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American Gaming Association Addresses AG Nominee Loretta Lynch

The President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), Geoff Freeman, recently penned an open letter to Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch aimed at combating the illegal betting industry in the US. Addressed to the Senate...

How Manny Pacquiao Lost a Match to Justin Smith, Recounted on Instagram

Manny Pacquiao isn’t an easy man to fool. The Filipino boxer has won world championships in eight different weight divisions, having compiled a record of 57 wins, five losses, and two draws in his distinguished career. He’s...

Todd Brunson Wins $5 Million from Andy Beal

Andy Beal was once one of the biggest names in the world of poker. About a decade ago, Beal played a series of incredibly high-stakes poker matches heads up against many of the world’s top players in the dominant form of poker...

Delaware Online Poker Down Again in December

Delaware online poker sites saw yet another money of falling revenues, as the three operators in the state combined to take in just $28,589 in December 2014. The figures, released by the Delaware State Lottery, showed a 9.6...

Ryan Reynolds Stars in New Poker Movie: Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind, a new poker-themed movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn, will debut at the Sundance Film Festival next week. The latest cinematic offering focusing on the world of poker will receive its maiden...

Global Poker Index Announces Finalized Rosters for Masters Event

The Global Poker Index (GPI) has been a point of interest ever since it was first created in conjunction with the Epic Poker League (remember that?). After the league folded, the ranking system remained, and it has been one of...

Amaya Appoints Former Ontario Police Commissioner as Advisor to Board of Directors

Amaya Gaming Group announced today it has selected former Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis as an advisor to its Board of Directors. Headquartered in Montreal, Amaya CEO David Baazov says of the appointment,...

Victory for Poker Players as AG Eric Holder Cracks Down on “Equitable Seizure” Law

Attorney General Eric Holder has banned state and local police from seizing cash and property from detainees without the need for a warrant or criminal charge. Previously, police have been able to confiscate personal property...

“Homeless” Millionaire Poker Pro Faraz Jaka Featured on CNN Money

Faraz Jaka, WPT champion and winner of multiple big money online poker tournaments, recently appeared on CNN’s Money show as a nomadic millionaire. Sitting in stark contrast to the usual depictions of high stakes poker...

Daniel Negreanu Backs Effort for Las Vegas NHL Franchise

Daniel Negreanu is one of the world’s most successful poker players, but he’s also a Canadian. That should mean that it’s no surprise that he’s also a huge hockey fan, often posting about the sport on...