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April 13, 2026
Texas Drops Money Laundering Investigation Against The Lodge, But the Case Continues
Earlier this year, Texas authorities cracked down on a card club in Round Rock due to alleged violations, seizing multiple assets in the process. Although investigators initially suggested that money laundering may have taken place at the venue, these charges have now been dropped. At the same time, the venue still faces illegal gambling charges. […]
Poker
April 8, 2026
Poker Pro Disqualified from Tournament Due to Aggressive Behavior
An angry poker player just blew his chances to win a World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) after being aggressive toward his fellow players and the tournament staff. The report suggests that alcohol might have been involved. The Player Was Agitated and Confrontational PokerNews, which broke the news on the matter, reported that the Norwegian […]
Poker
April 7, 2026
Convicted Poker Pro Wants to Win Restitution Money by Playing
Last year, George Janssen, a poker professional from Michigan, was slammed with a conviction due to his involvement in a $4 million auto loan fraud. While Janssen pleaded guilty, he now hopes to secure a lighter sentence that would allow him to earn the restitution money via poker. Janssen Wants to Repay What He Owes […]
Poker
March 31, 2026
Poker Player Killed in Indiana Over $50K Drug Debt
A well-known poker player in Indiana, US, was killed earlier in March in what prosecutors believe was a dispute over a marijuana debt, not gambling losses. Marijuana Business James “Matt” Lushin, a real estate investor and regular on the poker circuit, was found dead at his home in Westfield on March 12. According to the […]
Poker
March 27, 2026
WSOP Set to Return on ESPN Once Again
The World Series of Poker, the Benny Binion-founded poker juggernaut, and ESPN have confirmed a new streaming deal on Thursday, which will see the world’s most prestigious and popular poker event return on the broadcast network. ESPN to Bring Top-Tier Poker Action to Fans The multi-year streaming alliance will commence with this year’s edition of […]
Poker
March 27, 2026
From Poker Cash to 30 Stores: Fat Shack Founder Story
Tom Armenti, president and chief executive officer of Fat Shack Inc., kick-started his business after finishing college, with $5,000 he had won playing online poker. His hopes were very low at the time, considering the huge construction quotes that ran between $150,000 and $200,000. “There’s No Way I Can Do This” “I remember thinking, ‘There’s […]
Poker
March 26, 2026
After Raid: The Lodge in Texas Lays Off Staff, Closes Indefinitely
In a moving letter emailed to employees, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, has announced it would “shut its doors for the foreseeable future”. Accordingly, the card room was forced to lay off all of its staff, on the grounds of ongoing legal pressure from the authorities. The club was initially closed on […]
Poker
March 26, 2026
Ebony Kenney Becomes Most Accomplished Female Player in Triton Poker History
Americas Cardroom Pro Ebony Kenney has become the most accomplished female player in Triton Poker history, continuing her strong run at the highest levels of the game. Kenney’s rise on the Triton stage has been marked by consistent results. She broke through at the 2022 Triton Super High Roller Series with a 5th-place finish in the $200,000 Coin […]
Poker
March 19, 2026
World Series of Poker Circuit Returns to Latin America with Montevideo Event
The renowned World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP Circuit) is set to make its much-anticipated return to Latin America in 2026 in Montevideo. To mark the occasion, GGPoker will run exclusive online satellite tournaments, giving players a chance to win their way into the Montevideo stop. World Series of Poker Circuit to Hold Tournament in […]
Poker
March 19, 2026
Americas Cardroom Reports $20 Million Awarded in OSS XL Poker Series So Far
Americas Cardroom, a leading bitcoin poker site, announced that its flagship Online Super Series XL (OSS XL) tournament series has already awarded more than $20 million in prize money during the first third of the schedule. With over $28.2 million in guarantees still to be played, the series now moves toward its biggest weekend, highlighted by three […]