Highlighting the most significant stories in the poker world. From exclusive interviews to deep dives into the latest trends and events, these stories bring you the best of what’s happening in poker today.
Yesterday, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office announced the indictment of 14 suspects on charges of illegal gambling linked to the Lucchese crime… Continue reading Fourteen More Lucchese Associates Indicted on Illegal Gambling Charges, Including One Licensed NBA Player Agent
On Saturday, the Russian Orthodox Church defrocked the head of its Western European branch, Archbishop Nestor Sirotenko, who had for at least the past… Continue reading Archbishop Nestor Sirotenko: How Poker Became a Flashpoint in the Internal Political Struggles of the Eastern Orthodox Church
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith’s sponsorship deal with Solitaire Cash by Papaya Gaming has found its way into the mainstream discussion. PokerScout was first to draw attention to… Continue reading Solitaire Cash Controversy Gets Dragged Into Stephen A. Smith’s Personal Feuds
Minnesota’s Attorney General has issued cease-and-desist letters to a number of sweepstakes casino operators, alongside a group of unregulated offshore casinos. The Social… Continue reading ‘Social Plus Games’ — Sweepstakes Trade Group Adopts New Verbiage Following Minnesota Crackdown, Google Policy Change
Renowned sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has signed a deal with Papaya Gaming to host its upcoming Solitaire World Championship in Miami, even as the… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Signs Ambassadorship With Controversial Skill-Gaming Company Papaya, as False Advertising Lawsuit Moves to Trial
This week, Massachusetts handed Kalshi its second significant legal setback, as a federal judge remanded the case to state court, thwarting Kalshi’s attempt to… Continue reading Massachusetts Puts Kalshi on Its Back Foot — And States on a Collision Course With the Federal Government
The new poker movie Down to the Felt is a decent addition to the archive of poker flicks. It faithfully… Continue reading ‘Down to the Felt’ Movie Review: A Decent Addition to the Poker Movie Collection
According to the FBI, a high-tech poker cheating operation saw several NBA legends, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups,… Continue reading High-Tech Mafia Poker Cheating Scheme Used Chauncey Billups, Other NBA VIPs to Lure Players, Says FBI
Revenue for regulated U.S. poker sites didn’t change much from August to September by PokerScout estimates, but the annual growth… Continue reading U.S. Online Poker Continues to Benefit From the ‘Pennsylvania Boom’ Even During Slow Fall Season
The ever-controversial Ossi ‘Monarch’ Ketola has had his X account suspended, along with those for his two gambling businesses, CSGOEmpire and Duel. Monarch announced the bans… Continue reading BREAKING: Ossi ‘Monarch’ Ketola and His Businesses Banned From X
