Many players have a love/hate relationship with PokerStars. When a change is announced for players, whether it pertains to promotions or rake, bonuses or loyalty points, there will undoubtedly be some controversy. PokerStars does often consult with players in making decisions about issues that affect large numbers of players, but
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. There was quite a bit of online poker news from around the world
The American Gaming Association may be prepared to soften its stance on internet gaming. The United States lobbying organization announced the addition of six new board-level members this month, three of them active in online gambling and sports betting around the world. At first glance, it may seem that the
Less than two weeks remain in the Poker Players Alliance campaign to raise $25,000. The deadline of March 31 is quickly approaching, at which point the poker advocacy organization will be forced to decide its future. Will the PPA be able to continue to represent the interests of poker players
Several weeks ago, Connecticut came out of the shadows with ideas to expand gambling throughout the state. Bills to legalize sports betting and an online lottery were among the pieces of legislation on the table. The latest development is that Foxwoods, a massive tribal casino entity in the state, came
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. The latest news in the gambling industry is all centered in Europe. Malta
New Jersey has an online poker problem. Technically, it’s not a serious problem, as poker continues to bring in additional revenue each month, to the tune of at least $1.7 million. The issue is that the revenue has been on a nearly continuous decline for more than a year. The
The wait for online poker in Pennsylvania continues, though some tentative dates are finally being set. It took several years for Pennsylvania to debate and discuss an online gambling bill. Legislators went back and forth on tax rates and licensing fees. Bills died and new bills were introduced. Supporters were
The weekly Global Glance takes a look 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. Brazil delivered a shocker this week with a defeat of its
On International Women’s Day, it’s appropriate to take a few minutes to recognize the women in poker. Their contributions are many, their impact significant, and their presence necessary. While women still comprise only a relatively small portion of the poker community as a whole, it’s important to thank them for
The overall picture of online gambling in New Jersey is positive, showing significant growth since the industry launched in November 2013. Last year delivered another growth spurt of nearly 25% and put the total gross gaming revenue over the $770 million mark at the end of 2017. The dissected picture,
The poker world was informed today of the loss of one of its most memorable players, Paul "X-22" Magriel. He died this week at the age of 71. Most in the poker world learned of Magriel’s death from his longtime friend Erik Seidel and several others who tweeted the news
