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Poker Player-Owned Company To Close 8 More Casinos

Maverick Gaming, co-founded by poker player and CEO Eric Persson, will close eight more Washington casinos after closing two in September.

Michigan Tribes Withholding State Casino Payments

Payments to the state from Michigan tribal gaming have dropped over the last few years, from $52.8 million in 2022 to $15.4 million in 2025.

Alejandro Lococo Wins 2026 WCOOP Main Event

CoinPoker Ambassador Alejandro Lococo won the 2026 World Championship of Online Poker main event for $343,242, adding another major title.

Calvin Anderson Wins Eighth Career World Series Of Poker Bracelet

Calvin Anderson won the WSOP Online $777 Lucky 7's for his third bracelet of 2026 and the eighth of his career.

Soverel Strikes Again In PLO, Wins 17th PGT Title

Sam Soverel won his second trophy of the 2026 PGT PLO Series and his record 17th PGT title overall in event no. 6 of the series, for $250,000.

New Jersey Bill Decriminalizes Underage Gambling

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would change underage gambling from a criminal offense into a civil violation with fines.

Despite Struggling Strip, Nevada Casino Revenue Climbed In August

Nevada casino revenue was up 3% in August year over year, with Silver State casinos reporting $1.267 billion in revenue for the month.

CoinPoker Concludes Successful First-Ever Global Online Poker Championship

In its first-ever GOPC, CoinPoker smashed its $50 million combined prize pool guarantee, awarding more than $88 million over four weeks.

Jonas Kronwitter's Run Continues With PGT PLO Win

After a runner-up finish in the opener and two additional cashes, Jonas Kronwitter won event 5 of the PGT PLO Series for $201,600.

People Inc. Rescinds MGM Resorts Buyout Offer

Barry Diller's People Incorporated has withdrawn its bid to take MGM Resorts private, ending a proposed $18 billion-plus deal.

Study: Gamblers More Financially Literate Than Non-Gamblers

A new AGA-commissioned study found gamblers scored higher on financial literacy than non-gamblers, especially sports bettors.

Polymarket Becomes Latest Prediction Market In New York's Crosshairs

This week in prediction markets: New York isn't limiting its legal action to attacking Kalshi. It's coming after rival Polymarket, too.

Sergio Aido Wins WSOPO $10k For 3rd Bracelet, $2.2M

Sergio Aido outlasted 1,754 entries in the 2026 WSOP Online $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller to earn his third career bracelet and $2,228,762.

James Chen Collects 8 Bounties, PGT PLO $10k Title

PLO tournament specialist and WSOP bracelet winner James Chen claimed a second career PGT PLO Series title and a $239,000 first-place prize.

High-Stakes Poker Player Predicts End Of Las Vegas Games

Poker pro Brian Okin believes high-stakes private poker games in Las Vegas may end due to continuing money-laundering concerns.

Brazil Bans Online Gambling

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional order banning online gambling days before the presidential election.

Roussos Koliakoudakis Triumphs At PGT PLO Series

Roussos Koliakoudakis defeated 66 entries in event no. 3 of the 2026 PGT PLO Series to earn his first PokerGO Tour title and $198,000.

LA Poker Classic Returns To WPT Schedule

After a six-year hiatus, one of the most historic events in WPT history returns to the WPT main tour schedule for Season 25.

Bally's Secures $540 Million Loan For Bronx Casino

Bally’s Corp. has secured a $560 million loan from WhiteHawk Capital Partners, which will help Bally's complete work on its Bronx casino.

National Problem Gambling Group Calls Prediction Markets 'Gambling'

National Council on Problem Gambling president defends Kalshi membership amid resignations and member departures.

Alex Botez Wins $250,000 ClubWPT Gold Heads-Up Title

Streamer and accomplished chess player Alex Botez won an eight-player 'Poker Champs' heads-up tournament on ClubWPT Gold for $250,000.

Opinion: Last Week's Poker Streams Showcased Poor Behavior

Ethan 'Rampage' Yau and Abby 'Abby Poker' Merk both had poker Twitter buzzing with their behavior on cash game streams last week.

Fall Poker Round Up Returns To Wildhorse This Nov.

The 2026 Fall Poker Round Up returns to Wildhorse Resort & Casino from Nov. 5-15, featuring 16 events and $30,000 in added money.

Daniil Kiselev Wins Mediterranean Poker Party For $1M

Daniil Kiselev outlasted 972 entries in the $5,400 Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event in Cyprus to earn $1,000,000.

MSPT Legend Rob Wazwaz Wins Wisconsin State Championship

MSPT Hall of Famer Rob Wazwaz outlasted 1,568 entries to win the 2026 Wisconsin Poker State Championship at Potawatomi for $253,521.

Tilly Draws Out Twice For $122k Pot Vs. Esfandiari

On an episode of PokerGO's No Gamble No Future, Jennifer Tilly played a wild pot in which she sucked out on Antonio Esfandiari, twice.

Strategy: Stop Making These Three Costly Mistakes

Preflop limps? Donk bets? Poker coach Alex Fitzgerald has the solution for three huge mistakes that are killing your game.

Robert Chorlian Slays PLO Giants For First PGT Title

Robert Chorlian blitzed his way to victory in event 2 of the 2026 PGT PLO Series, earning his first major tournament victory and $135,150.

Online Gaming Helped Offset August Sports Betting Declines

The three top iGaming states reported declines in sports betting in August, but online casino revenue remained solid.

50 Cent Hopes To Bring New York Dice Game To Vegas Casinos

Rapper 50 Cent will display "Cee-lo” at the Global Gaming Expo next week, with hopes of Las Vegas casinos hosting the old-school dice game.