Jeffrey McMillan
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Stephen A. Smith Slams Gilbert Arenas Over Poker Game Arrest Joke
After being arrested last week for allegedly running an illegal poker game, former NBA all-star Gilbert Arenas made light of the situation on a livestream. Fellow on-screen talent Stephen A. Smith wasn't amused. Arenas' joke referenced Smith's talk show, "First Take," which prompted the ESPN sports analyst to take him...
Grosvenor Goliath Sets Another Event Record, Drawing Largest Tournament Field Outside the WSOP
The 2025 Grosvenor Goliath was the biggest live poker tournament in history outside of Las Vegas, drawing a record 12,961 entries. The event has drawn fields of 10,000-plus every year since...
Charlie Carrel Tells the Story of How He Spun His Final €5000 Into $3 Million
Poker pro Charlie Carrel revealed on Monday that he was once within €5,000 of being stone broke before bouncing back to grow his bankroll to as much as $3 or...
Poker Palace Casino Closure: Long-Time North Vegas Locals’ Haunt Shutting Down in October
The Poker Palace Casino in North Las Vegas will close on October 1, after 51 years in business. The small establishment caters to residents more than tourists. In fact, the casino's...
National Heads-Up Championship Bracket Set: Good Draws and Matchups to Watch
The National Heads-Up Championship released the bracket for its long-awaited return to Peacock and PokerGO. The series kicks off this fall, and last night's bracket draw reveals some big matchups,...
WSOP Online Circuit Series Returns in August With 12-Event Schedule and WSOP Paradise Package Up for Grabs
The WSOP Online Circuit Series will return August 7-18. Though offering $1.5 million in guarantees, the August series is a step down in size from other recent instalments, consisting of...
Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Accused of Running Illegal High-Stakes Poker Game
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested on suspicion of running an illegal high-stakes poker game out of his Los Angeles-area home on Wednesday. The former three-time All-Star for the...
Thai Government Recognizes Poker as a Sport, While Punnat Punsri Takes on the Role of National Hero
The Sports Authority of Thailand officially recognized poker as a sport on Tuesday at a press conference held by the Thailand Poker Association. The President of the Thailand Poker Association,...
Shot Clocks Still an Unsolved Issue for Tournament Directors at Taiwan Summit
The Poker Tournament Directors Association (TDA) met in Taiwan last week to discuss the major issues in the tournament poker world today, with "shot clocks" (or "action clocks") and disruptive player...
National Heads-Up Poker Championship Returns This Fall on Peacock and PokerGO
The National Heads-Up Poker Championship is making its return after a twelve-year hiatus in the fall of 2025. Presented by PokerStars, the episodes will premiere on NBC's streaming service Peacock...
