Poker News and Headlines
Poker
March 4, 2025
GGPoker Bans 31 Players for Illegal RTA Use
A total of 31 players have been banned by the GGPoker while the use of real-time assistance (RTA) software continues to rise in the online poker scene. GGPoker Announces Bans GGPoker, the world’s largest poker room, revealed it has banned 31 players for violating the platform’s rules. This follows previous statements by poker pro Fedor […]
Poker
March 3, 2025
Poker Pro Charged with Defrauding 20 Institutions Prior to Alleged Kidnapping
George Janssen is a four-time WSOP circuit winner who has amassed $440,763 from live games, according to his profile on The Hendon Mob, an online repository of online poker players and their achievements. Janssen Disappears Following Series of Bad Events in His Life Yet, Janssen has been in a hot mess over the past several […]
Poker
January 31, 2025
Geleziunas Wants Third Consecutive Title at the DPF
The Dublin Poker Festival (DPF) is getting ready for its 10th edition. The event will take place at the Bonnington Hotel, where players from all parts of the world will reunite at the end of next month. Since its inception in 2015, when the Amateur Championship of Poker (ACOP) merged with the European Deepstack Poker […]
Poker
January 27, 2025
YouGov Analyzes UK Online Poker, Highlights Key Trends
YouGov, a data agency committed to helping governments and institutions make informed decisions, has reflected on the growth of online poker in the UK, remarking key trends about player behavior. Online Poker Continues to Grow According to YouGov’s latest study, participation in online poker continues to increase year by year, rising from 5% in 2021 […]
Poker
January 22, 2025
WPT Global’s New Spring Series Lunar Edition Features $8M GTD
The World Poker Tour’s online home, WPT Global, has launched its Spring Series Lunar Edition, a three-week poker extravaganza that kicked off on January 19. The event, which will feature more than $8 million in guaranteed prizes across an impressive number of tournaments, will end on February 10. Hundreds of Events to Join With hundreds […]
Poker
January 16, 2025
Poker Pro “Lucky” Believed to Have Scammed a Young Player
Lenard Adams, also known by his alias “Lucky,” has been accused of scamming a younger poker player. Adams, who’s had his fair share of controversy in the past, allegedly swayed his victim with promises of a lucrative private game. Adams Allegedly Scammed a College Student A college student who preferred to remain anonymous and was […]
Poker
January 15, 2025
Poker Pro, Casino Mogul Leon Tsoukernik Hospitalized
The former owner of King’s Resort and professional poker player, Leon Tsoukernik, is reportedly in critical condition after he was found collapsed in his home in the Czech Republic on Monday. Emergency Services Respond to Possible Overdose, Police Launches Investigation The professional poker player may have overdosed on a drug called propofol. As reported by […]
Poker
January 15, 2025
Rush Street Interactive Unveils Partnership with Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth
Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which owns BetRivers, has teamed up with Phil Hellmuth, a big name in professional poker. Phil Hellmuth Brings Poker Magic to BetRivers, Spanning Casino, Sportsbook, and Poker Offerings The company shared this news on January 13, 2025. Hellmuth will now act as a face for the brand and help create content. […]
Poker
January 9, 2025
GGPoker to “Up the Ante” on Poker at Great Canadian Toronto
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, one of Canada’s biggest casinos, has unveiled a major partnership with poker specialist GGPoker. Under the agreement, the latter company will enhance the overall poker experience at the property, cementing its position as a leading destination for gaming. The Casino’s Poker Room Will Receive an Upgrade Per the agreement, GGPoker […]
Poker
January 7, 2025
World Game Protection Conference to Focus On Poker Scam Threats
Cheating, fraud and manipulation are only a few of the risks the gambling sector across the globe is facing on a daily basis. Online, bad actors looking to score big wins are often caught rigging poker games or using software to gain an unfair advantage. The land-based gambling sector is not immune to attempts of […]