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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.

Hollywood Actor, Poker Pro James Woods Says He Will Sue the DNC

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/02/2022

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.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/02/2022

What Types of Backlinks Work for Casinos?

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.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Dec/01/2022

Increase in Revenue Generated by Casinos in Germany Over the Past Year

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). 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/30/2022

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".

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/29/2022

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

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. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/29/2022

What's the Perfect Gift to Buy Your Casino Loving Mum This Christmas?

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. 

Submitted by Payton on, Nov/29/2022

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

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.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/28/2022

Americas Cardroom Winter Series 2022: $24,000,000 GTD

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/27/2022

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.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/27/2022

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

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.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/25/2022

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/22/2022

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/21/2022

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/16/2022

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?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/11/2022

FTX Crashing Crypto Exchange Exec Had Ties to Massive Poker Cheating Scandal

FTX Crashing Crypto 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"

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/10/2022

Study Finds That Over a Quarter of Children Gambling

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.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/10/2022

Thanksgiving Bountyful Weekend for Poker Players: $500,000 GTD

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Nov/07/2022

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!"

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/05/2022

Progressive Knock Out Tournament Series Returns to ACR

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/31/2022

The Mouth Claims to Have Picked Up 3K Followers Since Musk Takeover

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. 

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/30/2022

Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/26/2022

Card Player Founder Wins Own Tournament? Mouth 1 of 4 Left in NFL Survivor Pool Needing Bears

Card Player Founder Wins Own Tournament?

Our intrepid reporter Thomas Somach approached Barry's wife Allyn Jaffrey Shulman suggesting this might be viewed as a conflict of interest.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/24/2022

Twitch Streamer Made Millions to Promote Gambling

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/19/2022

$5 Million GTD Venom PKO Main Event Kicks Off Thursday October 20, 2022

$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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/19/2022

Storage War Star Wins ACR Main Event, $5 Million GTD Venom PKO Kicks Off, Tournament Sets Record

Storage War Star Wins ACR Main Event, $5 Million GTD Venom PKO Kicks Off,

"Storage Wars" cast member Rene Nezhoda has won the Americas Cardroom Enjoy Poker Tour Punta del Este Main Event.

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/18/2022

Hustler Casino Live to Continue Streaming After Lew-Adelstein Brouhaha

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. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Oct/13/2022

Now There is a Staffer Theft Twist in Lew-Adelstein Cheating Scandal

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/10/2022

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/06/2022

Inside Edition Calls Lew-Adelstein Cheating Allegations 'Biggest Scandal in Game's History'

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.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Oct/05/2022

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