Mo Nuwwarah
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Gambling Tax Expert: Expect Repeal Of Onerous New Law, But Timeline Uncertain
An expert on gambling tax expects an eventual repeal of the One Big Beautiful Bill's new gambling tax law. However, in an interview with PokerScout, he cautioned that the most likely outcome is that nothing changes in 2025. "Long term, I'm very optimistic, but there's a chance people have to plan...
Sweepstakes Poker Sites Remain In Legal Limbo In California
California poker players must remain in suspense -- the same legal state as a bill intended to ban sweepstakes gambling, including poker. Assembly Bill 831 passed the Senate Appropriations Committee...
Legendary Poker Tournament Director Jack McClelland Dies At Age 74
Jack McClelland, an influential tournament director, accomplished player, and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, has died at age 74. Poker legend Phil Hellmuth called McClelland "the greatest tournament...
WSOP Circuit’s Age 40+ Event Causes Social Media Stir
The World Series of Poker's decision to continue an experiment with circuit fields restricted to players age 40-plus caused a minor social media stir over the weekend. Adam Hendrix tweeted...
New Jersey Bans Sweepstakes Poker And Gambling Sites
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Friday that immediately renders sweepstakes gambling, including poker, illegal in the state. The ban targets poker sites like Global...
Poker Player George Janssen Jr. Set To Enter Guilty Plea In High-Profile Fraud Case
Poker player George Janssen Jr. plans to plead guilty to fraud in a wild case that involved a fake abduction claim and nearly $4 million worth of fraudulent loans, according...
PokerStars Continues To Increase US Live Presence With Maryland Tournament Series In October
PokerStars will bring its signature Open live tournament series to the Baltimore area for the first time this fall. Maryland Live! will host PokerStars Open Maryland from Oct. 19-26, featuring...
Electronic Table Games Are Sweeping Las Vegas Casinos, But Never Clicked With Poker Players
The historic Golden Gate casino in Las Vegas will go completely dealer-free this fall, part of a broader trend toward electronic table games. The poker world has largely been spared that evolution,...
California Tribes Hit Immediate Setback in Cardroom Lawsuit as Judge Declares It a Federal Matter
A California judge has issued a tentative ruling indicating that she plans to dismiss tribes' lawsuit against the state's cardrooms over player-banked games. The tribes say certain games infringe upon...
GGPoker’s WSOP Online Series Begins Aug. 17, Featuring Over $60M In Guarantees
The World Series of Poker is going online once again at GGPoker, with more bracelets up for grabs barely a month after the end of the traditional summer series in...
