Poker
July 3, 2026
Americas Cardroom Launches Biggest Venoms Series Yet Featuring $15M in Prizes
Americas Cardroom is marking its 25th Anniversary with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms, the biggest Venom series in the site’s history. Running August 13 through September 2, the online poker series features two major mystery bounty poker tournaments with a combined $15 million in guaranteed prize pools. The series consists of the $12 Million GTD No-Limit Hold’em […]
Poker
June 30, 2026
WSOP Ladies Final Sparks Debate as Transgender Player Finishes Second
This year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw Aubrey Williams emerge as a center of attention, finishing runner-up in the $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship, intertwining a deep run in the event with a broader conversation about inclusion in the game. Aubrey Williams Finishes Second After Intense WSOP Duel The 31-year-old professional took home $129,692 […]
Poker
June 22, 2026
WSOP Player Disqualified After Smoking at Poker Tables
A World Series of Poker event in Las Vegas took quite an unexpected turn after Brazilian player João Siqueira was disqualified during competition for violating tournament rules. The incident occurred on June 19, 2026, during Event 56, a $3,000 buy-in six-handed No Limit Hold’em tournament held at Paris Las Vegas. Tournament officials say Siqueira proceeded […]
Poker
June 16, 2026
Playtech Launches Online Poker Network in North America with FanDuel’s Help
Playtech has launched its online poker network in North America through FanDuel, covering three US states and the Canadian province of Ontario. Playtech Teams Up With FanDuel to Launch Online Poker in North America Playtech’s poker network is one of the company’s longest-established brands, operating across several regulated international markets. As Playtech’s first poker licensee […]
Poker
June 15, 2026
WSOP Opens First Permanent Store on Las Vegas Strip
On June 12, 2026, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) found a “forever home” beyond the poker tables, as Jack Binion, son of legendary World Series of Poker founder Benny Binion officially opened the first permanent WSOP retail store on the Las Vegas Strip. The store will usher in its first visitors on Monday, June […]
Poker
June 1, 2026
Poker Pro Wants Gambling Ban Lifted
Poker player Caesars Andrew Nguyen has been banned from gambling over his entanglement in an illegal gambling scheme in Chicago, Illinois, and is now hoping to reverse the ban that effectively prohibits him from entering any gambling contests – lawful or otherwise. Defense Wants Their Client to Be Allowed to Pursue His Lawful Career This […]
Poker
May 22, 2026
Mohegan Sun Unveils Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament
Mohegan Sun is preparing to kick off the poker summer season with a bang. The property confirmed that its Poker Room will celebrate the occasion with another edition of its beloved Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament. The Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament Looms The Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament will begin on Friday, June 12, offering three days […]
Poker
May 19, 2026
World Poker Tour Returns to Sydney With Major 2026 Festival
The World Poker Tour is heading back to Australia later this year, with the popular WPT Australia festival officially set to return to The Star Sydney from September 10 to 30, 2026. The festival will once again reunite poker aficionados from around Australia and across the globe for one of the country’s biggest poker events […]
Poker
May 19, 2026
Poker Player Loses Lawsuit Against London Casino After Controversial Ban
A poker player who sued London’s famous Hippodrome Casino for GBP 100,000 ($134,000) after being banned from the venue has lost his case in court, with a judge ruling that the casino acted within its rights. Dr. Mortaza Sahibzada decided to file the lawsuit after he was no longer allowed to enter or gamble at […]
Poker
May 5, 2026
Americas Cardroom Venom Tournaments Generate Over $10.2M Across NLH and PLO
Americas Cardroom has wrapped up its latest Venom tournaments, with more than $10.2 million awarded across its No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha mystery bounty events, drawing a global field and delivering a series of high-value payouts. The $8 million guaranteed NLH Venom attracted 3,233 entries, building a prize pool of $8,082,500. Its PLO counterpart, carrying a […]
