February 27th, 2017 | by
Jason ReynoldsPotential regulation for online poker in New York received another boost recently after Assemblyman J Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon) signaled he’s ready to move the issue along. On February 7, 2017, Pretlow submitted A05250 in...
February 24th, 2017 | by
Kaycee JamesThe third annual Global Poker Index (GPI) American Poker Awards recently named its class of 2017 and leading the way with two awards was Jason Mercier. As part of the GPI’s ongoing mission to recognize talent and turn poker...
February 22nd, 2017 | by
Jason ReynoldsUnibet Poker has drafted in three Irish pros with a strong social media presence to help increase its marketing potential across Europe. Dara O’Kearney, David Lappin and 2013 Irish Open Main Event winner Ian Simpson have...
February 20th, 2017 | by
Brian CorlisseIndia’s Poker Sports League (PSL) completed its initial draft process after the final five teams were announced on February 20th. Since the Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of...
February 17th, 2017 | by
Kaycee JamesAfter an unexpected amount of interest, the Aria Super High Roller Bowl will now welcome 56 of the richest players in the game. Running the event in conjunction with broadcaster Poker Central, the Aria had initially planned to...
February 15th, 2017 | by
Brian CorlissePokerStars’ push to innovate and bring more casual players into the game may be set to take another step forward if it’s latest product performs well in its testing phase. Announced in a press release on February 14...
February 13th, 2017 | by
Kaycee JamesHigh stakes poker pro Igor Kurganov has put pen to paper and become a fully-fledged member of Team PokerStars. The Russian pro is a master of both tournaments and cash games and will join PokerStars with live earnings just over...
February 10th, 2017 | by
Brian CorlisseThe Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas will be closing the doors to its poker room on April 25th. As part of MGM Resorts International’s plans to rebrand and restructure the Monte Carlo into two new hotels, Park MGM and The...
February 8th, 2017 | by
Kaycee JamesOnline poker in New York could happen in 2017, but only if there’s enough political will to make it so. Following New York Senator John Bonacic’s (R-Mount Hope) submission of online poker bill S03898 on January 27,...
February 6th, 2017 | by
Brian CorlisseMichael Phelps might be the best poker playing swimmer in the world, but he’s not quite as good as his wife Nicole it seems. With the Super Bowl presenting the perfect opportunity for celebrities, business owners and poker...