By Julie Moraine

Poker

Negreanu vs. Polk Online Challenge Set to Begin November 1

October 8, 2020

An epic heads-up match is scheduled to begin November 1 as Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) and Doug Polk (@DougPolkVids) finally agreed on the details regarding the online challenge, to settle a 6-year period of bad blood between them. The Arena Is Set The online match was initially agreed in July with only the details remaining to […]

By Fiona Simmons

Poker

GGPoker Determined to Oust RTA Use from Its Network

October 7, 2020

GGPoker is determined to deal with the issue of Real-Time Assistance (RTA) as it banned 40 player accounts and confiscated in excess of $1 million from players using the helping hand of the analytical software. Besides the 40 players banned, the poker operator issued a warning to another 40, reaffirming the use of such software […]

By Julie Moraine

Poker

Mike Postle Strikes Back, Files $330M Defamation Lawsuit

October 7, 2020

Mike Postle, the poker pro who became the focus of the biggest cheating scandal for the past several years, filed a defamation lawsuit October 1. Postle is seeking $330 million in damages he sustained to his poker career and reputation due to the allegations that he somehow cheated his opponents at Stones Gambling Hall in […]

By Fiona Simmons

Poker

888 Granted Interactive Gaming Manufacturer License in PA

October 6, 2020

Online poker operator 888 Holdings has been granted an interactive gaming manufacturer license in Pennsylvania, a move that may soon introduce a second poker operator, besides PokerStars, almost a year after the online poker market went live in the state. As expected, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) voted in favor of the license application […]

By Julie Moraine

Poker

PokerStars Introduces Changes to Level the Playing Field

October 3, 2020

PokerStars, the world’s biggest online poker operator, introduced changes to some of its rules, rolled out along with the latest software update September 28. Unaware of the changes, cash players, initially up to NL10 and later on at higher limits, began reporting problems with waiting lists and prompted the gaming company to issue an official […]

By Jerome García

Poker

Michigan Senate Approves Interstate Online Poker Bill

October 2, 2020

The State Senate in Michigan approved a bill, enabling interstate poker games. After SB 0991 was approved, it is now up to the House of Representatives to vote on the changes. Following Approval of the State Senate, SB 0991 Goes to the House of Representatives A bill enabling interstate poker in Michigan was approved by […]

By Mike Johnson

Poker

Millions Superstorm 480-Event Series Breaks $8m in GTD Cash

September 29, 2020

The Millions Superstorm is finally upon the 888poker community with the tournament series collecting the jaw-dropping $8 million in money guarantees. The event got underway on Thursday, September 10, and it will continue until Sunday, October 11. Featuring 480 events, this is the biggest ever event to take place on the 888poker proprietor’s platform. To celebrate […]

By Jerome García

Poker

GGPoker’s Battle of Malta to Take Place Online in November

September 28, 2020

The Battle of Malta for 2020 will take place online with the help of GGPoker with a $3 million Main Event inviting players to participate for as little as $550. GGPoker to Host Battle of Malta 2020 with $3M GTD Main Event GGPoker will hold the Battle of Malta, a landmark poker event, featuring a […]

By Fiona Simmons

Poker

Scammer Plays Two Poker Players, Takes Home $20,000

September 22, 2020

An elaborate scheme by a scammer led to $20,000 lost money. Users nicknamed Grazvydas and James Romero became a victim of the classic “man in the middle” scam. An Exchange That Turned Out a Scam Last week, according to a topic on the poker forum Two Plus Two, two professional poker players were victims of […]

By Mike Johnson

Poker

Postle’s Poker Cheating Allegations Case Ends with Settlement

September 16, 2020

The lawsuit against Mike Postle, King’s Casino and Justin Kuraitis is nearing a completion, the latest developments on the case suggest. Nearly a year after the alleged poker cheating scandal at Stones Gambling Hall in Citrus Heights, California broke out, the majority of the plaintiffs agreed to settle the case for an undisclosed amount. In […]