Arthur Crowson

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Arthur Crowson has been writing about the poker industry for over a decade and has been on the ground for some of the game’s most historic moments, including the incredible growth of the WSOP from 2006 onwards, the online poker boom, and the massive expansion of poker tours across the globe from Malta to Manila. Drawing on a background in print journalism, Arthur has also covered crypto and finance for

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Latest Articles By Arthur Crowson (46)

Report: DraftKings Cuts 5% of Staff as AI Takes Larger Role

Arthur Crowson 25 February 2026

Online gambling giant DraftKings is allegedly in the midst of a significant series of layoffs despite robust revenue in its most recent quarter. According to Jordan Bender, an analyst with Citizens Capital Markets and Advisory, a workforce reduction of approximately 5% is anticipated, with the expectation that AI will pick...

Hackers Demand $1.55M in Bitcoin as Wynn Faces Class-Action Lawsuit

Arthur Crowson 23 February 2026

Resort and casino giant Wynn is already facing a class-action lawsuit over an alleged data breach that was reported over the weekend. The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters allegedly stole more...

Decision Expected Next Week in High-Profile Tom Goldstein Poker Case

Arthur Crowson 20 February 2026

The jury is nearing a verdict in one of the most sensational poker-connected cases ever to go to trial. Poker player and renowned Supreme Court attorney Tom Goldstein stands accused...

Oklahoma Joins Multi-State Push Against Sweepstakes Gaming

Arthur Crowson 20 February 2026

Oklahoma is the latest state seeking to shut down sweepstakes casinos with new legislation that broadens the definition of online gambling and effectively closes the dual-currency loophole. The bill, officially...

Circa Casino to Host Bitcoin-Themed ‘Block Party’ in New Experiment

Arthur Crowson 19 February 2026

Circa Resort & Casino is experimenting with a potentially untapped market in Las Vegas: Bitcoin and blockchain enthusiasts. The downtown casino get a makeover in Bitcoin-orange during its “Bitcoin Takeover”...

With Regulatory Turmoil Resolved, EPT Paris Set for Dramatic Return

Arthur Crowson 18 February 2026

Poker players have been waiting nearly two years for the EPT to make a triumphant return to France, and the wait is nearly over. EPT Paris starts Feb. 18, 2026,...

UK Study Finds Gambling May Deliver Less Economic Value Than Assumed

Arthur Crowson 13 February 2026

A new U.K. report asserts that vices like gambling, tobacco, and unhealthy foods might not stimulate the economy as much as previously thought. It’s been a long-held belief that activities...

New Maryland Bill Would Bring Legal Online Poker, Multi-State Play

Arthur Crowson 13 February 2026

Legal online poker is once again on the table in Maryland. A new bill in the Maryland Senate would allow regulators to license online cardrooms. The Internet Poker Authorization and...

Report: 2026 WSOP Schedule Set for Imminent Release

Arthur Crowson 12 February 2026

The highly anticipated World Series of Poker summer schedule will drop tomorrow, a GGPoker social media post hinted. The WSOP schedule is generally revealed in January or February, so the...

FanDuel Eliminates Credit Card Funding Option Across All States

Arthur Crowson 12 February 2026

It's getting harder and harder to find a sportsbook that accepts credit cards. FanDuel just updated its FAQs to announce that all credit card support will be dropped from the...