jesse Waters Show
Despite their political differences, Woods appears on Jesse Waters show. "I want from basically being out of a job to getting an Academy Award nomination and I give all the credit to Rob."
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Titus Urges Committee Chairman to Put Bill Eliminating Gambling Tax Provision on Calendar

Nevada Rep Dina Titus
US President Donald Trump earlier in the week indicated he would consider supporting eliminating the new gambling tax.
Submitted by C Costigan on,

Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups Lists $4.2M Lake Oswego Home Amid Poker Scheme Charges

Chauncy Billops home listing
Portland Blazers head coach Chauncey Billops has placed his Lake Oswego home on sale for an asking price of $4.2 million amid a massive probe into his alleged ties to a mob-run poker game syndicate.
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Trump Considers Getting Rid of New Gambling Tax Provision

US President Donald Trump and hundred dollar bills
"We have no tax on tips, we have no tax on Social Security, and we have no tax on overtime. No tax on gambling winnings, I don't know. I'm gonna have to think about that."
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of the 2025 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open

2025 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Winner
After this month’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” (RRPO) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., it’s Kevin Knee of Presto, Pa. who walks away with $605,100 after winning first place in the $3,500 World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship.
Submitted by C Costigan on,

Seminole Classic Casino December Promotions and Entertainment

New Unity Card members can earn up to $5,000 Free Play! Just some of the many perks players can expect during the month of December.
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Poker Pros Vow to Retire if 2025 Gambling Tax Not Repealed

laptop with casino chips
The Big Beautiful Bill was a sweeping U.S. federal statute, passed in 2025 by the 119th Congress as H.R. 1 and signed into law by US President Donald Trump, with gamblers getting caught up in the crossfire.
Submitted by Ace King on,

WSOP Pulls Plug on Documentary 'No Limit'

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) removed its eight-part docuseries "No Limit" from YouTube after the production company admitted to using AI to fabricate quotes from a featured player, Alan Keating.
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Welman: ClubWPT Gold 'Shockingly Unfixed Problematic Brand'

Last month, the poker community went into complete meltdown after ClubWPT Gold reposted a video of a woman twerking on the poker table following a big win.
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How 2025 U.S. Regulations Are Reshaping Online Poker Bonuses

Online poker in the United States has changed a lot over the past few years, but 2025 feels like a turning point. Regulations are shifting, bonus rules are tightening, and state laws are becoming more detailed about what operators can and cannot offer
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ClubWPT Gold Comes Under Fire for Posting Disturbing Twerking Video: Subject of Video 'Rose' Speaks

Poker world meltdown could be over for now.
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Poker Pro Maurice Hawkins Beat Up at Poker Game

Maruice Hawkins getting beat up
In what appeared to be an unprovoked attack, poker pro Maurice Hawkins was assaulted during a home poker game, the whole incident caught on video.
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NO LIMIT WSOP Documentary Creator Accused of Using AI to Put Words in Mouth of Alan Keating

A new documentary about the World Series of Poker is facing backlash after its creator admits to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fabricate quotes in some episodes.
Submitted by C Costigan on,

Today's Gambling Headlines - Monday November 17, 2025

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$1 Million Guaranteed: $109 Buy-in Chris Moneymaker Mystery Million Underway

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker became the first online poker player to win the WSOP Main Event in 2003, and it all started a revolution, making more millionaires out of no-name poker players. 

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'Mouth' Gets Lambasted for His '33' Conspiracy re: Demaryius Thomas Death

Outspoken poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow tweeted out a conspiracy theory that had his followers mocking him relentlessly.

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