It has been a year of change for poker’s sole lobbying organization. It started as the Poker Players Alliance, better known as the PPA, but struggled with very little funding and a dilemma about the future of its efforts. Almost exactly halfway through 2018, the announcement came that Poker Central
The UK market is one of the fastest growing segments of the global poker industry. It is also one of the most well-regulated markets, as it is overseen by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Online poker sites are eager to obtain a UKGC license because of the ability to offer
The World Poker Tour is known for its partnerships that have forged new ground in the world of poker. While most poker businesses have relied solely on internet poker sites, land-based casinos, and other gambling-related companies for advertising, the WPT has gone beyond those traditional entities, bringing new names into
By all accounts, it looked to be a speedy takeover. The Stars Group announced in April that the company was acquiring Sky Betting & Gaming in a $4.7 billion deal. The plan was to create the world’s largest publicly-traded online gaming company. And by July 10, the deal was done.
Andrew Neeme is a longtime poker player, one who has made a living for many years playing primarily in Las Vegas cash games. He has long had a presence in poker media as well, having written for Pokerati during the poker boom and eventually producing his own vlogs about his
PokerStars has been using its platform to raise money for various charities and relief organizations since 2004. During the holidays at the end of that year, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered a tsunami that devastated countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Somalia. PokerStars took action by offering a
After a rough start to 2018 for 888poker, the online poker operator is looking to reignite some excitement for its brand. 888poker is often paired with PartyPoker as the most popular global online poker sites after PokerStars. But as PartyPoker has pushed ahead with new software, a popular live tournament
Winamax is a French-based online poker site that has been a national leader in the game since it rose to popularity from its 1999 launch. The site is well-known in France as well as around Europe for its online poker action, though it also recently expanded into sports betting as
The road to Pennsylvania online gaming has been paved with some confusion, at least for the general public. In the offices of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, it is likely running like a well-oiled machine. There are essentially three types of licenses available for new industry participants: online poker, online
Every few months, the poker community hears a whisper of the Restoration of America’s Wire Act, more commonly known as RAWA. Its financier, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, regularly tries to push an anti-online gambling agenda through the politicians to whom he regularly donates campaign funds. He also uses his lobbying
Most poker fans and players know Liv Boeree as an accomplished poker pro. She has been in the game for more than a decade, first recognized as the winner of the Ladbrokes Poker European Ladies Championship in 2008 but most well-known for her 2010 European Poker Tour Main Event victory
The World Series of Poker finished its summer series more than two months ago, but the year is not over for poker players seeking gold WSOP bracelets. The WSOP Europe is set to kick off next week in Rozvadov, a small village in the Czech Republic near the border with
