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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.
Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe
Find out what the casino uncovered after story makes national headlines.
Bankman-Fried's Mom Laughs During Hearing After Being Told Son a Fugitive
His father, Joseph Bankman, "occasionally put his fingers in his ears as if to drown out the sound of the proceedings," per CoinDesk.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Being Extradited to US
No word yet on whether FTX Compliance Officer once tied to giant online poker cheating scandal will be criminally charged.
Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla
The tournament kicks off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em opener featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.
James Woods Says He's Not Leaving Twitter: Blames Corporate Media for Spreading Lies
Conservative Hollywood actor and professional poker player James Woods cannot access his Twitter company after the social media firm locked him out until he opts to remove a meme he posted back in July that has since proven to be a hoax.
James Woods Says He's Gained 100K New Followers Since 'Musk Saved Twitter'
"I just noticed that I gained another 100,000 followers since @elonmusk saved Twitter from the suppressors of free speech. That’s 300,000 people in a few weeks, many of whose voices were silenced and are now free once again to enjoy the rights guaranteed by our constitution."
Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC
Woods reacted to allegations that the DNC and Twitter colluding to suspend him from the social media platform.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of the 2022 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open
After this month’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” (RRPO) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., it’s Andrew Wilson of Bolton, England who walks away with $785,800 after winning first place in the $3,500 World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship.
What Types of Backlinks Work for Casinos?
Back then, online casinos were completely unknown. When the COVID-19 outbreak hit, the online gambling market expanded and reaped $64 billion. As a result, iGaming businesses began to invest more in order to keep up with the competitive pressures.
Increase in Revenue Generated by Casinos in Germany Over the Past Year
The expansion of online slot machine availability in Germany is economically beneficial. A few short months following the introduction of the new market, the rise in tax receipts was already 15.5% greater. The German Ministry of Finance released the third quarter data for the gaming industry and it reported total tax collections of €596.1 million ($589 million).
Hollywood’s Biggest High Stakes Poker Players: Where Are They Now
Back in 2011, Toby Maguire was all the rage in the world of celebrity high stakes poker while taking on the lucrative role of Spider Man in film. Maguire played a prominent role in the underground games that would go on to hit the big screen later on as "Molly's Game".
Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others
Downtowns in some of the U.S. biggest cities are only now beginning to embrace casino gambling. Witness New York City and Chicago.
What's the Perfect Gift to Buy Your Casino Loving Mum This Christmas?
We have some amazing gift ideas for mothers who love to gamble.
Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023
While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.
Americas Cardroom Winter Series 2022: $24,000,000 GTD
Heat up your bank roll with this extraordinary series featuring monster prize pools and first-time offered games to close out your year in epic fashion.
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.
