Poker pro Gordon Vayo is known for many accomplishments at the live and online poker tables, most famously for his second-place finish at the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event final table. He lost the heads-up match against Qui Nguyen at the November Nine event, though he still cashed
Poker players in Texas know how to find games. Whether they travel to neighboring states that allow casinos and card rooms or locate underground games closer to home, there are ways to play poker. Some have found a different avenue. With some legal advice and personal determination, a number of
Last year, the 2017 World Series of Poker ended with many interesting stories of winners and losers, but one of the most discussed among them was the lawsuit filed against King’s Casino owner Leon Tsoukernik by high-stakes poker pro Matt Kirk. The millions of dollars in question were eye-catching, and
The push for online poker and casino games in Michigan became the talk of the American online gaming industry in 2017 when State Senator Mike Kowall and Representative Brandt Iden began to coordinate efforts. As Kowall worked on revisions for his bill, Iden expressed unfettered optimism about his proposal and
The Women in Poker Hall of Fame was the brainchild of Lupe Soto, a longtime poker player who wanted to recognize the many women who have positively influenced the game. The Poker Hall of Fame run by the World Series of Poker honored many in poker, but few women and
It happened. Online poker liquidity has launched to connect three states for the first time in the new American regulated market. It was not without its glitches and snags, but uncharted territory must be navigated carefully and slowly. But the overwhelming sentiment from players is excitement about the merge of
The potential for online poker legislation in New York has been looking up. Dozens of co-sponsors have been added to the Assembly bill since Assemblyman Clyde Vanel joined the effort, and the list continues to grow. All the while, State Senator John Bonacic has been sitting on his Senate bill,
The weekly Global Glance looks at the online poker scene around the world. What happens with online poker and gambling beyond America’s borders can and often does impact the state of online poker in the United States. It’s been a week of heavy news for several countries, especially China and
For the sports bettors, the wait has been a long one for the decision of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. They have been watching announcements from the United States Supreme Court for several months, hoping for a decision in favor of New Jersey and its bid to offer sports
Poker players in America have no trouble remembering Black Friday. That dreaded April day in 2011 when the most popular poker sites were seized by the United States government is etched in their minds. Imagine that event with a twist. Instead of real-money poker on four major sites, it was
In less than one week, tri-state online poker liquidity in the United States will become a reality. The launch is set for May 1, when online poker players from New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware will be able to play on the same platform. They will share cash game tables and
The news broke on a Saturday, and it was big. The Stars Group, parent company of PokerStars, announced it will acquire Sky Betting & Gaming for $4.7 billion. Details, Details In a press release, in major internet media publications, and across social media, the news made its rounds over the
