Poker Players Who Fell from Grace or Were Redeemed in 2016: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Sometimes All Three)
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Poker Players Who Fell from Grace or Were Redeemed in 2016: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Sometimes All Three)

December 30th, 2016 | by Greg Shaun
In 2016, a number of poker players were redeemed, while others took a tumble. At the World Series of Poker (WSOP), a couple of legends returned to the game, despite not exactly being welcomed back. Chris “Jesus” Ferguson and...
Pennsylvania and California Online Poker Legislation in 2016: Much Ado About Nothing Being Passed
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Pennsylvania and California Online Poker Legislation in 2016: Much Ado About Nothing Being Passed

December 28th, 2016 | by Jason Reynolds
When it came to Pennsylvania and California’s online poker passage plans in 2016, hopes were high, but delivery was low. Although many around the poker community expected Pennsylvania to pass legislation long before the...
What WSOP 2016 Showed Us About the Current State of Poker
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What WSOP 2016 Showed Us About the Current State of Poker

December 26th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
The 2016 World Series of Poker (WSOP) taught us many things. For one, poker is still an extremely popular game around the world, despite many claiming the game is “dead.” It’s not dead. Not even close. Poker clearly isn’t...
Jason Somerville to Bring Aussie Millions to the Masses via Twitch
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Jason Somerville to Bring Aussie Millions to the Masses via Twitch

December 23rd, 2016 | by Greg Shaun
Jason Somerville and Melbourne’s Crown Casino will partner up once again to help broadcast the Aussie Millions to a global audience. As he did in 2016, Somerville will use his experience and following on Twitch to help...
WSOP Announces First Events in 2017 Schedule
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WSOP Announces First Events in 2017 Schedule

December 21st, 2016 | by Kaycee James
The 2016 World Series of Poker (WSOP) might still be fresh in the memories of those who made the final table, but the organizers are already planning next year’s event. With around five months to go until the world’s...
Nagaland Issues First Online Poker License in India
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Nagaland Issues First Online Poker License in India

December 19th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
India’s first regulated online poker site has just been announced thanks to the Nagaland State Lotteries office. Back in April, the state of Nagaland, located in the Northeast of India, announced the country’s first...
Phil Ivey Forced to Pay Borgata $10.1 Million
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Phil Ivey Forced to Pay Borgata $10.1 Million

December 16th, 2016 | by Brian Corlisse
Phil Ivey has been ordered to repay $10.1 million to the Borgata by a US District Judge after losing his appeal against claims he cheated at baccarat. The long running battle between Ivey and New Jersey’s Borgata came to a...
Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick Threatens Online Poker with New Bill
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Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick Threatens Online Poker with New Bill

December 14th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is the latest politician to join the anti-online poker movement. Unlike those before him, Pennsylvania’s Fitzpatrick isn’t supporting the Sheldon Adelson-backed Restoration of...
Global Poker League China to Help Game Reach New Market
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Global Poker League China to Help Game Reach New Market

December 12th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
The Global Poker League (GPL) is looking to tap into China’s $17 billion gaming market with a new event. According to the South China Morning Post, China is the biggest gaming market in the world with around 400 million...
888poker Joins eSports World with FlowEsports Partnership
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888poker Joins eSports World with FlowEsports Partnership

December 9th, 2016 | by Kaycee James
Poker and eSports moved another step closer to each other recently thanks to 888poker. With insiders from both industries noting the similarities between the two disciplines for at least a year now, it comes as little surprise...