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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.

How Can I Enter the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open?

How Can I Enter the Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open?

Learn how to enter this year's Lucky Heart's Poker Open for a chance to win with a guaranteed $1 million prize pool.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/09/2019

Are There Legal Online Poker Sites in Michigan?

Are There Legal Online Poker Sites in Michigan?

The state of Michigan came close to allowing online poker rooms to be based within its borders but the outgoing Governor vetoed a bill in the waning hours of 2018. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/09/2019

In the Money in the PSPC: Scott Baumstein Leads Last 38

The PokerStars Players NL Hold’em Championship (PSPC), the largest $25,000 tournament ever held, had already seen a field of 1,039 shrink to 207 when play began today.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/09/2019

Is PokerStars Available From California?

Is PokerStars Available From California?

PokerStars is available to those in the great state of California, just not for real money.  Alternative online poker sites like Americas Cardroom do offer real money play and will be featuring a $5 million guaranteed tournament this summer (2019).

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/08/2019

PokerStars Gets Reprieve in New Jersey

PokerStars Gets Reprieve in New Jersey

The Stars Group, parent company to PokerStars, will be extended another six months in which to operate online in the state of New Jersey.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/08/2019

Farid Jattin Leads for Day 3 of Record Breaking PSPC

Farid Jattin Leads for Day 3 of Record Breaking PSPC

The $25,000 PokerStars Players NL Hold’em Championship (PSPC) has smashed the record for an event of this buy-in, generating a total prize pool of $26,455,500 here at Atlantis Resort.

Submitted by Guest on, Jan/08/2019

PokerStars Adds 2019 PSPC Online Event

PokerStars Adds 2019 PSPC Online Event

At 1/1000th the current $25,000 buy-in, PokerStars was hosting an online version of its uber popular Players No Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC).

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/08/2019

5Dimes Under Intense Pressure to Explain Very Bad Bad Beat Cheat

5Dimes Under Intense Pressure to Explain Very Bad Bad Beat Cheat

Intense pressure is mounting on 5Dimes to explain why $53K was reportedly confiscated from a player's account after he claims to have won a bad beat jackpot on the company's poker site.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/07/2019

PPPoker Said to be Insolvent, a Ponzi Scheme Claims Pro Chase Bianchi

PPPoker Said to be Insolvent, a Ponzi Scheme Claims Pro Chase Bianchi

Poker pro Chase Bianchi has accused the PPPoker Internet poker room of essentially running a ponzi scheme.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/07/2019

2019 PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship Shatters Records

2019 PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship Shatters Records

PSPC prize pool swells to over $26 million to become PokerStars biggest live tournament ever

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/07/2019

Crypto Debit Card for Online Poker Introduced by Ternio

A new debit card will function similar to that provided by your own bank but tap into your crypto account.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jan/07/2019

Player Accuses 5Dimes Poker of Stealing $54K From Him

5Dimes Poker Theft

An individual claiming to be a three year customer of the popular Costa Rican online betting company 5Dimes says they cheated him out of $54,000 he says was won after hitting a bad beat jackpot.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/06/2019

Looks Like Dan Bilzerian Had a Grand Christmas - 'F*** You NBC'

Looks Like Dan Bilzerian Had a Grand Christmas - 'F*** You NBC'

Poker pro and Instagram sensation Dan Bilzerian followed up his Christmas holiday with a few choice words for NBC 'F*** you!" and went off on a tangent about the criminalization of marijuana via Twitter.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Coral Poker Shuts Down Its Affiliate Program

Coral Poker Shuts Down Its Affiliate Program

Ladbrokes and Coral Poker have ended their affiliate program effective January 1.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Oregon, Idaho and Montana?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Oregon, Idaho and Montana?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Oregon, Idaho and Montana to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland or West Virginia to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Tennessee?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Tennessee?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Tennessee to play for real money on their website.  Alternatives include Americas Cardroom, available to play for real money in all 50 states.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Can I Play on PokerStars From Washington State?

Can I Play on PokerStars From Washington State?

PokerStars does not currently allow those from Washington State to play for real money on their website.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

2019 LA Poker Classic Schedule

2019 LA Poker Classic Schedule

The 2019 LA Poker Classic takes place January 16 through March 6.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Why I Should Play in the Aussie Millions 2019 - Explained in a Single Tweet

Why I Should Play in the Aussie Millions 2019 - Explained in a Single Tweet

Poker journalist Paul B Birman of Melbourne, Australia explains why poker players, pros and amateurs alike, should be in attendance at Aussie Millions 2019.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Devilfish Documentary: Where to Watch

Devilfish Documentary: Where to Watch

PartyPoker TV is set to premier a documentary on the famed late poker pro Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

2019 MILLIONS LIVE Tour Freezeouts Introduced by PartyPoker

2019 LIVE MILLIONS Tour Freezeouts Introduced by PartyPoker

PartyPoker will be using a freezeout format for this year's MILLIONS LIVE tournament.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/06/2019

Are There Legal Online Poker Sites in Florida?

Are There Legal Online Poker Sites in Florida?

There are currently no legal online poker sites based out of Florida.  Residents here can play at internationally licensed Web card rooms like Americas Cardroom, which is now celebrating two decades on the Web.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/05/2019

Are There Legal Online Poker Sites in Texas?

Are There Legal Online Poker Sites in Texas?

There are currently no legal online poker sites based out of Texas.  Residents here can play at internationally licensed Web card rooms like Americas Cardroom, which is now celebrating two decades on the Web.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/05/2019

2019 Aussie MIllions Schedule

2019 Aussie MIllions Schedule

The 2019 Aussie Millions will take place from 15 January to 4 February at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/05/2019

2019 Staycation Weekend Series Schedule

2019 Staycation Weekend Series Schedule

The 2019 Staycation Weekend will take place from 11 January to 13 January at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/05/2019

2019 WSOP Circuit - Sacramento Schedule

2019 WSOP Circuit - Sacramento Schedule

The 2019 WSOP Circuit Sacramento will take place from 10 January to 21 January at the Thunder Valley Casino and Resort.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/05/2019

2019 WPTDeepStacks - Berlin Schedule

2019 WPTDeepStacks - Berlin Schedule

The 2019 WPTDeepStacks - Berlin takes place in Spielbank Berlin (Berlin) from 8 January to 14 January.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jan/05/2019

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