Several big names will appear at the popular poker table this May After setting the all-time record for a live-streamed cash game, Hustler Casino Live declared they will do it again on Wednesday after announcing the 2024 Million Dollar Game lineup and dates. The tournament runs from May 28-31 and can be viewed on Hustler
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California cardrooms unite to protest legislation that could ban them
A bill that could force cardrooms out of the picture in California is causing friction Over 100 Los Angeles-area cardroom employees and supporters gathered in Fullerton on December 6 to protest a proposed bill that could lead to revenue and job losses for the industry. The gathering was held outside the office of Democratic state
Garrett Adelstein returns to the felt a year after Robbi Jade Lew saga
The long-time poker player can’t stay away from the game any longer Garrett Adelstein announced he is returning to high-stakes poker, tweeting that he misses the competition. It’s been over a year since the infamous J4 hand against Robbi Jade Lew, but although the story might not yet be finished, Adelstein says he just can’t
California legislator wants to ban the state’s cardrooms
Senator Josh Newman may be on a mission to eliminate poker rooms across California Last November, California voters refused Proposition 26, a ballot measure that would have legalized roulette and dice games at tribal casinos and permitted them to dictate which games are offered at California cardrooms. However, this isn’t stopping a state senator from
Tony Mars claps back at poker cheating allegations
Mars denies rumors that he cheated his way to a $3M win in a home game Ye Shen, aka Tony Mars, rejects all accusations of cheating players at a private poker game out of $3 million. The allegations were brought by poker pros Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot and Wesley “Wes Side” Fei this past weekend
Hustler Casino Live players join forces to remove unpopular tanking player
Martin Kabrhel found out how unwelcome he was at the poker tables last week Martin Kabrhel found himself in quite an awkward situation at the last Hustler Casino Live 24-hour high-stakes game. The Czech high-stakes pro came to take his seat at 6 AM, to the disappointment of players at the table, who collectively shuddered
Poker pro Gary Blackwood drops in on LA
The player and vlogger will spend three months in California creating new content Poker pro and YouTube vlogger Gary Blackwood is relishing his three-month visit to Los Angeles after leaving his London home. His goal is to utilize the time to create poker content and take advantage of other opportunities available. The 33-year-old poker pro
California to require cryptocurrency companies to be licensed
California is taking a page from New York’s cryptocurrency regulatory handbook A new crypto licensing bill was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday and will go into effect in July 2025. Regarded as California’s answer to New York’s “BitLicense,” the Digital Financial Assets Law was heavily criticized by the industry but
California looks to change what’s legal at its cardrooms
California may eliminate blackjack from its legal cardrooms Proposed draft regulations by the California Bureau of Gambling Control look to prohibit blackjack-style games in California cardrooms. The Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) issued draft language to change regulations regarding blackjack-style games and the rotation of player-dealer positions at California cardrooms. The BGC draft regulation proclaims
First WSOP Circuit Graton wraps up following successful Main Event
$1,700 becomes $175,000 after just a few days of action Michael Persky was crowned the latest World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) champion, winning the WSOP Graton Main Event in Northern California for $175,595. The series was the first Circuit event at Graton Casino & Resort, hosting 20 Circuit ring events from August 10-21. The
Nik Airball loses a fortune in televised Hustler Casino Live game
Things didn’t go well for the regular player in a game of Pot-Limit Omaha PLO, the popular poker variant that hasn’t reached the popularity of No-Limit Hold’em, is the main focus of Hustler Casino Live this week. Nikhil Arcot, also known as “Nik Airball,” took a drubbing during the Hustler Casino Live stream on Tuesday
San Diego Poker Classic returns to California’s Jamul Casino
The annual event has $150,000 on the table for those who cash The second annual San Diego Poker Classic returns to Jamul Casino in Jamul, CA, with more than $150,000 in prizes up for grabs for August 10-20, 2023. The popular poker tournament, which is Jamul Casino’s flagship event, is expected to attract players from