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WATCH: Negreanu Bad Beat With Bracelet On The Line

Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu streamed final-table action from the WSOP Online $25,000 high roller, finishing fourth for $415,700.

New Legislation Restarts Ohio Online Casino Debate

Ohio lawmakers are revisiting online casinos with a proposal that would ban online promo credits and tie incentives to retail casinos.

State Lawmakers Express Desire For Online Casino Legalization

During a recent panel at this week's iDEA conference, lawmakers from Virginia, Massachusetts, and Ohio appeared optimistic about legalization.

Eric Chang Wins WSOP Circuit TCH Austin Main Event

Texan Eric Chang won the biggest $1,700 buy-in World Series of Poker Circuit main event in history at Texas Card House Austin for $433,670.

Former Resorts World Las Vegas Employee Sues Casino

Former Resorts World Vegas Compliance Director Preston Banks is suing the casino, claiming he was fired after uncovering suspicious activity.

Greg Mueller: From Hockey To Poker’s Biggest Stage

Former pro hockey player Greg Mueller reflects on his third-place run in the 2026 World Series of Poker main event.

WATCH: Daniel Negreanu Falls Short Of Ninth Bracelet

Daniel Negreanu finished seventh in the WSOP Online $10K PLO event after a massive 200 BB pot against Andreas Freund.

Congya Zhang Wins Mediterranean Poker Party Kickoff

2026 WSOP Main Event last woman standing Congya Zhang scored a career-best $300,000 win at the Mediterranean Poker Party.

The Cost Of Picking Off Bluffs In 2-7 Triple Draw

Mixed games expert Kevin Haney breaks down a hand of 2-7 Triple Draw to explain why a good player would purposely take an equity hit.

Opinion: WSOP Tourneys Shouldn't Be Invite-Only

The WSOP announced a $250,000 'pro-am' as part of WSOP Paradise. It's a concerning step toward the privatization of open bracelet events.

House Committee Passes Bill To Repeal Gambling Tax Change

A House committee has advanced legislation that would repeal the tax provision that allows for only 90% of gambling loss deductions.

partypoker Parent Entain Announces Layoffs

Partypoker parent Entain is laying off another 400 employees in response to the UK's rising taxes on gambling.

Illinois Bill Would Scrap Tax On Sports Prediction Markets

State Rep. Travis Weaver is sponsoring a bill that would eliminate Illinois' newly enacted tax on prediction market sports contracts.

Dvoress, Tang, And Punsri Join Triton's $30M Club

Daniel Dvoress, Danny Tang, and Punnat Punsri have joined Triton Poker’s $30 million club. Check out the tour's top ten earners inside.

Simao, Petrangelo Chop Triton Finale For $2M+ Each

After claiming $7.25M and the $200,000 Triton Jeju Invitational title, Joao Simao chopped a $150K event with Nick Petrangelo for over $2.5M.

Wang Ye Speedruns To First Triton Title In Jeju Turbo

Wang Ye won his first trident trophy in the $30k turbo at Triton Jeju II for $256,000, topping a stacked final table on his way to the title.

Tribal Gaming Group Speaks Out Against Crypto Bill

The Indian Gaming Association spoke out against the Clarity Act because it would give more power to prediction market regulator, the CFTC.

Sydney Sweeney, LeBron James Spark Latest Prediction Market Drama

Some of the biggest celebrities came out to stump for prediction markets, and Robinhood CEO said states are only worried about tax revenue.

Nick Schulman Wins Triton Jeju Main Event For $3.9M

Hall of Famer Nick Schulman bested 196 entries in the Triton Jeju $100,000 main event for a career-high $3,854,888 payday.

Former NFL Player Ordered To Pay Gambling Debts

A Georgia judge said former Atlanta Falcon Kroy Biermann must pay $64,000 to the Baha Mar Casino in the Bahamas.

Lawmakers Discuss Repeal Of 2026 Gambling Tax Provision

During the first few days of the U.S. Congressional session, US lawmakers are discussing bills to repeal the provision in the OBBA.

Ben Tollerene Wins Jeju Turbo For 5th Triton Title

Ben Tollerene won a $50,000 turbo bounty event at Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju just one day after another high-stakes podium finish.

2026 WPT World Championships Schedule Released

The 2026 WPT World Championship schedule at Wynn Las Vegas has been revealed, with $20 million in guarantees from Nov. 27-Dec.21.

Athletes Form Group To Stop Nebraska Online Betting

University Of Nebraska football alumni formed Save Nebraska Sports to fight against the online sports betting ballot initiatives.

More Rake Is Better? Small Stakes Rake Is On The Rise

How has the rake changed in live poker tournaments over the past decade? Card Player took a look at the numbers.

Wantman Edges Past Schulman For First Triton Title In Jeju

Matthew Wantman took down a $50,000 event in Jeju, defeating friend Nick Schulman heads-up for his first Triton title and $836,721.

United Airlines CEO Banned From Several Las Vegas Casinos

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he's banned from several casino blackjack tables because of his ability to count cards.

Joao Simao Wins Triton Jeju Invitational For $7.25M

Brazil's Joao Simao topped a record 173-entry field in the $200,000 Triton Jeju Invitational to earn $7.25 million.

Massachusetts City Sues MGM Casino

Springfield, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit against MGM Springfield casino, claiming the property hasn't met its host requirements.

Global Poker To Pay New York $8 Million For Violations

VGW, parent company of Global Poker and Chumba Casino, has agreed to pay New York $8 million to settle illegal gambling allegations.