The winner won’t necessarily be the recipient of the coveted bracelet The Mystery Bounty format of poker tournaments has been grabbing the attention of the poker world for the last two years. However, a controversial change to the configuration in the upcoming World Series of Poker (WSOP) will see a random bounty prize awarded that
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WPT Rolling Thunder Championship wraps up its ninth annual event
California resident Casey Sandretto earns his first poker title and a massive pot Sacramento resident Casey Sandretto secured his first title on the World Poker Tour (WPT) at the ninth installment of the WPT Rolling Thunder event at Thunder Valley Casino Resort on Tuesday. He earned a place on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup,
WPT turns to artificial intelligence to help with dubbing
Using AI will allow the poker group to create dubbed content for events more quickly The World Poker Tour (WPT) has recently announced its partnership with Papercup to automate dubbing on future episodes, hoping to increase its audience in one of the fastest-growing poker markets in the world. Papercup will use various AI tools to
West Virginia could join MSIGA poker sharing compact this year
There’s still nothing definite in the lineup for online poker in the state, but the odds are good No online poker platform has yet been launched in West Virginia since online gaming was approved in 2020. However, that could soon change after the Mountain State announced its membership in the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA)
Pennsylvania Representative George Dunbar optimistic about online poker expansion
The state could soon join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement Pennsylvania State Rep. George Dunbar, who has actively been urging the governor to sign an executive order to enter into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), recently introduced a bill to permit the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to join the gaming compact. Dunbar enjoys
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to host poker tourney for Women’s History Month
This will be the second straight year the casino organizes a women’s-only poker tourney The poker community dedicates significant efforts to fostering an inclusive and inviting ambiance for players from various backgrounds and genders. That commitment is demonstrated by events like the one coming up at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to mark Women’s History Month. This
Borgata to reimburse players after fake chips found in poker tournament
A player who tried to use fake chips brought the tourney to an abrupt halt New Jersey’s Borgata Casino & Spa has announced it would reimburse over 2,100 players who finished outside the top 450 in a poker tournament and played in the same room as the suspect accused of introducing fake chips. Play had
Dallas, TX, to determine legality of poker rooms
There’s no clear path on whether the city will allow the rooms to operate After several years of policy changes and legal battles, Dallas city officials are considering new regulations to legalize poker clubs in the city. With clubs appearing all across the state in recent years and many questioning their legality, officials may be
Owner of Texas poker room raided by police makes deal
Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club owner Joe Vongkaysone won’t spend time behind bars Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club owner Joe Vongkaysone has reached a plea agreement to avoid prison 17 months after the cardroom was raided during a $100,000 guaranteed tournament. Vongkaysone was charged with one count of gambling promotion and one count of engaging
Champions Club Texas to host inaugural PokerGO Texas event in April
PokerGO is headed to Texas despite the state’s aversion to poker The PokerGO Tour has revealed its schedule for the upcoming PGT Texas Poker Open, which will take place this spring at the Champions Club in Houston. Eleven events will be on the schedule for the series, which runs from April 24 to May 5.
Ontario Court of Appeal to determine if online poker is legal
The court will debate if international poker player-sharing agreements are permissible The Ontario government announced on Monday that it has filed a reference with the province’s Court of Appeal asking whether residents who play poker and online games with people outside the country are doing so legally. The Court of Appeal in Toronto will hear
The poker community loses rising Florida star to traffic accident
WSOP Circuit grinder Ryan Estrada passed away following a motorcycle crash The poker world is saddened by the recent news about Florida poker pro and World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Ring winner Ryan Estrada, who passed away in a motorcycle accident. Estrada, from Sunrise, FL, was active on the Florida poker circuit, with nearly