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Poker Busts, Stings, and Crackdowns of 2014

Poker busts were once again plentiful in 2014 as notorious pros, international crooks, unknown ringleaders, and even corporate headquarters were raided by officials around the world. If you were up to something smelling even...

Top Poker Players to Watch in 2015

It’s harder than ever for poker players to emerge from the vast pool of competitors and become a well-known figure in the game. Some enjoy that ability to fly under the radar, but others yearn for the intimidation factor...

Poker Pros: How the Career Changed in 2014

Poker pros are the sharks amateur players must be aware of, whether in an online cardroom or real life casino. These men and women dominate the game, and while these all-in masters have existed for decades, the occupation of...

Poker: Still America’s Favorite Card Game in 2014

We love poker, as do 40 million others who say they play regularly, including 23 million in the United States. That means over 10 percent of adults in America are going all-in for their chances at a royal flush and winning the...

Unforgettable Poker Headlines from 2014

Poker headlines in 2014 varied from legal scandals and political jockeying, to corporate takeovers and international crime. Though plenty of stories surfaced over the last 12 months that will influence the game for the...

Women Who Grabbed the Poker Universe in 2014

Women’s poker is a key demographic that most industry insiders would like to see grow at a faster rate than it currently is. Historically a man’s game, but the participation of women in poker has risen over the...

Poker’s Biggest Bad Boys Of 2014

Poker’s 5 Biggest Bad Boys of 2014 is a star-studded list. Big name players were ill-behaved over the past 12 months, giving them an honor most wouldn’t want. However, these five men don’t play by the...

Craziest Poker Stories That Made Our Heads Turn in 2014

2014 poker stories featured no shortage of controversy, cantankerousness, and craziness. But there’s crazy, and then there’s CRAZY. Let’s take a look at some of the most over-the-top moments from the year that...

Partypoker New Jersey to Implement Wait List Solution

The Partypoker New Jersey online poker room has been one of the most popular regulated choices for players in the state. Still, there has been one noticeably absent feature: wait lists for players who want to reserve a seat at a...

Charania and Lichtenberger Win Millions in Bellagio World Poker Tour Events

The World Poker Tour held two major poker tournaments that awarded three prizes of over $1 million this weekend, with all of the action taking place in the Bellagio in Las Vegas. That casino played host to both the WPT Five...