Within just one month, the World Series of Poker has dropped numerous big announcements regarding its plans for 2021. On April 1, the WSOP announced its intentions to host a World Series of Poker in 2021 with two online and two live components. There would be online bracelet events in
It affected RunGood as it did so many other poker companies that depend on live tournament poker. The RunGood Poker Series was running as well as ever in early 2020. It had just won the Global Poker Award the previous year for the best mid-major poker tour, and things were
When Americas Cardroom finishes one tournament series, it only means that the site is planning for another one. Or another big event is in progress. There is always something brewing. Just last month, the 11th iteration of the Online Super Series Cub3d wrapped up after five intense weeks of hundreds
PokerGO has been hosting high-stakes poker tournaments and series for years. There was the Poker Masters, the US Poker Open which led to offshoots like the Australian Poker Open, and the Super High Roller Bowl which started in the US and grew to offer versions in Russia and Australia. During
Most people in poker know of Leon Tsoukernik. He is not only the owner of King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, he is also a regular in high-stakes poker games. He also recently purchased the Atrium Casino – now called King’s Casino – in Prague. He has also been at
(Trigger warning: mention of and links to articles discussing sexual assault and murder) After many hearings and investigations, forensics and testimony, and much work on the part of the Oakland County prosecutors, there is now a trial date. Jeffery Bernard Morris will face charges of first-degree premeditated murder and
This year was bound to be unique, especially for poker players. Live poker has yet to resume for many players around the world, and in places like the US, poker tables separate players by plexiglass and masks. The 2021 WSOP will be different as well, keeping the online bracelet events
It’s happening for Michigan. Internet gaming is growing quickly, reporting significant revenue and paying millions in taxes each month. The first sites launched in January, and there are now 13 online gaming operators in the state. Together, in only three months – fewer than three due to no one actually
At one point, Delaware bucked the trend seen in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Online poker revenue increased regularly along side the other igaming verticals of video lottery and online casino table games. It is the smallest igaming market in the US by far – not including sports betting – but
The Pennsylvania gambling sector is showing its ability to rebound from the pandemic and resulting economic crisis. It is not an easy process, but most parts of this state’s gambling industry are up to the task. Online poker has its own challenges. With only one poker site regulated by the
The New Jersey gambling industry is well on its way back to normal. It will be some time before land-based casinos and tracks resume full-capacity business. It may be even longer before slot machines and casino game tables are placed in close proximity as they were before the pandemic. Speaking
It is almost time for another Venom tournament, the signature tournament of Americas Cardroom. A couple times each year, ACR promotes a Venom tournament, one that offers several starting flights and a huge prize pool guarantee. But only recently did the poker site begin to mix it up with a
