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 (193)

Maurice Hawkins Adds to WSOP Circuit Record, Challenges Jungleman to MMA Match

Mo Nuwwarah 07 April 2026

Maurice Hawkins added to his World Series of Poker Circuit record with his 24th ring win. That puts him four ahead of the nearest competitors, Ari Engel and Dan Lowery. Hawkins took down the opening event of the WSOP Circuit festival at Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, located in the...

Two Vegas Poker Players Dead in Murder-Suicide

Mo Nuwwarah 06 April 2026

Two Las Vegas-based poker players died in an apparent murder-suicide on March 26, and a local news station identified them last week. According to 8 News Now, 56-year-old Scott Yeates...

Death of David Sklansky Leaves Rare WSOP Watches in Limbo, 2+2 Poster Claims to Have One

Mo Nuwwarah 03 April 2026

Famed author and multiple-time World Series of Poker winner David Sklansky died last Monday. Amid heated debates over the controversial poker figure's legacy, one small storyline caught PokerScout's attention. A...

PokerStars Relaunches With FanDuel Co-Branding, Leaves Players Unhappy With New Software

Mo Nuwwarah 02 April 2026

PokerStars is back for U.S. players, relaunching as "PokerStars on FanDuel" after a brief period of downtime. However, the early response from players has been far from positive. Players are...

PokerStars-FanDuel Migration Set for April 1

Mo Nuwwarah 27 March 2026

PokerStars USA will soon be no more. Following a few mostly disappointing years back in the states, parent company Flutter will reportedly discontinue the brand on April 1. It will...

CoinPoker to Host High-Stakes Heads-Up Matches in Latest Cash Game World Championship

Mo Nuwwarah 24 March 2026

CoinPoker is bringing back its Cash Game World Championship for another go-round, and the newest edition should make for the most exciting format yet. Heads-up no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha...

Missouri Steps Up Enforcement Against Illegal Gambling Machines, Says They Must Be Gone By July 1

Mo Nuwwarah 20 March 2026

Missouri is stepping up its enforcement against establishments housing gambling machines. It announced that they have until July 1 to remove them. "Missouri has clarified its position on unregulated gaming...

Is Wearable Technology a Danger for Live Poker Players?

Mo Nuwwarah 19 March 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to make new inroads into our lives every week. And live poker might be next. Earlier this week, PokerOrg ran an article examining the possible effects...

Maryland Online Poker Bill Dies, But Omnibus Gambling Expansion Bill Remains

Mo Nuwwarah 13 March 2026

A bill to legalize online poker in Maryland did not receive a planned hearing on Wednesday. Instead, it was withdrawn by sponsor State Sen. Ron Watson. That means the hopes...

Can Satellites Help Revive the L.A. Poker Classic?

Mo Nuwwarah 10 March 2026

Poker tournament director Justin Hammer said a lack of satellites is partially to blame for the downfall of the L.A. Poker Classic. PokerScout has covered the downfall of L.A.-area poker...