Gambling News - 'Pokerstars'
Poker
April 23, 2026
PokerStars Celebrates Sunday Storm Anniversary with $500K Event
PokerStars, an online poker site, is getting ready for a big party to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Sunday Storm tournament. The prize pool has been raised to $500,000. $11 Buy-In Event Builds Toward $500K Sunday Storm Finale The special edition is set to end on May 10, and it has an $11 buy-in […]
Poker
April 21, 2026
Players Brace for a Week of Intense Action as PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series Event Looms
Poker pros are preparing for one of the most highly anticipated online poker events this spring. The PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series returns in a few days, providing participants with many chances to participate in intense games and win amazing prizes. The Tournament Will Offer Eight Days of Nonstop Action The latest edition of the PokerStars Mystery […]
Poker
June 3, 2025
PokerStars Operator Gets Penalty in Sweden for AML Slip-ups
TSG Interactive PLC, which runs the Swedish version of PokerStars from Malta, has gotten a formal warning and a SEK 7 million fine ($733,754) from Sweden’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen. This punishment comes after an investigation showed major issues in the company’s operations to follow anti-money laundering (AML) rules. Swedish Gambling Authority Criticizes TSG Interactive Over […]
Poker
March 26, 2025
UK Sanctions PokerStars over Irresponsible Instagram Advertisement
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has officially condemned Stars Interactive, the company behind PokerStars, for a “socially irresponsible” Instagram advertisement featuring social media influencers. The ruling reinforces the ASA’s commitment to maintaining strict advertising standards in the gambling industry, ensuring users remain safe from reckless or misleading gambling promotions. Influencers Boasted About the Ease […]
Poker
November 11, 2024
PokerStars Expands Ambassador Team with Jason Koon and Caitlin Comeskey
PokerStars has strengthened its pro team by bringing on board two well-known American players, Jason Koon and Caitlin Comeskey. Koon and Comeskey Join PokerStars to Enhance North American Reach This move aims to grow its reach in North America and other regions. The company shared this news at a press event in Las Vegas, which […]
Poker
July 26, 2024
PokerStars Makes Vegas Infinite Available for PlayStation5
Flutter Entertainment-owned PokerStars has announced the exciting launch of its social casino video game Vegas Infinite on PlayStation5. The news comes just over one year after the console game was successfully introduced to PlayStation VR2 players, enabling them to use virtual money to engage in slots, table games, and poker titles against real-life opponents and […]
Poker
March 21, 2024
PokerStars Confirms SCOOP Dates for North America
This spring will mark the return of one of the most-anticipated poker events in North America. This is PokerStars’ Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) that will return at the start of April, offering millions in guaranteed prize pools for a number of markets. The event, encompassing markets in North America, including Canada and the […]
Poker
March 20, 2024
Brazilian Player GZingano Wins $83K from PokerStars’ Super Sunday PKO
On Monday, the PokerStars Sunday Million Season wrapped up its second week. Undoubtedly, all participants will remember their play but one of them will likely always remember one of the recent tournaments. This is Guilherme “GZingano” Zingano, a player from Brazil who emerged as the winner of the $109 Super Sunday PKO tournament. Becoming the […]
Poker
March 12, 2024
PokerStars Announces APPT Events at Okada Manila
Prestigious online poker operator and organizer of land-based poker tournaments, PokerStars, has announced two events as part of the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) in 2024: the APPT Manila Championship and the APPT Manila 2024. Okada Manila to Host the APPT The APPT will be held at the iconic casino resort Okada Manila in the […]
Poker
January 24, 2024
PokerStars Unveils Revolutionary Changes to Rewards Program
PokerStars, the world-renowned online poker platform, has introduced a revamped Rewards Program, which went live on January 22, 2024. PokerStars Ditches Weekly Challenges for Fairer Rewards Program PokerStars is bidding farewell to its Weekly Poker Challenges, a significant departure from the previous system. The decision stems from the challenges’ lackluster performance, with a staggering 75% […]