Mo Nuwwarah
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Shane Hennen Guilty Plea Latest Development in Rigged Poker Case — What Does it Mean for Chauncey Billups?
The federal government continues to pile up guilty pleas in the high-profile case of rigged poker games and fixed NBA prop bets. As it does so, the walls seem to be closing in on disgraced former NBA legend Chauncey Billups, one of the remaining alleged cheaters who maintains his innocence....
Arizona Department of Gaming Delivers Cease-and-Desists to ClubWPT and ClubWPT Gold
The Arizona Department of Gaming has sent cease-and-desist letters to the World Poker Tour, demanding that it stop serving customers in that state via both its ClubWPT and ClubWPT Gold...
2026 WSOP Main Event Pacing for Lower Turnout than in 2025
The 2026 World Series of Poker main event is pacing well short of 10,000 entries and looks likely to finish shy of even last year's 9,735. Through all four of...
California Cardrooms Cleared to Continue Dealing Blackjack After Court Win
The California cardroom industry can breathe a collective sigh of relief for now. California cardrooms are in the clear to continue dealing blackjack after prevailing in a high-stakes court case....
Triton Files Spur Questions About Publicly Available Poker Results
Poker players, fans, and media are getting a bit of a "be careful what you wish for" situation with the release of the so-called "Triton Files," a sort of exposé...
GGPoker Adds Support for Controversial Streaming Site Kick
Earlier this week, GGPoker announced it had added support for the streaming site Kick to its client. That could prove controversial, given the negative headlines Kick and some of its...
Did WSOP’s Attempts to Rework Large-Field Formats for More Entries Pay Off?
The World Series of Poker made significant changes to the structures of several marquee events to boost entry numbers. Early returns on the changes are mixed. Most of the events...
New Hollywood Casino Aurora Won’t Have a Poker Room
A planned move from a riverboat to a land-based facility for Hollywood Casino Aurora will see the poker room left behind. The Chicago-area casino is set to open on June...
Viral Dealer Error Puts WSOP Under Social Media Fire Despite Correct Ruling
The World Series of Poker is really testing the "any publicity is good publicity" theory after a poker hand went viral in one of the worst possible ways. American poker...
Tilman Fertitta Acquires Caesars, Which Could Further Marginalize Poker for Former WSOP Owner
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has completed a purchase of Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion. The move had been rumored for months, and it will see Fertitta add dozens of Caesars...
