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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.

Online Super Series XL at ACR Poker to Guarantee $50 Million

The Online Super Series XL (OSS XL) is back—and it’s flexing harder than ever with over $50 million in guaranteed prize pools. We’re talking Main Events stacked higher than your favorite burger and enough multi-flight madness to make your mouse sweat.

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Crew Arrested for Allegedly Stalking, Robbing Poker Players in Houston Area

A number of Houston area poker players this year have been followed home and robbed after leaving a local card room. Now police here have announced they arrested four individuals in connection with an attempted robbery last week. 

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Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Big 4 Championships 2025 Winners Announced

For the tenth consecutive year, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) concluded with the crowning of The Big 4 champions at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

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Top Trending Gambling News: Doug Polk on News Nation 'What is Happening to Gambling in This Country is Wrong'

Poker pro Doug Polk this week appeared on NewsNation this week to discuss the state of gambling in the U.S.  Polk says "What is happening to gambling in this country is wrong".

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ACR Poker Slot Tournament Running Through August 3

Plus ACR Poker Injects Daily Dose of Thrill into Tournament Schedule with Launch of Daily Mystery Bounty Events 

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Top Trending Gambling News: Negreanu Takes on Sydney Sweeney's 'Great Jeans'Controversy

Critics argued that the phrase “great genes,” paired with Sweeney’s blonde hair and blue eyes, echoed eugenics....and now Kid Poker has chimed in....sort of.  

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Top Trending Gambling News: Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Charged With Running Illegal Poker Games

Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people.

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Top Trending Gambling News July 30: The National Heads-Up Poker Championship Returns

Gambling911.com has your top trending stories in the world of gaming, gambling, casinos, sports betting, crypto and more coming into Wednesday July 30, 2025 including a big fine lodged against Betfair for sending unlawful promotional messages to members of its VIP program without proper consent.

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Why Operators Are Investing Big in Social Casino Games

The online gaming industry has never shied away from experimenting and innovating, continually seeking new ways for attracting users and squeezing out revenue. Over the last few years, though, there’s been one market, above all, being touted a good bit: social casino games.

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Venom Vault: Unlock the Loot....$8 Million NLH + $2 Million PLO

It's here!  Thursday, July 24th you can start cracking towards a $2,650 Venom seat with every single key guaranteeing a prize. 

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The Venom Fever: Over 850 Seats. Dozens of Ways In

Venom Fever has officially returned at ACR Poker and runs from July 27 through to August 24 with an $8 Million GTD NLH. 

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ACR Poker Unleashes Massive Dual Venom Tournaments With $10 Million GTD and Huge Bounties

Not only are the $2,650 buy-in Dual Venom tourneys offering huge guarantees, but there are massive bounties on the table for those who knockout their competitors. In the Venom NLH, eliminating just one opponent could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000.

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Game On: The Most Online Casino-Friendly States in the US Mid-2025

If you’ve spent time tracking the rise of online gambling in the States, you’ll know things have been picking up fast lately. Not everywhere, of course, since some places are still figuring it out. 

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Michael Mizrachi Wins 2025 WSOP Main Event

Mizrachi was also inducted into The Poker Hall of Fame with a special exemption. 

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Why Augmented Reality Gaming Will Change How You Gamble Online Forever

AR gaming reshapes the scene of online gambling in ways unimaginable a few years ago. It is creating a world where casino symbols become more than pixels on a screen. They appear as if they are within your reach, blending with your real surroundings. This reality is quickly becoming possible with rapid AR advancements.

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Leo Margets Makes History as First Woman in 30 Years To Reach WSOP Main Event Final Table

This WSOP Main Event final table is one for the history books, with Spain's Leo Margets becoming the first woman in 30 years to reach the final table

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6 Tips to Take Your Online Poker Skills to the Next Level

Online poker is competitive and so much more technical than ever. If you’ve already mastered the basics and are looking to increase your skill, it’s time to rethink how you approach the game. Improving your online poker skills is so much more than just reading hands; it requires thinking out of the box. These tips aren’t recycled advice. They’re real adjustments that experienced players are making right now to stay ahead.

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Mystery Into Missing Japanese Poker Player Continues

A beloved Japanese poker player has gone missing in Las Vegas and authorities remain baffled as the story is now receiving national attention. 

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Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms: Walk Away With a Cool $500K

Ready to Raise Hell (and Your Bankroll)? The Mystery Bounty Venoms are locked, loaded, and launching Sunday, August 10th — grab your seat now and get ready to swing for life-changing scores.

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Poker Pro Phil Galfond Believes New Tax Changes Will End Career for Some Poker Players

The median increase in tax will be roughly 22 percent, according to Galfond. 

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Las Vegas Locally: American Gaming Association 'Stabbed Every American Gambler in the Back Today'

Barstool Poker got into the fray as well: "The Big Beautiful Bill is trying to kill you, both your livelihood and your fun."

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Kelly in Vegas: 'Not Defending Tax Bill' But Also 'People Turning it into Bigger Deal Than it Really is'

"I’m not defending this bill. I do however, think the trust fund “sports bettors” have sensationalized and turned it into a bigger deal than it really is for a vast majority of people it will never affect."

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Top Gambling Industry Stories July 3: Big Beautiful Bill a Big Beautiful Tax Hike for Poker Players, Sports Bettors

Gamblers worried about a $1.1 billion tax hike buried in the Senate GOP’s tax bill that would slash their net winnings and potentially charge income tax when they break even or lose money.

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Michael Mizrachi the Chip Leader Heading Into Final of 2025 WSOP $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship

Seven years ago, Mizrachi was victorious in this very same event. 

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Probe Into Possible Collusion in WSOP Millionaire Maker Event

A number of poker pros viewing the live stream claim possible chip dumping was taking place. 

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Gamified Learning Tools Poker Players Are Using Between Sessions

Explore the best gamified tools poker players rely on to boost focus, decision-making, and strategy between games—no real chips required.

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Potomac Poker Open Returns to MGM National Harbor August 13-25, 2025

The Potomac Poker Open is going all in at MGM National Harbor, August 13-25. The region’s leading poker tournament is set to take over the premier entertainment destination for 13 days of exciting events and major winnings.

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Tribes Invoke New SB 549, File Lawsuit Against Cardrooms Over ‘House-Banked’ Games

 

Two dominant California tribes have begun legal strikes against multiple in-state card rooms under the new SB 549 law, filing a lawsuit over the supposed “house-banked” games. The tribes argue that these games, including blackjack-style playoffs, violate the exclusivity rights backed by the Constitution. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation filed the lawsuits in May, possibly changing the future of California’s gambling.

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2025 Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Savage Nominated for 10th Time

Three new entries have made the list of finalists.

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What is the Online Poker Game Crash Joker?

Sometimes called Joker Cash, timing is everything with this exciting new game and every card could be your ticket to a massive win.

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