By Jerome García

Poker

MGC Wants to Know Why There’s No Poker at Massachusetts Casinos

July 23, 2021

Nearly two months after COVID-related restrictions in Massachusetts were lifted, commercial casinos are yet to resume poker games. Now, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is reportedly looking into the topic and checking whether commercial operators are legally obliged to resume poker. Poker Games Not Profitable with COVID-Related Restrictions Easing COVID-related restrictions across the US enabled […]

By Jerome García

Poker

WSOP Rolls Out $50k Depositor’s Freeroll in Pennsylvania

July 19, 2021

Eligible participants in the recently launched WSOP $50,000 Depositor’s Freeroll tournament in Pennsylvania get a shot at winning three seats for the WSOP $10,000 Main Event. The announcement of the tournament coincided with WSOP’s launch in the state following approval by the regulator last week. WSOP Launches $50k Depositor’s Freeroll Tournament After a successful field […]

By Jerome García

Poker

Poker Is Still Missing from Massachusetts Casinos

July 16, 2021

The gambling regulator in Massachusetts lifted COVID-related restrictions for commercial operators in May. However, the operators in the state have not yet resumed poker games. Reportedly residents who are interested in poker have asked the regulator to establish poker parlors. Casinos in Massachusetts: Free From COVID-Related Restrictions The impact of the pandemic last year was […]

By Luke Thompson

Poker

WSOP Makes Official Launch in Pennsylvania, Brings Bracelet Events and Tournaments

July 16, 2021

WSOP.com has become the latest poker platform to enter Pennsylvania, breaking up PokerStars’ monopoly and bringing more reasons for players to join. WSOP to Hopefully Drive Higher Participation in PA Poker  Poker players in the Keystone State now have another option when it comes to online poker, as the state has officially welcomed the World Series of Poker […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Club One Casino Plans to Change Location, Start Recovery

July 15, 2021

Club One Casino in Fresno, California has been operating for 25 years. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cardroom was forced to close for more than 16 months, and now plans to begin its economic rebound by relocating to Granite Park. Club One Casino Plans to Relocate Back in March 2020, Fresno’s Club […]

By Eva Ivanova

Poker

Poker Player Talon White Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison

July 14, 2021

Talon White, a professional poker player, has been sentenced to prison for 12 months for copyright infringement and tax evasion. Talon Gets Cuffed for Copyright Infringement Talon White, a self-reported 31-year old professional poker player from Newport, Oregon, has been sentenced to prison for 12 months after admitting his guilt and confessing that he ran […]

By Jerome García

Industry

Interstate Gambling Compacts in the Cards for Pennsylvania, Michigan

July 8, 2021

Interstate gambling compacts may bring a lot of benefits to the already blooming US online gambling market. Such compacts enable states to share pools of online players. Reportedly, the regulators in Pennsylvania and Michigan are showing interest in expanding gambling to include interstate compacts. Interstate Gambling Compacts to Bring Benefits There are currently five US […]

By Luke Thompson

Poker

World Series of Poker Site to Launch in Pennsylvania Next Week

July 7, 2021

The World Series of Poker will finally have its real money poker site available in Pennsylvania to the delight of all poker fans in the state. This was made possible by WSOP partnering with the Harrah’s Philadelphia casino owned by Ceasars, as Pennsylvania’s online gambling laws require.  WSOP.com PA Launches Next Monday WSOP made the announcement on July 6 and promised […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Poker

ACR Hosts Second Venom Event in July with $10m GTD

July 1, 2021

The Venom is returning with a $10-million guaranteed prize pool this month, as Americas Cardroom continues to increase the amounts for its poker tournaments. ACR Continues to Increase Venom’s Prize Pool  Americas Cardroom (ACR) is back at it with a new Venom event. Despite the name, the actual happening behind it is one of the […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Poker

Planet Hollywood’s Pleasure Pit Poker Room Bids Las Vegas Adieu

July 1, 2021

Rumors quickly turn into fact as social media outpouring confirms that Planet Hollywood is indeed shutting down its poker room. Pandemic Forces Iconic Cardrooms on Permanent Shutdown  When the COVID-19 pandemic forced most entertainment businesses to shut down in early 2020, casinos in the heart of the Nevadan desert included, many speculated about the impact […]