Jeffrey McMillan
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California’s Blackjack Ban May Force an Increase in Local Sales Tax
Two Los Angeles-area cities with prominent cardrooms are proposing a sales tax increase intended to offset the financial impact of California's recent commercial blackjack ban. The ban, which was abruptly instituted by Attorney General Rob Bonta in February, would devastate the local economies of Commerce and Bell Gardens, according to...
Puerto Rico Battles Over Gambling Machines
A battle over gambling machines in Puerto Rico has begun as regulations go into effect that direct law enforcement to confiscate unlicensed machines. Authorities are attempting to crack down on...
Tom Dwan Opens Up: Cash Short Despite Big Winnings and Exotic Stories
Tow Dwan is no longer the same high-stakes cash game player he once was, having become a suburban, occasional poker player despite the millions of dollars he once played for....
Thailand Gambling Raids Bust Groups of Indian Nationals
Police in Pattaya, Thailand, took down two online gambling networks in one day after raiding rented villas and arresting 68 Indian nationals. The first raid resulted in the arrest of...
Planet Hollywood to Open First Casino Resort in Nation of Georgia
Planet Hollywood Resorts International announced this week that it has chosen Tbilisi, Georgia, as a location for a new integrated casino resort, the first in the Caucasus nation. The resort...
Garrett Adelstein to Release Book on Robbi Lew Controversy and More
Poker cash game player Garrett Adelstein announced a book release that details his full thoughts on the infamous J-4 hand involving Robbie Jade Lew. In a video teaser posted on...
WSOP Main Event Final Table to Return to ESPN in August After Seven Years
The World Series of Poker main event will return to ESPN, with the final table shown on mainstream prime-time TV from Aug. 3-5. It's ESPN's first time broadcasting poker's biggest...
All Signs Point to NBA Expansion in Vegas
The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to approve the exploration of two new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle. The vote is not a guarantee that the league...
Lodge Lays Off Staff, Remains Closed Indefinitely After County DA Takes Aim
The Lodge Card Club will remain closed indefinitely after staff were laid off permanently, as a months-long legal battle lies ahead for the popular Texas cardroom. The effects of the...
WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus Postponed Due to ‘Ongoing Uncertainties in the Region’
The World Series of Poker postponed the upcoming Super Circuit in Cyprus, citing "ongoing uncertainties in the region." WSOP's X account announced the decision on Sunday with a brief statement....
