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Sheliakov holds trophy for his EPT Monte Carlo 1.07M win.
Sandra Gaweda Sandra Gaweda

Shevliakov Wins EPT Monte Carlo for $1.07M Amid Controversy

Shevliakov wins EPT Monte Carlo for $1,07M amid controversy, turning a low-stakes $570 satellite entry into a massive $1.07 million payday amid controversy. The event drew 1,195 entries, making it the second-largest in the history of PokerStars’ prominent European series.  Held at the iconic Sporting Monte-Carlo venue in Monaco, the

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Sandra Gaweda Sandra Gaweda

Aurelio Vallone Wins Grand Event at 2025 Malta Poker Festival

Italian poker player Aurelio Vallone took home his first major live title at the 2025 Malta Poker Festival Spring Edition, winning the $101,220 Grand Event and securing his first-ever major tournament victory. This breakout result further solidifies Aurelio Vallone's Malta Poker debut as one of the biggest stories of the

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Sandra Gaweda Sandra Gaweda

Pennsylvania Joins MSIGA for Shared Online Poker

Pennsylvania joins MSIGA for shared online poker, officially expanding its poker player pool across state lines and marking a major milestone for regulated poker in the U.S. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the agreement on April 17, 2025, making Pennsylvania the sixth state to enter the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA)

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David Lappin David Lappin

Should Non-Americans Be Wary of Travelling to WSOP 2025?

Disruptor-In-Chief No matter what your political persuasion, there is one undeniable thing about current US President Donald Trump and that is how he is an agent of chaos. Trade Wars have been started, paused and started again in the same news cycle. Executive Orders are being signed on a daily

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Sandra Gaweda Sandra Gaweda

Simon Wilson Wins 2025 Irish Poker Open in Front of Home Crowd

Local player banks $687k in record-breaking event at Royal Dublin Society. On Easter Monday, 22-year-old Simon Wilson won the 2025 Irish Poker Open, etching his name into Irish poker history and banking $687,000. The event was held at the Royal Dublin Society. It drew a staggering 4,562 entries, setting a

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David Lappin David Lappin

Poker’s Brink: Any likely fall-guy?

“History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce." ~ Karl Marx The Brink of Catastrophe On Thursday April 14th 2011, the online poker world was on the brink of catastrophe. Online poker operators who had knowingly and wilfully flouted legislation by transacting with US customers were teetering

Kristen Foxen Wins 4th PokerGo Tour Title
Sandra Gaweda Sandra Gaweda

Kristen Foxen Wins US Poker Open Kickoff

The Canadian pro takes home $158,025 and locks in her third PokerGo Tour title in just 2025. Kristen Foxen kicked off the 2025 U.S. Poker Open with a win, taking down the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em kickoff event at PokerGo Studio in Las Vegas. The victory earned her $158,025, 158 PGT

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Phil Hourguettes Phil Hourguettes

Maine Lawmakers Revisit iGaming Legislation

A bipartisan proposal to legalize online casino gaming in Maine was back before state legislators this week, with supporters projecting tens of millions of dollars in new tax revenue. At the heart of the debate is a provision granting exclusive licensing rights to the Wabanaki Nations. House Bill 1164, reintroduced

Aerial view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge framed by the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania skyline.
Phil Hourguettes Phil Hourguettes

What Shared Liquidity in Pennsylvania Means for Online Poker

History of Online Poker There was a time when online poker rooms operated in a single, open market. But as online play grew in popularity and profitability, government regulation became inevitable. In the U.S., the crackdown on iGaming came swiftly, and it wasn’t until 2012 that Delaware became the first

Danielle Moran holds up first WSOPC ring to the camera proudly at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Phil Hourguettes Phil Hourguettes

Danielle Moran Wins WSOPC Ring After Decade-Long Hiatus

As the WSOP Circuit event at Turning Stone Resort Casino wrapped up this weekend, it marked a rewarding return to the felt for mom of four Danielle Moran. Nearly a decade ago, she captured the Empire State Hold’em Championship at the same venue—and despite limited play since then, she walked

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Phil Hourguettes Phil Hourguettes

New Casino Legislation Proposed by Lawmakers in South Carolina

A bipartisan bill proposed by lawmakers in South Carolina earlier this month would bring land-based casinos to the Palmetto State. The current gambling scene is virtually non-existent, as South Carolina law prohibits gambling operations on state soil, with the exception of the lottery. Some operators have managed to bypass this

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Paul Seaton Paul Seaton

Connecticut Schedules Hearing for Online Poker Bill

Exciting news has reached us at Legal US Poker Sites as a new Connecticut Senate Bill, SB 1464, has been proposed in the Constitution State. If passed, the new bill would allow the provision of online poker as part of a multi-jurisdictional compact for the game, with the possibility for

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