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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.
Progressive Knock Out Tournament Series Returns to ACR
It's being called as one of the largest Progressive Knock Out tournament series every offered online and can only be found at Americas Cardroom.
The Mouth Claims to Have Picked Up 3K Followers Since Musk Takeover
"I’ve picked up 3 k followers since @elonmusk took over Twitter!," poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, a devout conservative declared on Friday. That's the day Elon Musk officially took over Twitter and began firing its top executives.
Could PointsBet Go the Way of Fubo Gambling (or the Dodo Bird)?
The future is uncertain for PointsBet, especially in light of accusations made by the mysterious "Mr. X" back in September but one thing is for sure, The Malta Poker Festival has kicked off with a bang and continues to make its mark on the poker stage. We look at both stories.
Card Player Founder Wins Own Tournament? Mouth 1 of 4 Left in NFL Survivor Pool Needing Bears
Our intrepid reporter Thomas Somach approached Barry's wife Allyn Jaffrey Shulman suggesting this might be viewed as a conflict of interest.
Twitch Streamer Made Millions to Promote Gambling
There are two scandals that have gripped the gambling world in recent weeks. The one involving Twitch now reveals just how much money was derived from gambling and bilking other streamers.
$5 Million GTD Venom PKO Main Event Kicks Off Thursday October 20, 2022
The world’s biggest Progressive Knockout tournament kicks off Thursday October 20, 2022. It is a multi-day, multi-million-dollar event unlike anything on the planet. Take out a player, get 50% of their bounty. The other half? It’s on your head. And there’s millions in prize money. $5 million is up for grabs.
Storage War Star Wins ACR Main Event, $5 Million GTD Venom PKO Kicks Off, Tournament Sets Record
"Storage Wars" cast member Rene Nezhoda has won the Americas Cardroom Enjoy Poker Tour Punta del Este Main Event.
Hustler Casino Live to Continue Streaming After Lew-Adelstein Brouhaha
The California Bureau of Gambling Control (CBGC) will permit the Hustler Casino live stream to continue following a brief probe. The decision comes following a high profile cheating scandal involving a novice player, vibrating device and apparent threatening behavior.
Now There is a Staffer Theft Twist in Lew-Adelstein Cheating Scandal
Initial results of the probe reveal that an employeesof Hustler Casino's High Stakes Poker Productions stole three $5,000 chips totalling $150,000 from Lew’s stack after the broadcast concluded on Sept. 29.
Expert: The Odds of Lew Being Right Were "So Phenomenally Small"
In a cash game taking place at the Hustler Casino and live streamed, poker novice Robbi Jade Lew made a curious move with an unlikely hand against a very seasoned player Garrett Adelstein and won more than $200,000.
Inside Edition Calls Lew-Adelstein Cheating Allegations 'Biggest Scandal in Game's History'
Did she cheat? That's the question everyone is asking in regard to a shock scandal rocking the poker world involving a vibrating device and apparent novice player.
Accused Cheat Says Don't Jump to Conclusions When it Comes to "Vibrator" Scandal
"Problem with taking the money back is he’s consistently in very soft lineups that he’s literally never losing in. Why would anyone want to play with him if they have an off chance they do something stupid and own him knowing they’ll get bullied to refund him. Bad for the game."
'The Mouth' Chimes in on Poker Vibrator Scandal: Lew Not a Cheater But No Clue Where She is
The poker world is on absolute fire in recent days over an incident that took place during the Hustler Casino live streaming.
Investigation Into "Vibratorgate" Continues as Twitterverse Explodes
Hustler Casino has said neither player will be invited to return to partake in tournament play following allegations that Robbi Jade Lew used a vibration device to gain an unfair advantage at the poker table resulting in an all-in hand for a pot of $269,000 versus Garrett Adelstein. He accused Lew of cheating.
Vibrator Used to Give Poker Player "Unfair" Edge During Hustler Live Stream: Goes All-In to Win $130K Hand
Hustler Casino has said neither player will be invited to return until the incident had been investigated.
Stalling on the Bubble Addressed by Tournament Directors Association
While some players believe it's a good strategy, others say it's akin to cheating.
Matt Savage Massive Pay Day Resididual for "Lucky You" Film Cameo Finally Arrives
You won't believe how much these Hollywood film cameos pay!!!
Poker Pro Kenna James Teams Up With Ape Poker
James, who got his Start dealing at Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles in 1996, has 20 poker titles under his belt already and is considered one of the top experts in the game.
Ape in Poker Takes Steps Into the Metaverse
The founders behind Ape In Poker have housed an online casino and sportsbook for over five years and are now announcing the grand opening of their Poker Room Cashier, an online platform bridging traditional casino play with cryptocurrency. This is the first step for the company as they migrate into Web3 technology towards the vision of providing players with interactive and immersive experiences.
'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'
Plus there is a silver lining with two-thirds of bettors already bombing out of a $6 million Vegas NFL Contest After Week 2, and the fallout and feuds continue over at Twitch following gambling ban.
World Poker Tour Host 2022 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock
This year’s series features 44 primary events, kicking off with a $400 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry) with a $1 Million Guarantee and headlined by a $3,500 WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Championship boasting a $2 Million Guaranteed prize pool.
SBC Conference Kicks Off Tuesday as Gaming Professionals Descend Upon Barcelona
Plus Granath v Wright Day 6 closing arguments in slander determination case begin.
Massive Cashout for Americas Cardroom Poker Pro Ebony Kenney: One of Largest for a Female Player Ever
Kenney won $1.7 Million in the Coin Rivet Invitational Poker Tournament and becomes one of the winningest women in poker.
Matusow Feline Friend Dead at 20 and CA Tribes Would Have Sports Betting if They Didn't Hate Card Clubs So Much
Poker legend Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is mourning the passing of his beloved pet cat, named Flash.
The OSS CUB3D ENCORE $20 Million GTD to Take Place Sept.04th-26th
Included is a $1 Million Main Event on Sunday, September 18th ($630 buy-in) and September 25th ($2,650 buy-in). There are also three big multi-flight tourneys.
Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"
"Dink" was one of five sports bettors that featured prominently in the documentary film. Not all were stand up characters like "Dink" however.
Ex-NBA Exec and Gambling Expert Wants to Take on Real Madrid and Barcelona With Newly Purchased Football Club
Plus another online gambling operator fined for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings.
Americas Cardroom Celebrates 21 Great Years With 21 Going to Uruguay Resort
Players will not only win a $5,000 dream poker vacation, but they will also be invited to a VIP Party with the ACR Pros as part of the 21st Anniversary Celebration!
Giuliano Bendinelli Takes Down Biggest EPT Main Event Ever
The victory moves Bendinelli's win total in live career tournaments to $2,488,313.
Illegal Poker Den Took in Up to $2,000 a Night
Named in the warrant was one David B. Stern, 31, of Thomaston. He was known by the name "The Club Hou$e" and would regularly promote the games through the Facebook group, CT Valley Poker Players.
