by Sean Chaffin | Published: May 16, '24

Most casino gamblers wait years and years, hoping for a massive jackpot on a slot machine or table game. With the odds so stacked against them, seeing those symbols line up perfectly on the reels or a huge bonus payout may not ever come. However, one recent Las Vegas visitor didn’t have to wait long […]

by Julio Rodriguez | Published: May 01, '12

At noon on Monday, after urging their patrons to “drink them dry,” O’Sheas Casino officially closed to the public. The property, which is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip across from Caesars Palace, is being closed to make way for a brand new $500 million entertainment district, complete with casual dining and […]

by Julio Rodriguez | Published: Jun 15, '26

Not like that! Polarizing pro Martin Kabrhel loses $2 million in special WSOP edition of Hustler Casino Live while Eric Wasserson cashes in.

by Steve Schult | Published: Jun 12, '26

In a recent partnership with the Solana Foundation, the World Series of Poker is now accepting cryptocurrencies for tournament buy-ins.

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 Craig Tapscott | Published: Mar 18, '26

Justin Saliba graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, but the former college soccer player had already fallen in love with poker and decided to pursue his dream in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old has been on an incredible run over the last few years, going from a relatively anonymous online […]

by Matt Matros | Published: Mar 18, '26

Have you ever busted from a poker tournament to the sound of applause? Believe it or not, it doesn’t take a major final table or the main event bubble to experience this phenomenon. Let me tell you a little bit about ATLARGE. In the early days of the Internet there existed things called ‘newsgroups.’ Think […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 04, '26

In late 2018, Doug Polk quit poker. He reiterated that stance in March 2020, stating unequivocally that he didn’t enjoy the game anymore, and he was done with the industry for good. But it didn’t stick. The three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner built his reputation by becoming one of the best heads-up online no-limit hold’em […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 04, '26

The return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship represents the resumption of one of the most recognizable events in the history of the game. The 64-player heads-up championship debuted in 2005, pitting the best players against celebrities, athletes and wealthy enthusiasts. Phil Hellmuth won the inaugural edition of the tournament, which aired on NBC. The […]

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 […]