May 11th, 2018 | by
Kaycee JamesThe World Series of Poker (WSOP) has unveiled one of its most unique innovations of the last few years by announcing a partnership with esports brand, UMG Media Corp. Moving with the times has been something WSOP bosses have...
May 7th, 2018 | by
Brian CorlissePoker in China was dealt another blow recently after two leading venues closed their doors and a live tour was forced to postpone its launch. First reported by local gaming media outlet Somuchpoker, the latest from Macau is that...
April 6th, 2018 | by
Jason ReynoldsSCOOP 2018 is going to give away at least $65 million in prize money as well as five Platinum Passes worth $30,000 each. Since launching in 2009, the annual Spring Championship of Online Poker has continued to grow in size, but...
February 12th, 2018 | by
Kaycee JamesWinamax has become the latest online operator to receive a cross-border iGaming license as part of the liquidity sharing deal between France, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The online poker site is only active in France, but...
January 26th, 2018 | by
Kaycee JamesPoker liquidity sharing in Europe will move another step forward very soon according to politicians and industry insiders. Speaking to local media outlet GiocoNews, Italy’s Under Secretary of State at the Finance Ministry, Pier...
January 19th, 2018 | by
Jason ReynoldsOnline poker in Delaware has taken a tumble in 2017 according to the latest figures from the state’s regulator, the Delaware Lottery. Looking back on the last 12 months of activity, the market as a whole contracted by 18...
December 8th, 2017 | by
Jason ReynoldsGVC Holdings has signaled its intention to takeover Ladbrokes Coral in a deal that could be worth as much as £3.9 billion/$5.2 billion. Announced on December 7, the statement regarding a possible acquisition was published by GVC...
October 18th, 2017 | by
Kaycee JamesKings Casino owner Leon Tsoukernik has won part of his recent legal battle against Australian poker pro Matthew Kirk, but he may still have to payout $2 million. Following a lawsuit brought against him by Kirk back in June 2017,...
October 2nd, 2017 | by
Jason ReynoldsMore than 100,000 players from 130 countries competed in PokerStars’ 2017 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), which wrapped up last week. The large turnout resulted in a record $90.6 million in prize money, far...
September 1st, 2017 | by
Kaycee James888 Holdings Plc, the company in charge of 888poker, has been fined a record $10 million for failing to comply with the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) player protection guidelines. Following reports that 888poker and its...