Jeffrey McMillan
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Iranian State Bank Hack—Polymarket Users Debate Definition of ‘Major’ Cyberattack
Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah is offline following a cyber-attack, but Polymarket users are divided on whether to treat it as a 'major' cyberattack for purposes of resolving a market. A pro-Israel hacktivist group called "Predatory Sparrow" claimed responsibility and said it destroyed essential data for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards. They...
WSOP Eats the Loss on Cancelled Bracelet Event, But Player Frustrations Remain
Last week, the World Series of Poker's online site experienced a major malfunction during the second day of a particularly large, multi-flight online bracelet event, forcing its cancellation. Resolving the...
Casino de Campione to Host PokerStars Italian Poker Challenge
PokerStars is making its return to Italy in July for the PokerStars Italian Poker Challenge. Set to be held at the casino of Campione d'Italia, right near Lake Lugano in...
Sweepstakes Gambling Ban Passes in New York Legislature
The state of New York has officially prohibited sweepstakes games and revenues from illegal markets. The state legislature unanimously passed the bill. The final step is for Governor Kathy Hochul...
HG Vora Successfully Installs New Board Members at PENN: Will Live Poker Benefit From Retail Focus?
HG Vora Capital Management has succeeded in its effort to place two new members on PENN's Board of Directors at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. Johnny Hartnett and Carlos...
Viktor Blom Leads Team Dinkers to the Top of the $25K WSOP Fantasy Standings
Competition is heating up in the WSOP 25K Fantasy League as the series approaches its midway point, with Viktor Blom moving to the top of the individual leaderboard and lifting...
PokerStars Teams Up With PokerGO to Offer Free Streaming of Select WSOP Events
PokerStars and PokerGO have announced a new partnership for the 2025 WSOP, which will become immediately visible to poker fans. PokerStars will now be the lead sponsor of PokerGO's WSOP...
The Era of the High Roller: Six-Figure Events Becoming Commonplace at the WSOP
The first of two $100K NLH High Rollers at the 2025 WSOP wrapped up on Friday night with Joao Vieira of Portugal taking down the win as he bested a...
Tarek El Moussa Allegedly Involved in Violent Las Vegas Casino Fight
TV star Tarek El Moussa was allegedly involved in a violent fight in a Las Vegas casino last week that gave another man serious injuries. The star of the show,...
Marathon Eight Hour Heads Up Battle Ends With Another Nick Schulman Bracelet
Nick Schulman won his seventh career WSOP bracelet late on Wednesday, but it took eight hours of heads-up play to secure the win. Schulman battled Darren Elias late into the...
