The Japan Open Poker Tour recently broke attendance records for a live series. Poker prize pools are not legal in Japan, so the contestants play for contracts. These contracts have some monetary value, but also allow winners to play in events around the world. LAS VEGAS – The Japan Open Poker Tour recently finished its … Read more
The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has opted to remove its mask requirement. Some pandemic measures will still be in place, such as dividers at poker tables. The Hard Rock is not the only major Tampa business removing mask mandates. TAMPA, Fla. – Following in the wake of a CDC guidance stating that vaccinated people no … Read more
Casinos in Las Vegas are now able to open at 100% capacity. Several major poker rooms are taking down the dividers that went up during the pandemic. This allows for a change of format from eight to nine handed poker. LAS VEGAS – Poker players in Las Vegas can finally play without dividers in the … Read more
The WSOP will not be back in Las Vegas until fall. To fill the void, the Wynn Las Vegas will be running their largest ever poker tournament. The Wynn Millions will run from June 24-July 2, and have a prize pool of $10 million. LAS VEGAS – Wynn Las Vegas is going to be running … Read more
PokerGO and CBS Sports have partnered to bring the World Series of Poker (WSOP) to CBS Sports platforms. Initially, WSOP was aired on ESPN. CBS Sports was the first network to air WSOP in the 1970s. LAS VEGAS – World Series of Poker (WSOP) will no longer be airing on ESPN after PokerGO ends its … Read more
BetMGM’s poker app is now available in Michigan. The app is available on iPhone and Android, as well as online via a mobile website. Michigan will be the second state in which BetMGM operates a poker app. LAS VEGAS – BetMGM has announced that they are opening online poker to Michigan-based customers. This announcement makes … Read more
Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth will be facing off against one another in PokerGo’s High Stakes Duel. Negreanu is the -170 favorite at online sportsbooks. The pair have been trash-talking one another on social media for months. LAS VEGAS – The long-awaited matchup between Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth is happening as the pro poker … Read more
A new gambling bill to bring online poker to North Dakota passed in the North Dakota House of Representatives. The bill House Concurrent Resolution 3012 (HCR 3012) passed with a 54-40 majority. The bill will need Senate approval for the next phase. BISMARCK, N.D. – Online poker may soon be coming to North Dakota after … Read more
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved two licenses at their monthly meeting. The NSUS Group, which is the parent company of GGPoker, received approval for an interactive gaming manufacturer license that could bring another online poker site to Pennsylvania. The World Series Of Poker/888Holdings and Party Poker have partnerships in place to launch poker sites … Read more
Daniel Negreanu has announced he will finish his match vs. Doug Polk. Negreanu was down $770,000 at one point. While Negreanu began on top, Doug Polk has ran a tear through the previous rounds of their head to head poker matchup. LAS VEGAS – The grudge match between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk will continue … Read more