Poker
January 22, 2026
Ignition Clarifies: Viral Bot Farm Video Is From 2022
Poker pro Martin Zamani shared a controversial video over the weekend that once again sparked concern regarding the use of bots in online poker. The short clip appeared to show a “massive bot farm” on Ignition and Bovada, with multiple rooms full of computers running tables through VPNs, but no actual players present. “They’ve Known […]
Poker
January 22, 2026
Toronto Police Arrest and Charge Poker Pro Following Reports of Sexual Assault
Toronto police have arrested the professional poker player, 39-year-old D.K. for having allegedly sexually assaulted someone during an event. D.K. met the alleged victim for the first time in Toronto at an event he himself hosted. Allegedly, the victim was assaulted at some point during the event. On January 15, police received reports of sexual […]
Poker
January 20, 2026
88YO Senior Citizen Sweeps Poker Tournament at Beau Rivage – Ends 14th
When the 88-year-old woman walked into the Beau Rivage to sign up for the local poker tournament, eyebrows were raised. This was going to be Linda Hammons’s first real tournament she played in-person, but before she could sit down at the green felt, she had a few skeptics to convince. Great Grandmother Makes It in […]
Poker
January 12, 2026
Australian Poker Pro Falls to Temptation, Ends up Cheating
One of the biggest names in Australian poker, Chris Skinner, was caught on camera cheating as he was participating in a small tournament on New Year’s, called Poker With Fred. Skinner Falls from Poker Grace over What Appears Petty Cheating The event required an AUD $125 buy-in or about $85, and it was recorded on […]
Poker
January 2, 2026
Supreme Court Lawyer Says He Lost Up to $15m from Poker
A whitecollar professional, and a Supreme Court lawyer of all things, should have a theoretical edge at the green felt, but that is not what always happened in the case of Tom Goldstein. The former Supreme Court lawyer has paid dearly for his poker proclivity after, last January, he was indicted on charges of tax […]
Poker
December 15, 2025
ACR Poker’s Mini Online Super Series Offers $2.5m in Guarantees
ACR Poker has announced the Mini Online Super Series (MOSS) will run from December 17 to 28, offering buy-ins from $0 to $109 and a total of $2.5 million in guaranteed prizes, “proof that small stakes can still produce big dreams.” Full Month of Surprises The series is part of Player Appreciation Month, which means […]
Poker
December 15, 2025
US Gambling Tax Change Leads Erik Seidel to Consider Cutting Back on Poker
A big shift in US gambling tax laws has an impact on the poker world, with Hall of Famer Erik Seidel hinting it might force him to cut down his career a lot. The long-time professional, known as one of the best players ever, says the new rule could make playing tournaments full-time too costly […]
Poker
December 9, 2025
Green Valley Ranch to Reopen Renovated Poker Room
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino is set to reopen its poker room in a few days. The reopening comes in the wake of extensive refurbishment that will completely change how fans experience the room. Casino officials said that they will mark the occasion with exclusive promotions. The New Room Will Offer a Variety […]
Poker
December 4, 2025
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Leads to Arrests in Thailand and Prison Sentence in Singapore
In the Koh Phangan District, Tourist Police Division 5 apprehended 10 foreigners who had been playing an illegal game of poker. To those who lived nearby, the place had come to be called Golden Moon. The group had gathered at a house that one of them had been renting. The alleged organizer of the gathering […]
Poker
December 2, 2025
“Calm and Controlled” Raid at Illegal Poker Club in Stockholm
A poker club in Stockholm was recently raided by multiple Swedish enforcement agencies during what participants say was a EUR 100 ($116) buy-in event with nearly 100 players in attendance. Drones, a Helicopter, and Europol Involved According to Dagens Nyheter, officers in tactical gear entered the long-standing Krukan poker club in Södermalm late on Friday […]
