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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 […]
Poker
March 17, 2026
Man Hits $832K Jackpot at Caesars Atlantic City, in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day usually draws tourists in droves to Atlantic City and Las Vegas, with the cities’ casinos churning and gaming floor footfall increasing exponentially. Yet, for one player at the Caesars Atlantic City, the holiday started early when they hit a six-figure jackpot on his very first visit. The winner secured a Three Card […]
Poker
March 12, 2026
Stake Launches Fast-Fold Poker Game with $1M Giveaway
Crypto casino platform Stake has rolled out a new online poker format called Next!, and it’s launching the game with a major promotion. To mark the debut, the company is offering $1 million in prizes through a series of giveaways. Nonstop Table Movement The new poker variant became available earlier this month on both Stake’s […]
Poker
March 11, 2026
Poker Room Raid at The Lodge in Round Rock Sparks Questions
The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, known for its lively poker scene, experienced an unexpected interruption Tuesday morning (March 10) when law enforcement conducted a raid. Reports from people at the scene indicate that the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC), along with state police, were involved. Confusion at the Scene At this […]
Poker
March 10, 2026
CoinPoker Debuts New App with Rake Free Poker, Signs Abby Merk and Papo MC
Online poker site CoinPoker launched a new software client and mobile app in March 2026 alongside rake-free poker games and the signing of new sponsored players. Joining the site’s ambassador team – already including some of the top names in poker, such as three-time Triton Series champion Mario Mosböck and WSOP Online main event champion Benjamin ‘Bencb’ […]
Poker
February 25, 2026
FanDuel Eyes US Online Poker Expansion
Flutter Entertainment may be gearing up for a high-profile poker launch in the United States. New evidence suggests that FanDuel and its sister platform, PokerStars, are considering deeper integration and exploring potential synergies to deliver a comprehensive experience to users. Favorable market conditions in the USA could significantly accelerate this rumoured launch. Conditions in the […]
Poker
February 20, 2026
Man Found Guilty of Murder Despite Missing Body, Weapon
One Willie James Jr. has been found guilty of the presumed murder of victim Andrew Watson II. A Jury at an Ingham County Circuit Court jury found James guilty of the crime, despite the lack of definitive evidence, such as the murder weapon or Watson’s body. However, the victim’s blood was discovered in the presumed […]