Jeffrey McMillan

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Jeffrey is an Expert Gambling Writer with a specific focus on poker which has been his main focus for the better part of five years. He has worked in a variety of capacities at the biggest poker events in the world, WSOP, EPT, local tournaments and more. He has worked with PokerNews, Poker.Org, 888poker and the WSOP itself through the years. Jeff is also a fervent follower of many sports,

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Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Nixes Casino Plan With Vote

Jeffrey McMillan 24 June 2026

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina voted down an amendment that would allow for a casino in a southeastern county, near the South Carolina border. Tribe Chairman John Lowery posted on Facebook that the tribe voted it down: A majority of the Lumbee people have spoken, and they have said...

Greg Himmelbrand: Recapping The Monster Stack’s New Format, More Negative Chatter than Expected

Jeffrey McMillan 24 June 2026

New York poker pro Greg Himmelbrand expressed concern about the WSOP's new format for the Monster Stack when he spoke with PokerScout about it in February, but even he was surprised at...

AI Emerges as a Tool in the War Against Illegal Gambling Ads

Jeffrey McMillan 23 June 2026

AI has emerged as a tool in the war against illegal gambling ads. More countries have begun turning to it in support of crackdowns. The most recent example comes from...

Dutch Trade Association Sues Meta for Illegal Gambling Ads

Jeffrey McMillan 22 June 2026

A Dutch gambling trade association is suing Meta for illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit alleges that the social media giant did not act to prevent black...

Gazebo in DAER Club at Seminole Hard Rock Collapses, Leading to Five Injuries

Jeffrey McMillan 22 June 2026

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, experienced a partial rooftop structure collapse that injured five people over the weekend. A windy Saturday in South Florida saw...

Alex Foxen Surges to the Lead in WSOP Player of the Year, Carries Lady Gaga to Top of 25K Fantasy

Jeffrey McMillan 22 June 2026

As the 2026 WSOP nears its halfway point, Alex Foxen has surged to the top of the player of the year leaderboard, while also propelling Team Lady Gaga to first...

Ukraine Bans Troops From Gambling Under Martial Law

Jeffrey McMillan 19 June 2026

Members of the Ukrainian military will be banned from accessing gambling during the period of martial law under a new resolution. The decision was made in a collaboration between the...

Sammartino Claims WSOP Shuffler Dealt Identical Hands Twice in a Row

Jeffrey McMillan 19 June 2026

Professional player Dario Sammartino posted a claim yesterday that an automatic card shuffler in use at the WSOP produced two identical deals in a row. The integrity of card shufflers...

Austrian Poker Players Could See a Temporary Blackout After Regulated Market Launch

Jeffrey McMillan 19 June 2026

Austria is close to regulating iGaming, but a clause is under consideration that would lead to a temporary poker blackout in the country. The final negotiations over the law involve...

Opinion: Complaints About Poker Commentary Are Contradictory, Unsolvable

Jeffrey McMillan 18 June 2026

The commentary on the WSOP stream has been under fire from fans who seem to me to be long on complaints and short on solutions. Most of the criticism amounts...