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
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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
PGT Mixed Games Series comes to a close
Max Hoffman turns up the heat and takes home the lion’s share of cash Massachusetts native Max Hoffman has won the championship at the third PokerGO Mixed Games Series. He earned $376,300 in total prizes after cashing in half of the events and beating defending series champion Dan Zack to earn the trophy and a
Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VII now underway
The latest Global Poker series began this week, with daily events for all players The Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VII motto is “Tiny entries, mighty prizes.” It accurately describes the series that began on Sunday, running through March 17 on the popular poker site. Thirty-six Gold Coins (GC) and 36 Sweeps Coins (SC) tournaments,
WPT takes over cruise ship for complete poker tour
The WPT is preparing for a unique poker experience on board the Valiant Lady Anticipation is building for the World Poker Tour (WPT) Voyage, offering a unique cruise experience with an array of new entertainment options onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. As the departure date nears, the diverse lineup of talented performers has poker players
PokerGO Tour Dealer’s Choice draws in Negreanu, Hellmuth and others
Dnegs comes close to winning the tourney, falling in the final heads-up battle Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu could be finding his rhythm as he adjusts his strategy. He finished second behind Philip Sternheimer in Wednesday’s $10,200 buy-in PokerGO Tour Dealer’s Choice event at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Forty-seven players paid entry











