While most writers in the poker media were gearing up to pen a few articles about holiday online poker tournaments and making predictions for 2019. Which states might legalize online poker? Who will be poker’s next breakout star? The United States government had other plans. It seems that the Department
The American Gaming Association isn’t friendly with online gaming, or even online poker, for that matter. But the national – and internationally-recognized – trade group representing the American casino industry matters a great deal for the future of poker. The AGA represents a casino industry worth more than $260 billion
In October, 888poker made its first mention of a new poker variant called Pik’em Poker, which has now been renamed Pick’em8 Poker. The developers at 888 wanted to offer something fresh for its players, a game that might draw in new players and reignite the poker passion for others. While
When PokerStars first previewed the idea of virtual reality online poker in September, many players were excited about the prospects. As virtual reality gaming becomes more popular in some gaming circles, mixing that with poker seemed like the perfect way to mix the convenience of online poker with some of
The pieces of the puzzle are finally beginning to fit together. The World Poker Tour’s Season XVII started in July 2018 and will wrap in the first week of June 2019, it seems. And as the new final table setup is working itself out, some of the dates for that
The end-of-year holiday season is a big opportunity or online poker sites to bring the customers to the virtual tables. There are players who don’t celebrate any of the holidays, others who are away from family and friends, and some who simply relish their time playing online poker to get
Every month, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement releases the revenue totals from the previous month. For those watching internet gaming performances and trends, the overall win is always positive, as the industry grows consistently by leaps and bounds. The tough part of the monthly viewing is the breakdown
Members of Congress have busy schedules. And in today’s world, with so many important issues to handle amongst the chaos of current news cycles, those elected to the Senate and House of Representatives always have something urgent to tackle. With so much to debate and discuss, prioritizing is imperative. This
This week, 888 Holdings solidified its online poker vertical as the dominant poker provider in the new United States internet gaming market. The company acquired the outstanding interest in the All American Poker Network, also known as AAPN. The $28 million purchase puts 888 in an influential position in the
For several years, New York was thought to be a certain addition to the list of states with legal online poker. There were champions in both houses of the state legislature, and progress was especially notable on the Senate side, where the bill passed for two years in a row.
From the moment New Jersey approved PokerStars for online poker and casino operations in that new market several years ago, The Stars Group was ready to reenter the United States market in every way that presented an opportunity. The May 2018 US Supreme Court decision overturning PASPA and opening the
Call it a holiday gift, a gesture of good will, or simply a way to be done with an irksome legal affair. No matter the reason for it, poker pro Gordon Vayo should be thankful. PokerStars won the case against Vayo last month, and the result not only made Vayo
