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Andrew Moreno Earns PGT Kickoff Win, Third PokerGO Title

Andrew Moreno bested a field of 159 entrants to win event 3 of the PGT Kickoff series, taking home $162,300 and his third PGT title.

WATCH: Esfandiari, Keating Clash In $2.4M Pot

Poker pros Alan Keating and Antonio Esfandiari recently squared off on PokerGO’s Super High Roller Cash Game in a $2.4 million pot.

Negreanu Uses Kalshi Promo To Give Away WSOP Main Event Seat

Despite the mounting legal issues for prediction markets, Negreanu is running a Kalshi promotion where he gives away a main event seat.

'Giselle54' Beats 'GucciNIKE' For Half Million In High Stakes Online PLO

'GucciNIKE' and 'Giselle54' were back at it in the $500-$1,000 pot-limit Omaha games on CoinPoker, and Giselle54 won more than $500K.

Poll Shows Opposition To Mississippi Online Sports Betting Bill

A poll from an anti-iGaming group shows that the majority of participants in the Mississippi voter survey are opposed to online gambling.

Brian Battistone Breaks Through With PGT Kickoff Win

Brian Battistone won event 2 of the 2026 PGT Kickoff series, winning $173,600 and his first ever title inside the PokerGO Studio.

Maine Casino Sues State Over Online Casino Legalization

Churchill Downs, which owns the Oxford Casino in Maine, has sued the state for allowing iGaming only through the state's tribes.

Maurice Hawkins Adds To Record With 22nd WSOP Circuit Ring

Maurice Hawkins won his 22nd career World Series of Poker Circuit ring at Horseshoe Tunica, extending his all-time record.

WSOP Circuit Returns To Turning Stone In 2026

The World Series of Poker Circuit is back for another 18-ring series at Turning Stone Resort Casino in 2026.

Andrew Lichtenberger Wins First PGT Title Of 2026

Andrew Lichtenberger overcame 135 entries to win the first PokerGO Tour event of the 2026 season, earning $162,000.

North Carolina Tribe Buys Land, Hints At New Casino

The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina, which recently gained federal recognition, may be looking to build a casino east of Charlotte

Gambling Tax Fix Hits First Roadblock Of 2026

Rep. Dina Titus tried, but failed to get her bill to restore gambling tax loss deduction to 100% attached to a government spending bill.

Poker Coach Takes The Stand In High-Stakes Tax Trial

Tom Goldstein’s tax trial spotlights the lucrative relationships between poker coaches and wealthy VIPs playing in private games.

Planet Hollywood Closes Poker Room

After less than a year since reopening a poker room, the Caesars-owned property will cease operations at the end of the month.

Bill Would Overhaul Massachusetts Sports Betting Market

A bill in the Massachusetts Senate would ban certain types of bets and drastically raise the sports betting tax rate.

Biggest Trio Of Online Gambling Markets Enjoy Record '25

The three US states with the most robust iGaming markets – Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania – enjoyed record years in 2025.

Sandro Carucci Wins WSOPC Marrakech Main Event

Switzerland's Sandro Carucci secured a career-best $330,000 victory in the 2026 WSOP Circuit Marrakech main event in a come-from-behind win.

Kayhan Mokri Battles At Biggest Online Poker Games Available

Kayhan Mokri continues to climb ever higher in stakes, playing 'ATAKA' in the biggest match yet, with a $5,000 big blind.

Ben Tollerene Talks Global High Roller Domination

After an Antarctic adventure, Ben Tollerene returned from burnout to dominate poker’s biggest events, banking $21 million in two years.

Spice Up Your Home Game: Passing The Pips

Mixed games expert Kevin Haney has more poker game variations to add to your home game rotation, including Pass the Pips.

WATCH: Jungleman Rocked In Boxing Match

Sports betting host Ryan "Elf" Noel got the better of poker champ Dan “Jungleman” Cates in a boxing match that lasted less than two rounds.

Vegas Casinos Making Moves To Cut Costs, Boost Tourism

MGM Resorts is using solar to power its Vegas casinos during the day, and Derek Stevens is allowing Canadians to spend CAD at par with USD.

First Defendant In NBA Betting Scandal Gets 2 Years

Timothy McCormack, the first defendant in a far-reaching NBA betting scandal, is the first to be sentenced for defrauding sportsbooks.

Study Shows Vegas Slots Are Tightest In Nevada

A report shows that the average hold percentages by casinos on slots in Nevada, especially Vegas, have been on the rise the last two decades.

Senators Ask CDC To Study Underage Gambling

Senators are urging the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the impact of underage gambling later in life.

Iowa Bill Gives Regulators Ability To Go After Sweepstakes Casinos

Legislation at the Iowa statehouse would give the state gaming regulators the authority to aggressively pursue illegal gambling operators.

'Chip Race' Hosts Clear Air After WPT Global Departure

David Lappin and Dara O'Kearney, 'The Chip Race' podcast hosts, explain ending their WPT Global sponsorship following the signing of Ren Lin.

Ren Lin Wins Two Titles In Korea Amidst Controversy

After months embroiled in controversy stemming from online poker rule violations, Ren Lin won two titles at the Kings Poker Cup.

Iadisernia Wins WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open

Giuseppe Iadisernia outlasted 1,229 entries in the 2026 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open Championship at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood.

Massachusetts Judge Rules Against Kalshi

A Massachusetts judge has granted a preliminary injunction against prediction market firm Kalshi, barring it from offering sports contracts.