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January 26, 2020
PokerStars Founder Isai Scheinberg Surrenders
Isai Scheinberg, the Founder of PokerStars, has been arrested by federal authorities after turning himself in last week. Scheinberg Released on $1 Million Bail, Negotiating Deal Isai Scheinberg, the founder of PokerStars has surrendered to federal authorities. The 73-year-old has been charged with various gambling and financial crimes over the years, including money laundering and […]
Poker
January 25, 2020
Aussie Millions Main Event Win Goes to Vincent Wan
After making a three-way deal, Vincent Wan has won the 2020 Aussie Millions Main Event. Vincent Wan Wins Aussie Millions Main for $909K Vincent Wan is the now the winner of the 2020 Aussie Millions No Limit Hold’em Main Event at Crown Casino. He beat out a field of over 820 entries, and landed himself […]
Poker
January 23, 2020
PartyPoker Updates Mobile Poker Game
PartyPoker has updated its mobile FastForward app to be available in portrait mode. FastForward Now Available in Portrait Mode PartyPoker is always integrating new and interesting features to its online poker offering. New games and functions are continually added to the software, and PartyPoker’s latest update changes the way players enjoy the FastForward mobile app. […]
Poker
January 22, 2020
Lynn Gilmartin Inducted into Australian Poker Hall of Fame
Lynn Gilmartin was presented with the special honour of being inducted into Australia’s Poker Hall of Game this week. WPT Anchor Receives Hall of Fame Honour Lynn Gilmartin has been inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame this week. She was presented with the award by Joe Hachem, President of the Australian Poker All […]
Poker
January 21, 2020
PokerStars Testing Sidebet Feature
PokerStars is in the process of testing a new feature that allows players to place sidebets. Sidebets May Soon Be Introduced at Pokerstars Sidebets are fun way for players to add a whole new level of excitement to hands when playing poker in land-based environments – and, it will soon be an option for online […]
Poker
January 15, 2020
Nebraska Introduces Bill to Class Poker as a Game of Skill
A bill has been introduced in Nebraska that will classify poker, sportsbetting and fantasy sports as games of skill. Poker Could Soon Be Called a Game of Skill in Nebraska The debate over whether or not poker is a game of skill has been ongoing for years, and Nebraska may soon be making a definitive […]
Poker
January 11, 2020
WSOP Announces Dates for Championship Events
The World Series of Poker has announced all of the championship events at the upcoming Las Vegas event in June and July 2020. $10K+ WSOP Buy-In Events Announced The 2020 Las Vegas World Series of Poker is coming up, and the last we heard about the event was at the end of last year when […]
Poker
January 9, 2020
PartyPoker May Launch in Nevada Soon
Members of the poker community are speculating that PartyPoker will launch in Nevada soon. Will PartyPoker Go Live In Nevada? Last year, PartyPoker’s parent company GVC was given the go-ahead to launch online poker in Nevada but the brand held off – until now. It seems as though PartyPoker is now making plans to enter […]
Poker
January 8, 2020
Poker Players Come Together to Raise Funds for Australian Wildlife
WPT Host Lynn Gilmartin has raised nearly $30,000 in support of Australian wildlife who have been affected by the recent bushfires. WPT Host Raises Nearly $30K for Australian Wildlife Lynn Gilmartin, a host for the World Poker Tour has launched a fundraiser to help animals that are in danger due to the Australian bushfires. In […]
Poker
January 8, 2020
PokerStars Arrives in Michigan Through Local Partnership
After a prolonged legalization process, Michigan finally welcomes PokerStars as its newest digital card room opportunity. The Stars Group brand has teamed up with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority. PokerStars Enters Michigan’s Market One of the latest developments in the gambling industry in the US, in the aftermath of the […]