The Nevada legislator remains optimistic about restoring full tax deductions for gambling losses this year Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada is championing a legislative push to protect professional gamblers and poker players from new tax burdens introduced under recent federal law. Her proposed legislation, known as the FAIR BET Act, seeks to reinstate the full
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Refusing Pot Chop Leads to Win at the RGPS Passport Maryland Main Event
Arash Asadabadi followed his instincts and took home $73,000 as a result Arash Asadabadi secured his first RunGood Poker Series ring and a $73,037 payday after a dominant performance at the Passport Maryland Main Event. The payout could have been much lower if he had agreed to a chop as the final heads-up battle was
Poker’s Power Couples Are Stealing the Show at the US Poker Open
Two high-stakes poker power couples have dominated the series, capturing five out of seven titles The 2026 US Poker Open (USPO) at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas has become a family affair, as two of poker’s most prominent couples—Alex and Kristen Foxen alongside Brock Wilson and Cherish Andrews—have combined to win five of the
Roughrider South Dakota State Poker Championship Now Underway
The Main Event begins with early chip leaders emerging as the field builds The 2026 Roughrider South Dakota State Poker Championship Main Event is now in progress, with early chip counts beginning to take shape. The tournament is part of the Roughrider Poker Tour schedule and is drawing a mix of regional regulars and traveling
Upcoming Aria Poker Classic to Feature $4M GTD Event
Aria’s summer poker schedule returns with a $4 million guaranteed championship highlight. The Aria Poker Classic will return to Las Vegas beginning May 27. The annual event will be anchored by a $4 million guaranteed BetMGM Championship and a full slate of tournaments across multiple formats. The series runs through July 12 and overlaps with
WSOP Europe Welcomes a Number of First-Time Bracelet Winners
Three players have overcome the odds and earned their first major WSOPE victories The 2026 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) concluded its inaugural Prague residency this past weekend, crowning three first-time bracelet winners as the festival drew to a close. Nikolai Ogoltsov headlined the final stretch by parlaying a €1,500 buy-in into a career-high
WSOP Paradise To Move to a New Home This Year
The World Series of Poker Paradise tournament shifts to Baha Mar for its 2026 season The World Series of Poker (WSOP) confirmed that its high-stakes Paradise series is relocating to the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, for the upcoming winter schedule. This move marks a significant departure from the event’s previous home at Atlantis,
Poker Open Now Underway at the PokerGo Studio in Las Vegas
The 2026 US Poker Open runs through April 22 with ten events and a $25,200 finale The 2026 U.S. Poker Open got underway at the PokerGo Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, with Event #1, a two-day $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em, dealing its first cards at noon local time on April 10. This
WSOP Publishes Schedule for Upcoming Online Tournament Series
The schedule features 30 gold bracelet events with $7 million GTD and runs from May 30 through July 14 Caesars Entertainment released the schedule for the 2026 WSOP Online Bracelet events on April 8, with the series set to kick off on May 30 with the $400 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Kick Off event. The 2026
Another Texas Poker Club Is Closing Its Doors
The collapse of Royal Card House exposes the vulnerability of Texas poker rooms to a hostile legal landscape that treats human social clubs like criminal enterprises. The Royal Card House, a cardroom in San Antonio, TX, has officially ceased operations following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in October 2023. This move signals a total liquidation
Malta Poker Festival Spring Schedule Released
The series will feature a €500,000 GTD Grand Event and diverse side tournaments The Malta Poker Festival (MPF) has finalized the schedule for its 2026 Spring Edition, which will take place at the Portomaso Casino in St. Julian’s from April 27 to May 4. This year’s series sees the return of a number of events
Orleans Casino in Vegas Preparing Summer Open With $4.7M in Guarantees
The series includes a $600 buy-in Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee in July The Orleans Casino has released details for its 2026 Summer Open, giving players another option during the busy poker season in Las Vegas. The series will run from May 22 through July 12 and includes more than $4.7 million in guaranteed











