Poker
‘Jungleman’ Comes Clean, Admits Involvement in Poker Cheating Scandal
Some are saying that a cheating scandal involving poker pro “Jungleman” Daniel Cates will make the Mike Postle cheating scandal "look like a church service".
Loads of Similarities Between Sports Betting and $7 Million Venom
Forget sports betting! Who needs it anyway! Put that handicapping pen away and get ready for your chance to win $7 million. Mark the dates: July 24 to August 5.
Cody Latimer Threatened to “Kill Everybody” at Poker Home Game, Dunbar Pleads Not Guilty
Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer is accused of "threatening to kill everyone" at a home poker game after it was alleged an individual in attendance had committed a sexual assault on his 4-year-old son. The incident occurred Friday night and just days after two other NFL players were accused in an armed robbery at a poker game.
House Needs Trump, Woods Tells GOP to Grow a Pair, Tiger King Pardon?
Plenty of bets are pouring in on the former US Vice President Joe Biden to become the next Commander-in-Chief. That hasn't caused the line to shift much.
NFL Cornerback Charged With Armed Robbery at Card Game Surrenders to Authorities
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar and New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker have been charged with four counts of armed robbery at a card game in Miramar, Florida Wednesday night.
Poker Director Matt Savage Convinced He Had Covid-19
Poker Director Matt Savage has had to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the possibility that live poker tournaments could be severely impacted for many more months to come.
Will Social Distancing Work With Live Poker? iPoker Set to Get 8 New Rooms
Online poker has exploded over the last two months since the coronavirus pandemic resulted in much of the world having to stay in their homes.
Ed Norton and Bryan Cranston Among Favorites for Saturday's Celebrity Poker Tournament
A charity poker tournament to raise funds for COVID-19 relief is set for Saturday, and more than a few A-list celebrities are set to participate in the event.
Alleged Poker Cheat Accused of Dodging Legal Service
The ongoing saga of alleged poker cheat Mike Postle continues. This time he is accused of failing to respond to a summons.
Poker Clubs Allege Malicious Prosecution in Recently Filed Suit
The targets of a failed gambling probe last year by Harris County prosecutors sued District Attorney Kim Ogg this week, alleging malicious prosecution and false arrest.
Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy Addresses April 26th’s Online Poker Glitches
Gambling911.com has recently reported on a series of glitches that have crippled the online poker community, quite possibly brought on by the huge increase in players stuck in their homes due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
Plaintiffs Seek Sanctions Against Alleged Poker Cheat Mike Postle
Alleged poker cheat Mike Postle is now formally accused of using an attorney, likely William F. Portanova, to craft at least one of his initial defense briefs in the case.
All Unibet Land-Based Poker Tournaments Going Online Rest of Year
The online poker site Unibet has opted to suspend all land-based poker tournaments for the remainder of 2020 and bring most of those online.
Americas Cardroom’s All-In for Mount Sinai Virtual Poker Tournament Saturday
Americas Cardroom, the popular US-facing online poker site, today announced that they’re hosting a celebrity poker tournament this Saturday. All proceeds will go to the Mount Sinai COVID-19 Response Fund.
Poker.com announces new crypto poker site & 50% for partners
Poker.com (one of the oldest and most expensive domain names in the world of gambling) announced this week that they had soft-launched a new online poker site, powered by Bitcoin.
PokerStars Schedules $85 Million SCOOP Amidst Tournament Turmoil, Dumps BetStars
PokerStars has unveiled the schedule for its back-to-back online tournament series with MicroMillions preceding a record-breaking SCOOP just as the company gets slammed over tournaments being frozen midway and beyond due to apparent server reboots.
PokerStars Site Crashes in Middle of Tournament, Now Its Cancelled....Players Erupt
A Wednesday night poker tournament on the PokerStars site was cancelled long after it had gotten underway after the servers reportedly crashed. The situation quickly got ugly as the Twitterverse let Stars have it.
World Series of Poker Postponed amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The 51st World Series of Poker has finally been postponed as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc.
Is Online Poker Legal in Illinois?
Online poker is legal in Illinois, so claims one judge. And we say he's probably right. Sites like Americas Cardroom certainly think so. They've been accessible in the state of Illinois for the better part of two decades.
Eight Poker Players Contract Covid-19, ACR Tournament Raises $1.75m for Food Banks
The horrific news was shared this week that Marcy Friedman, 94, Beverly Glass, 84, and Fred Sands, 86, all succumbed to the COVID-19 outbreak late last month.
Brady Bows Out Early in ACR Celebrity Poker Tournament Benefiting Hunger Relief
Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was eliminated in a celebrity-studded charity poker tournament with more than 40 players remaining after he lost his all-in bid to YouTube personality Casey Neistat.
Ben Affleck Hosts Poker Charity on ACR, Cheating Suspected on Poker App
Actor Ben Affleck and other celebrities including former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and poker pro Phil Hellmuth were taking part in an online poker tournament Saturday to benefit Feeding America. The charity was being held via Americas Cardroom.
Global Poker Sees 255% Rise During Pandemic, Knup Bros Doing Well Too
There is one sector that is not negatively impacted by the coronavirus......online casinos. In particular Global Poker, a US-facing social gaming site, revealed a dramatic increase in traffic since the pandemic lead to shutdowns nationwide in mid-March.
"In Ice Cold Blood” on Oxygen Details How Poker Pro Ernie Scherer Brutally Killed Parents
Ernie Scherer got in over his head financially and beat his parents, Ernest and Charlene, to death for a $2 million inheritance.
The World Tour Poker Online Series: What Does This New Way To Play Involve?
As a result of Covid-19, we have seen many cancellations of live events. From concerts to sporting and conventions, the effects have been felt worldwide. However, with this, we have seen a promising rise in the number of online events taking place. In this article, we will be providing you with some more information on the upcoming world tour poker online series.
High Five Poker Tournament Prizes Doubled
It is one of the most popular poker tournaments on the Net and now the High Five is doubling the prize pool. Take your bankroll higher than you ever imagined!
Disgraced Poker Pro Mike Postle Sued: "Our Hole Cards Were on Your Phone!"
Cordeiro's lawsuit claims that over a series of games on the Stones Live Poker broadcast beginning in 2018, Postle won more money than any other player and was often the winningest player on the show on any night he participated ... because she says he cheated using his cell phone.
Last Chance at $1 Million: Online Super Series XL Two-Day Tourney Kicks Off Sunday
With almost three weeks of super-sized tournament action winding down, Americas Cardroom is rewarding $12 million in guarantees with its OSS XL, concluding April 6.
Where Can I Find Fastforward Poker Online? What Sites Offer It?
Fastforward Poker can be found at PartyPoker and is a variation of fast-fold games. PartyPoker is only available in the countries listed below. Americas Cardroom's version of fast-fold games is available to most players worldwide including the US. It is called Blitz Poker, available only on mobile devices.
MGM Springfield Taken For $30k By Brazen Cheat
The MGM hotel and casino in Springfield, Massachusetts is suing an individual for allegedly engaging in one of the oldest cheats in the books.
