After years of inactivity in the US regulated online poker market, we finally saw some positive activity this past week. On Friday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced that New Jersey will be entering into the interstate online poker market and has signed a compact to share player pools with Nevada and Delaware. Surprise Announcement […]
Prior to the regulation of online gambling in New Jersey in 2013, analysts had huge hopes for the industry but few could have expected the impact that the fledgling industry would have casino gambling in the state. According to a recent press release by The PlayUSA Network, New Jersey just recorded its seventh straight month […]
Four years ago, Chris Moorman became the first player in online poker history to eclipse $10 million in online poker tournament earnings. Since that time only three other players had joined him in what PocketFives calls the “$10M Club.” A fifth player has now joined that elite group. Chris Hunichen, better known online as “Big […]
Anyone that was hoping for justice to be served to former Absolute Poker founder Scott Tom has been sorely disappointed with the recent “punishment” handed down by a US Magistrate. Despite having defrauded poker players worldwide out of millions, Tom not only received a proverbial slap on the wrist, but he has already returned home. […]
While online gambling legislation has stalled in nearly all states that have proposed it, one state lawmaker believes that it can be done. According to a report by Online Poker Report, Michigan State Rep. Brandt Iden believes that Michigan can still push forward on iGaming in 2017 and even believes that he can get a […]
Less than 2 months ago, Phil Hellmuth won the inaugural Poker Night in America King of the Hill challenge. He pulled off a stunning comeback victory over Dan Cates to take the title and the $200,000 winner takes all prize. Hellmuth returned to the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday to defend his title […]
It appears that online poker regulatory efforts in Pennsylvania are all but dead now according to various reports. As has been the case for much of this year, several empty promised yet again have fallen apart and it appears that lawmakers are still at an impasse over the budget. In addition, it appears that Governor […]
Partypoker continues to expand their roster of top pros. This time, they have signed 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Champion Jason Koon as an ambassador. In addition to becoming an ambassador, Koon also joins the partypoker player advisory panel. Koon an Accomplished Pro With $10 Million in Earnings Jason Koon is an accomplished pro […]
While the majority of the poker community has been focused on iGaming regulatory efforts in states like Pennsylvania and New York, an island in a US territory has now legalized online gambling. According to an article from Marianas Variety, Northern Mariana Islands Governor Ralph Torres has signed a measure that will legalize online gambling on […]
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