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)

Turkish Black Market Gambling Operators Reportedly Turn to Unusual Strategy to Move Money

Mo Nuwwarah 13 February 2026

Turkish black market gambling operators have reportedly landed on an unusual response to an ongoing government crackdown. According to a recent report, they're moving money the old-fashioned way, having couriers drive physical cash via motorcycle. A Hurriyet Daily News Report out of Istanbul described the current workflow of moving illicit...

Connecticut Finally Considers Allowing Tax Deduction for Gambling Losses

Mo Nuwwarah 12 February 2026

Connecticut may soon change a longstanding policy against allowing itemized deductions of gambling losses on tax returns. It's one of only a few states where the local tax code still...

Los Angeles Poker is Dying — Players Say Venues No Longer Care About Tournaments

Mo Nuwwarah 12 February 2026

There's a shadow hanging over the L.A. Poker Classic (LAPC), as locals say they're worried about the future of poker in the city. The annual event is a highlight of...

Opinion: WSOP’s Rounder Cup is an Interesting Idea, But Format Misses the Mark

Mo Nuwwarah 11 February 2026

The World Series of Poker is attempting to stoke regional rivalries and introduce a creative new twist on tournament poker with its upcoming "Rounder Cup." Set to debut at WSOP Europe,...

Phil Hellmuth Says He Made $20 Million from PrizePicks Investment, Gifts Watch to Founder After Sale

Mo Nuwwarah 11 February 2026

Poker legend Phil Hellmuth claims to have secured an eight-figure investment windfall when daily fantasy startup PrizePicks completed its sale to European lottery giant Allwyn last month In a video posted...

Pennsylvania Casinos Mum on Governor’s Plans to Regulate and Tax Skill Machines

Mo Nuwwarah 10 February 2026

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro included a plan to tax "skill gaming" terminals in his proposed 2026-27 budget. Previous proposals along the same lines have received pushback from the state's casinos,...

New Irish Gambling Regulations a ‘Death Knell’ for Online Poker, Says Dara O’Kearney

Mo Nuwwarah 10 February 2026

Poker in Ireland may be facing imminent extinction, thanks to a restrictive new regulatory framework that comes into play this year. Dara O'Kearney, one of the country's best-known pros and poker...

Kayhan Mokri Wins $2 Million on Low Volume to Top January High-Stakes Cash Games

Mo Nuwwarah 06 February 2026

Kayhan Mokri is quickly making a name for himself in the world of high-stakes poker, and his bankroll got a massive boost from the January cash games on CoinPoker. The...

WSOP-Branded Free Poker App Among Those Sued by Washington State for $225 Million

Mo Nuwwarah 06 February 2026

Washington state announced on Tuesday that it has filed suit against "illegal gambling apps that have taken more than $225 million from Washingtonians." A World Series of Poker-branded free poker...

Mississippi Senate Passes Sweepstakes Ban, as Similar Legislation in Iowa Advances From Committee

Mo Nuwwarah 05 February 2026

Sweepstakes gambling bans are making legislative progress in Mississippi and Iowa. The Mississippi State Senate unanimously passed a bill on Wednesday, while Iowa's effort to banish the controversial "social gaming"...