by Sean Chaffin | Published: Mar 20, '25

Based on the changing landscape in the state legislature, attempts to legalize sports betting and casinos in Texas may be hitting a dead end. This is despite recent support from Gov. Greg Abbott and other legislators. However, a dozen new Republican legislators have replaced pro-gaming lawmakers this legislative session and have come out against any […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Jun 10, '26

Former prop players in California could soon claim a portion of a $43 million settlement on a case concerning fees collected from the state.

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Jun 09, '26

As the primary approaches, Democrats in the gubernatorial race have a similar spectrum of beliefs on a possible casino.

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Jun 05, '26

Resorts World is balking at a payment it makes to New York's horseracing industry, claiming it already pays through a tax on slots.

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Jun 04, '26

Illinois legislation would tax prediction market sports contracts at 1.75%, a move similar to the state's action against sportsbooks.

by Card Player News Team | Published: Mar 04, '26

Long before the explosion of ChatGPT in November 2022, a different kind of artificial intelligence was honing its skills in the world of high-stakes gambling. While the public is only now beginning to grapple with AI’s implications, the gambling industry has been quietly developing and simultaneously battling against intelligent systems for decades. Step into any […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Nov 12, '25

Xuan Liu became the first female player to win a Triton event last May when the Canadian pro took down the $25,000 Triton Montenegro WPT Global Slam. The score came right as her ambassador deal with WPT was coming to an end, but may have proved to be a springboard for other opportunities. As the World Series […]

by Art Parmann and Justin Young | Published: Sep 03, '25

The 2012 World Series of Poker was massive for Greg Merson. The poker pro originally from Laurel, Maryland, took down the $10,000 limit hold’em six-handed event for more than $1.1 million and just 11 days later won the $10,000 main event for $8.5 million. It was an impressive run that included two more final table […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Aug 20, '25

The 2025 World Series of Poker $10,000 main event felt like a throwback to the Moneymaker era of the game’s most prestigious event, with a palpable buzz from day 1. By the close of tournament registration, 9,735 players had laid down their buy-in to sit down at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas, making it the […]

by Art Parmann and Justin Young | Published: May 20, '25

When it comes to the World Poker Tour, Darren Elias is king – with four titles, 13 final table appearances, and 47 cashes overall. The only WPT category he doesn’t lead is in total earnings, although he has won plenty, with $4.6 million of his career $13.9 million in cashes coming on the tour. His path to the top of […]