Mo Nuwwarah
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iGaming Bill Passes Both Virginia Chambers After Big Swing in House Voting
Both Virginia legislative chambers have passed versions of a bill that legalizes iGaming, including poker. Now, all that's left is for the two chambers to agree on the details of the bill's final form before sending it to the governor for approval. Given the amount of disagreement in both chambers...
Michigan Gov. Releases Recommended Budget that Includes Increased iGaming, Sports Betting Taxes
Facing federal funding cuts to Medicaid, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is eyeing increased taxes on online gambling operators as a way to cover the budget shortfall. Whitmer's proposed budget includes...
WSOP Schedule Features 100 Live Events Including Six New Ones, Delayed Main Event Final Table
The 2026 World Series of Poker summer schedule is here. It includes 100 live bracelet events and takes place at the combined Paris/Horseshoe properties on the Las Vegas Strip, as...
Fraudsters Get Years in Prison for Filing Tax Returns Reflecting Fake Gambling Wins
A group of fraudsters reportedly filed tax returns claiming fake gambling wins, tricking the government into sending them about $36 million in unjustified refunds. Now, they've been handed prison sentences...
Turkish Black Market Gambling Operators Reportedly Turn to Unusual Strategy to Move Money
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...
Connecticut Finally Considers Allowing Tax Deduction for Gambling Losses
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
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
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
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
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,...
