Poker
May 21, 2021
PokerGO Teams up with SuperDraft to Bring Fantasy Contests to Poker
PokerGO is tapping into SuperDraft’s expertise to bring poker fantasy contests to the game in what has been described as a “long-overdue move” for both companies. New Fantasy Opportunities Await in Poker with SuperDraft Leading provider of poker content and event host PokerGO has teamed up with Caesars Entertainment’s daily fantasy platform, SuperDraft. The partnership will allow fans […]
Poker
May 20, 2021
Swedish Poker Pro Niklas Astedt Wins Second Super MILLION$ Title
While some professional poker players do not have a single GGPoker Super MILLION$ title, this is not the case for Niklas Astedt. The Swedish pro player won his first title last month, and earlier this week he took home a hefty $313,907 prize along with a second Super MILLION$ title. Niklas Astedt Is the Winner […]
Poker
May 20, 2021
PokerStars Bounty Builder Turbo Series to Start Sunday, May 23
PokerStars announced that on Sunday, May 23, it launches Bounty Builder Turbo Series. The series is going to feature more than 184 tournaments with $25 million guaranteed. With more than 12 tournaments daily, the next two weeks are going to be action-packed for poker fans. Bounty Builder Turbo Series Starts This Sunday PokerStars announced Tuesday […]
Poker
May 19, 2021
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison over Shooting at a Poker Game
A young man from New York State faced a retrial earlier this week. The 29-year-old, Charquan Edwards, who was previously sentenced in 2015 for a shooting at a private poker game was re-sentenced to 20-years-to-life in prison. A Man Sentenced in 2015 Receives the Same Sentence at a Retrial A man from New York State […]
Poker
May 19, 2021
Bala Patur Wins the WPT LA Poker Classic, Takes Home More Than $1M
50-year-old Bala Patur from New Jersey won the WPT L.A. Poker Classic tournament on Monday. The tournament final was postponed last year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. After eliminating five opponents, Patur won first place and took home the big prize of $1,015,000. Bala Patur Won the WPT LA Poker Tournament In an exciting […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gradually lifts COVID-19-related restrictions. Although Governor Charlie Baker plans to lift all such restrictions until August 1, the MGC is yet to take action which may result in the return of poker games to Massachusetts casinos. MGC Gradually Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions Poker fans from Massachusetts may need to wait some more […]
Poker
May 4, 2021
Americas Cardroom Introduces Bankroll Beneficiaries Program
The Bankroll Beneficiaries program is arriving at Americas Cardroom as a way to guarantee that should anything happen to a player, their bankroll will go to the right people. Americas Cardroom Plans for Unpredictable Consequences Americas Cardroom has introduced the Bankroll Beneficiaries initiative created to support the families of players who have passed away. The […]
Insider
May 3, 2021
ESA Gaming Maria Malfasi: “We’re Proud of the Innovation and Creativity We Bring to the Table”
ESA Gaming has had a busy year so far in 2021. Hot on the heels of a new partnership with iSoftBet, the company’s sizable footprint is growing. As one of the premier developers of iGaming products, ESA has sought market entries in multiple jurisdictions around the world, from Europe to Latin America and it has […]
Poker
April 28, 2021
Wynn to Host the Wynn Millions $10M GTD Poker Event in Summer
The poker summer in Las Vegas will be busy as Wynn Resorts is hosting the Wynn Millions $10,000 buy-in event, part of its $16 million Signature Series. Multi-Million Poker Events Back on the Strip Wynn Millions will feature a $10,000 buy-in event to fill up for the vacuum left by the WSOP Main Event, which has been pushed back […]
Legal
April 23, 2021
Kentucky Judge Rules $100m Bond Payment in PokerStars Case
A Franklin Circuit Judge has ruled out against PokerStars and ordered the $100 million in bonds placed with insurers to be paid to the state of Kentucky. Kentucky Judge Sides with State in PokerStars Penalty Kentucky is determined to seek interest payments from Flutter Entertainment, the present owner of PokerStars, for the card room’s operations […]