By Sandra Gaweda. Published August 28, 2026. Estimated read time: 5 minutes. A wave of US sweepstakes and social casino closures hit in August 2026 as state regulators tightened their grip on the dual-currency model. A growing number of US sweepstakes and social casinos shut down in August 2026 as
By the Sandra Gaweda · Published August 26, 2026 · About a 4-minute read. The World Series of Poker Circuit is back on Oklahoma soil. On August 26, 2026, the tour returned to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa. The tournament series runs for nearly two weeks, wrapping
Lucas Jumalon Eyes A Bigger Prize Lucas Jumalon’s online poker push comes after his historic 2026 WSOP Main Event victory. Poker’s newest world champion isn’t just planning what to do with his money. He wants to change where Americans can play. Lucas Jumalon, a 22-year-old from Spokane, Washington, won the
By Sandra Gaweda. Published August 25, 2026. Approximately a 6 minute read. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed two lawsuits on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, alleging that sweepstakes-style gambling platforms operate as illegal, unlicensed online casinos disguised as free-to-play games. The complaints, filed in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, name VGW
Jamie Gold’s annual Variety Children’s Charity Poker Event raised more than $250,000 in Los Angeles this year, according to PokerNews. The invite-only fundraiser returned to Paramount Studios in late July 2026 for the 14th straight year. Gold, the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, hosted the sold-out
The 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona is officially underway, with the festival kicking off Sunday, August 16, at Casino Barcelona. The 14-day series runs through August 29 and features more than 60 trophy events across a wide range of buy-ins. Barcelona remains one of the biggest stops on the
Key Highlights Lucas Jumalon defeated Lauri Saaskilahti to win the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, claiming the $10 million first-place prize and the WSOP Main Event bracelet. Jumalon entered heads-up play with the chip lead and converted that advantage into a championship victory. The win also made the
Key Highlights Day 50 of the 2026 World Series of Poker delivered three new champions in Las Vegas. Peters, Wang, and Dwire each took down their respective events, adding their names to the growing list of this year's bracelet winners. Meanwhile, the $10,000 6-Max Championship is still alive, with Fahredin
Key Highlights The Eastern Poker Tour has locked in July 11, 2026, as the date for its WSOP League Rankings Final. The tour posted the update recently, confirming the event as the 36th installment in its ongoing league rankings series. Eligibility is open to any player who has won an
Shared liquidity allows online poker sites in different states to combine their players. This helps keep games and tournaments running smoothly. Finding accurate information about which states share players through the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) can be difficult because updates are spread across many sources. That's why we've put
Justin Smith captured the 2026 World Series of Poker Colossus bracelet, topping a massive field of 16,269 entries to earn $550,000. The win launched Smith from relative obscurity into the spotlight of one of poker's most watched events. The Colossus draws players from every skill level, making it one of
The 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship in Las Vegas is locked in at a $1,000 buy-in, with Event #68 set for June 25 at 12:00 PM. A WSOP Europe version was also held in Prague earlier this year. This guide focuses on the Las Vegas event and breaks down the key
