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April 16, 2026
Ignition Poker Signs Xuan Liu to Boost Brand Awareness
Xuan Liu has become the latest poker insider to team up with Ignition Poker, one of the most influential global online poker platforms. The partnership will see Liu help boost Ignition Poker’s reach and represent the brand across major events and livestreams. Promoting Poker Awareness and Ignition Poker’s Brand She will also engage with Ignition […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Poker Pro George Janssen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
George Janssen, a Michigan poker pro and four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has been sentenced to three months in prison plus three years of supervised release due to a $4 million auto loan scheme. In addition to that, he will be required to pay almost a million dollars in restitution to his victims. Janssen to […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Texas Drops Money Laundering Investigation Against The Lodge, But the Case Continues
Earlier this year, Texas authorities cracked down on a card club in Round Rock due to alleged violations, seizing multiple assets in the process. Although investigators initially suggested that money laundering may have taken place at the venue, these charges have now been dropped. At the same time, the venue still faces illegal gambling charges. […]
Poker
April 8, 2026
Poker Pro Disqualified from Tournament Due to Aggressive Behavior
An angry poker player just blew his chances to win a World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) after being aggressive toward his fellow players and the tournament staff. The report suggests that alcohol might have been involved. The Player Was Agitated and Confrontational PokerNews, which broke the news on the matter, reported that the Norwegian […]
Poker
April 7, 2026
Convicted Poker Pro Wants to Win Restitution Money by Playing
Last year, George Janssen, a poker professional from Michigan, was slammed with a conviction due to his involvement in a $4 million auto loan fraud. While Janssen pleaded guilty, he now hopes to secure a lighter sentence that would allow him to earn the restitution money via poker. Janssen Wants to Repay What He Owes […]
Poker
March 31, 2026
Poker Player Killed in Indiana Over $50K Drug Debt
A well-known poker player in Indiana, US, was killed earlier in March in what prosecutors believe was a dispute over a marijuana debt, not gambling losses. Marijuana Business James “Matt” Lushin, a real estate investor and regular on the poker circuit, was found dead at his home in Westfield on March 12. According to the […]
Poker
March 27, 2026
WSOP Set to Return on ESPN Once Again
The World Series of Poker, the Benny Binion-founded poker juggernaut, and ESPN have confirmed a new streaming deal on Thursday, which will see the world’s most prestigious and popular poker event return on the broadcast network. ESPN to Bring Top-Tier Poker Action to Fans The multi-year streaming alliance will commence with this year’s edition of […]
Poker
March 27, 2026
From Poker Cash to 30 Stores: Fat Shack Founder Story
Tom Armenti, president and chief executive officer of Fat Shack Inc., kick-started his business after finishing college, with $5,000 he had won playing online poker. His hopes were very low at the time, considering the huge construction quotes that ran between $150,000 and $200,000. “There’s No Way I Can Do This” “I remember thinking, ‘There’s […]
Poker
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 […]