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)

Feds Indict Another 20 Individuals Over Rigged Sports Betting, Including Some Familiar Names From October’s NBA Scandal

Mo Nuwwarah 15 January 2026

Prosecutors unsealed a 70-page indictment this morning, one that charges 20 alleged perpetrators in a three-year scheme to fix college and foreign professional basketball games. The scheme reportedly netted the defendants "millions of dollars." David Metcalf, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, discussed the FBI's case in a...

Pair of Alleged Poker Cheaters Reportedly Criss-Crossing Country, Racking Up Bans

Mo Nuwwarah 15 January 2026

A pair of alleged poker cheats are traveling the country targeting various rooms, accruing bans as they go, according to a Texas-based vlogger. Anthony Martino, who said he's playing poker...

Light and Wonder Resolves Dragon Train Lawsuit for $127 Million, No Further Slot Removals

Mo Nuwwarah 13 January 2026

The long-running Dragon Train lawsuit between top casino game manufacturers Aristocrat and Light & Wonder has reached a sudden conclusion, as the sides have agreed to settle. Light & Wonder...

ClubWPT Gold Announces Return to New York Just a Month After Swift Exit

Mo Nuwwarah 12 January 2026

Just a month after it immediately left New York following the state's passing a ban on sweepstakes gambling, ClubWPT Gold announced a return. No explanation has been given for the...

House Rules Committee Blocks FAIR BET Act; Tax Experts Disagree on Possible Filing Strategies to Mitigate Damage

Mo Nuwwarah 12 January 2026

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus' attempt to get an onerous gambling tax change repealed has run into an immediate roadblock. The House Rules Committee blocked Titus' attempt to include the language...

Rep. Titus Finds Co-Sponsor Across Aisle for Gambling Tax Repeal

Mo Nuwwarah 09 January 2026

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus' mission to get a highly unpopular gambling tax change repealed may finally be gaining some traction. On Thursday, Titus announced on X that U.S. Rep. Tom...

Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates Set to Box Sports Betting Personality Ryan ‘Elf’ Noel

Mo Nuwwarah 09 January 2026

After one failed attempt at a high-profile fight, Dan 'Jungleman' Cates is set to get in the boxing ring. Cates will box sports betting personality Ryan 'Elf' Noel on Jan....

New York Once Again Has iGaming, Online Poker Bills — Will They Finally Succeed in 2026?

Mo Nuwwarah 08 January 2026

New York legislators are introducing iGaming and online poker bills, continuing a long and thus far fruitless legalization effort. Proponents will hope 2026 is finally the year they succeed. State...

Phenom Poker Changes Rakeback Model, Raising Liquidity Concerns

Mo Nuwwarah 07 January 2026

Cryptocurrency poker site Phenom Poker announced an abrupt change to its rakeback model, catching players off guard and raising questions about the site's liquidity and future viability. Rakeback has always...

Florida, Iowa Latest States to Scrutinize Sweepstakes Gambling Sites

Mo Nuwwarah 06 January 2026

Iowa and Florida may be the next states to make moves against the sweepstakes gaming industry. While neither state has passed any legislative measures, both are taking steps to at...