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
After more than a decade of representing online poker in America, the Poker Players Alliance is at a crossroads. The advocacy group needs a fairly sizeable amount of money in donations before the end of this month to keep functioning, and with the ability to raise those funds in question,
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. Another week brought more news about the European online poker liquidity
Connecticut was not one of the states voted most likely to legalize and regulate online poker in 2018, but that may be changing. Legislators have called for proposals to study the impact of gaming on Connecticut and the potential viability of expanding gambling to include things like sports betting. And
Sponsorships have been a significant part of the online poker scene since 2003 when Chris Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker Main Event. PokerStars realized the marketing power of Moneymaker and his story – not to mention his name – and other sites followed that lead. Within a few
Winamax has blazed a new trail in the world of online poker since it was founded in 1999. It has been a market leader in France for many years, and its roster of sponsored players has always served a specific purpose. The pros have been an effective marketing tool in
Online poker sites of all sizes come and go, but without regulation and proper licensing, those poker operators are accountable to no one. Another site has now come and gone. In a matter of just a few years, JaoPoker came and left, giving players without many online poker options a
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. Over the last week, it has become apparent that Portugal is
The players beat the house. The Nevada Gaming Control Board ruled for the players and against Station Casinos in the case of the unpaid bad beat jackpot. On a technicality, Red Rock Casino ordered a sizeable jackpot go unpaid, but the players took the situation to the regulatory body that
When PKR closed its virtual online poker doors in May 2017, players had little recourse. Their funds seemed lost forever until PokerStars stepped up in July with an offer of assistance. All PKR customers were able to move their funds to a PokerStars account and cash out from there. https://twitter.com/SkilfulPoker/status/889529940747718657
