Mo Nuwwarah

Deputy Editor
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Mo has been reporting on the poker industry since 2013, excepting a foray into the sports betting space from 2021-2025. He's a regular in live tournaments and cash games at buy-in levels around $400-$2,000.

Latest Articles By Mo Nuwwarah (207)

Late-Registering Triton Players Outperform Their Own Earlier Buy-ins, Data Says

Mo Nuwwarah 14 August 2026

The poker world probably didn't need another argument in favor of late-registering poker tournaments, but it got one nonetheless. Industry data and analytics maven 'Tombos21' released a video in conjunction with sponsor GTO Wizard, in which he examined and explained further data supporting the profitability of late registering. In the...

Trip Report: How I Won MSPT at Rivers in Chicago, and Why it Could Be America’s Next Great Poker Tournament

Mo Nuwwarah 12 August 2026

The Major Series of Poker the Tour (MSPT) broke new ground with its first event on Illinois soil this weekend, the Illinois State Poker Championship at Rivers Des Plaines, in...

Florida Residents Push for Slot Arcade Regulation, But They Shouldn’t Hold Their Breaths

Mo Nuwwarah 07 August 2026

Some Florida residents are complaining about the state's crackdown on illegal slot arcades. An advocacy group has even popped up to push for regulation of the industry. However, these folks...

PokerStars on FanDuel to Add Mixed Games ‘Beginning in the Fall’

Mo Nuwwarah 06 August 2026

PokerStars on FanDuel, Flutter's U.S.-facing poker product, will reportedly add mixed-game functionality in the fall. The move was confirmed by a social media posting from the operator. Many players have...

WSOP Circuit Ring Winners Upset After Being Denied $5K Packages

Mo Nuwwarah 31 July 2026

The World Series of Poker's promotional materials are under scrutiny after a player won a WSOP Circuit Online ring, only to be told they won't receive a $5,000 WSOP Paradise...

Chicago-Area Gambling Machine Burglary Ring Busted as Local Businesses Remain in Limbo on Legality of VGTs

Mo Nuwwarah 30 July 2026

The Illinois attorney general's office announced charges earlier this week against three individuals alleged to have perpetrated a six-figure burglary scheme against businesses housing video gaming terminals (VGTs). A rash...

Las Vegas Summer Poker Report: WSOP is Still the King of Value

Mo Nuwwarah 24 July 2026

Now that the dust has settled on the World Series of Poker and basically all of the summer festivals in Las Vegas -- the Venetian's series is somehow still ticking...

Matt Savage Talks Changes to TDA Rules following Summit

Mo Nuwwarah 21 July 2026

The Tournament Directors Association (TDA) held its every-other-year convention, the TDA Summit, near the end of the World Series of Poker. Rule changes coming out of the TDA Summit are...

DraftKings Approved for Multi-State Poker, But to What End?

Mo Nuwwarah 17 July 2026

Early this week, news broke that DraftKings had gained approval to pool players across multiple states for its Electric Poker product. As Electric Poker limps along with a minuscule market...

IRS Tax Hearing on Friday Has Poker-Heavy Speaking Itinerary

Mo Nuwwarah 16 July 2026

An IRS tax hearing on Friday morning will have a distinctly poker-flavored schedule of speakers. Several poker players are scheduled to present, along with Gary Kondler, who runs a popular tax...