Several poker players are joining Doug Polk in helping the poker room succeed The Lodge Card Club in Texas has expanded its ownership group with two well-known poker personalities, Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot and Ethan “Rampage” Yau. Doug Polk, one of the existing owners, announced in a recent YouTube video, highlighting their influence in the
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Las Vegas Sands Reverses Course on Texas Casino
Local resistance has forced the casino to shift gears in the Lone Star State After facing strong public opposition, Las Vegas Sands has decided to withdraw its plans for a casino in Irving, Texas. The company’s proposal, which included a large-scale resort, initially featured casino gaming but was met with resistance from residents and local
Texas City Changes Zoning Laws That Could Help Ease Casino Development
The city of Irving appears ready to support a casino even if the state isn’t A proposed resort and casino in North Texas moved one step closer to reality after the Irving Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor of rezoning land for the potential development. The decision, which passed by a narrow 5-4 vote,
Any Plans for Casinos in Texas This Year Are Officially Off the Table
Lawmakers have confirmed that they will block any attempt to legalize casinos or sports betting Hopes for legalized casinos in Texas have been shut down for another year after a group of Republican lawmakers made it clear they would not support any proposals on the issue. A coalition of 15 GOP legislators, including 12 newly
Texas Lawmakers Advance Cryptocurrency Reserve Legislation
The state is one of several that are interested in maintaining cryptocurrency reserves Yesterday, as President Trump was signing a federal cryptocurrency reserve bill, Texas lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at establishing a strategic reserve for Bitcoin, further cementing the state’s position as a key player in the digital currency space. The bill, SB-21, was
Texas Police Raid, Shut Down Westlake Poker Room
The Copa Club was the latest target in the ongoing dispute over poker clubs in the state Authorities in Texas shut down the Copa Club poker room in Westlake following a raid by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department. The club, located in the Fort Worth area, announced its closure on Instagram, citing “unforeseen circumstances” but
Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced To Abandon Texas Tournament
Imsirovic’s antics continue to follow him as he tries to get back to the tables Ali Imsirovic, once a dominant force in high-stakes poker, found himself removed from a major tournament in Texas over the weekend. The Bosnian-American player, who previously admitted to online cheating, attempted to compete in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Filed by Lawmakers
Texas is one of a handful of states that is becoming more serious about cryptocurrency Texas lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at creating a state-controlled Bitcoin reserve, positioning Texas as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption. Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), filed by Senator Charles Schwertner, builds upon a previous proposal and expands the
Two Texas Bills Explore Gambling and Sports Betting Legalization
One bill would seek to legalize casinos and sports betting, the other just sports betting Lawmakers in Texas are once again debating whether to expand gambling in the state, with two proposed bills aiming to legalize sports betting and casino gaming. House Joint Resolution 137 (HJR 137) and House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) have
Mallory Klaus Takes Down Trailblazer Poker Tour Event $1M GTD Event
1,943 entries helped drive the prize pool to over $1.3 million Mallory Klaus emerged victorious in the Trailblazer Poker Tour’s $1,000,000 guaranteed event at Texas Card House in Dallas, overcoming a tough final table to claim the title and $211,745 in prize money. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 1,943 entries, pushing the total
Thieves On The Run After Hitting Texas Poker Room Christmas Eve
A trio of thieves broke in on Christmas Eve, but no one was injured Three masked individuals remain at large following a Christmas Eve robbery at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, TX. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 AM local time, involved the suspects breaking into the poker room while it was
Thieves On The Run After Hitting Texas Poker Room Christmas Eve
A trio of thieves broke in on Christmas Eve, but no one was injured Three masked individuals remain at large following a Christmas Eve robbery at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, TX. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 AM local time, involved the suspects breaking into the poker room while it was