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Farbod Nazari Triumphs In WPT Cyprus Championship

Iran's Farbod Nazari overcame a field of 520 entries in the 2026 WPT Cyprus Championship to earn $368,900.

Thomas Eychenne Nabs 2nd Major EPT Barcelona Win

One year after winning the EPT Barcelona main event, Thomas Eychenne took down the PokerStars Open Barcelona €2,700 high roller for $683,698.

World Cup Betting Aids U.S. Online Sports Betting In July

The U.S.'s top online gaming states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey enjoyed solid growth in July, boosted by the World Cup.

GGPoker Receives First Online Poker License In Alberta

GGPoker received the first online poker license in Alberta, but it may wait to launch until there's a final ruling on shared liquidity.

Tom Fuchs Wins EPT Barcelona €100k For $1.3 Million

German high-stakes crusher bested 27 entries in the six-figure buy-in to earn a career-high payday of $1.3 million.

Jason Wheeler Wins PokerStars Open Barcelona

Jason Wheeler topped a 4,333-entry field in the 2026 PokerStars Open Barcelona Main Event to earn a career-best $847,960 payday.

2026 National Heads-Up Championship Now Streaming

The first four episodes of the 2026 National Heads-Up Poker Championship are now streaming on Peacock and will air on NBC Sports NOW.

Two-Time Bracelet Winner Brent Carter Passes Away

Longtime poker pro Brent Carter, who collected two World Series of Poker bracelets during his long career, has died at 77.

Wilson, Roiter Win EPT Barcelona High Rollers

Brock Wilson and Klemens Roiter capture EPT Barcelona high roller titles as Ottomar Ladva posts back-to-back second-place scores in Spain.

WSOP Paradise: 20 Bracelets, $120M In Guarantees

The 2026 WSOP Paradise heads to Baha Mar Hotel & Resort from Dec. 2–17, with 20 bracelet events and $120 million in guarantees.

Evan Sandberg Wins AZ Championship For $627k

The 20th annual Arizona State Poker Championship drew a record 4,018 entries. Champion Evan Sandberg took home a $627,050 first-place prize.

FanDuel Defends RG Efforts Amid Bryce Harper Controversy

Sportsbook officials detailed its VIP program and its safeguards to Congress after a Bryce Harper video sparked controversy.

Israeli Soccer Player Facing Match-Fixing Accusation

Local Israeli authorities took a professional soccer player into custody over concerns he was fixing matches.

Coleman, Kolev Highlight Onyx High Roller Winners

David Coleman and Boris Kolev each won significant side events at the 2026 Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus.

Gamblers Buy Losing Lotto Tickets On eBay To Offset Taxes

To combat the tax change that allows just 90% of gambling deductions, some gamblers are snagging losing lottery tickets to show more losses.

HBO Creating Series On Female Casino Crusher

A new series on HBO will tell the story of Gina Fiore, known for using a blackjack card-counting system to beat casinos across the world.

Curtis King Wins WSOP Circuit Cherokee Main Event

Curtis King won his first career World Serie of Poker Circuit ring and a career-best $363,703 in the WSOPC Cherokee main event.

Mikalai Vaskaboinikau Wins $50K Onyx High Roller

Belarus' Mikalai Vaskaboinikau won the $50,000 buy-in Onyx High Roller Championship in Cyprus, claiming a $450,000 first-place prize.

Poker Strategy: Stop Paying Off The Nits

Poker coach and braclet winner Jonathan Little explains what hands you should play against nits, and what hands you should fold.

Illinois Powerball Player Binks $1 Billion Jackpot

A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois contained all six of the winning numbers on the Aug. 12 drawing, with a winning jackpot of $1.04 billion.

APT Crowns Back-to-Back Hong Kong Champs

Hong Kong's Stephen Pang won the 2026 Asian Poker Tour Incheon main event, earning $293,700 in his first major live tournament result.

Vegas Casino Aborts Month-Long Promo After Just Three Days

A planned, month-long Las Vegas casino promotion for $200 in free slot play drew so many gamblers that it was canceled after just three days.

Prediction Markets Face Legal Threats On Several Fronts

The legal fight against prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket continued this week with Baltimore joining the battle via lawsuits.

Raoul Kanme Captures Onyx Main Event Title

Dutch player Raoul Kanme topped a 255-entry field in the 2026 Onyx Super High Roller $25,000 main event to win a career-best $1,250,000.

Colorado Latest To Ban Credit Card Deposits For Sports Betting

New Colorado sports betting rules became law this week and include a ban on credit card use to fund accounts and a deposit limit.

Tribal Casinos Report Record Revenue Of $46.2 Billion In 2025

Gross gaming revenue at tribal casinos in the US was $46.2 billion in 2025, a 5.3% increase over the previous year.

$60M Club: The Stars Atop The Earnings Leaderboard

Bryn Kenney extended his lead on the all-time money list with $92 million, while Alex Foxen became the ninth member of the $60 million club.

Nevada Severs Ties With National Council On Problem Gambling

The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severs ties with the National Problem Gambling Group, citing concerns about its Kalshi partnership.

Do Florida Campaign Donations Signal Gaming Expansion?

Gambling interests are making hefty donations to candidates in Florida races to possibly influence future gaming expansion in the state.

Raminder Singh Wins Four SHRPO Trophies, Extends Record With 20

Raminder Singh and Jean Laurent earned four titles each as the 2026 SHRPO festival awarded over $12.3 million in total prize money across 63 events.