In Las Vegas, Poker’s Busy Season Is Sports Betting’s Slow Season
The sports betting boom is the national focus, but every June and July, the annual WSOP in Las Vegas brings attention back to poker.
Category : Poker
Is MGM Betting On A U.S. Online Poker Comeback?
by Brian Pempus
MGM's national partner for sports betting has applied for a NV online poker license, further signaling MGM's interest in an iPoker comeback.
Kentucky Lawmakers Gathering Votes On Online Poker, Sports Betting Bill
by Brian Pempus
A bill to legalize sportsbooks and online poker in Kentucky needs to gather enough votes by the end of the week to continue, sponsor says.
West Virginia Moves Toward Online Poker, Sharing Players With Other States
by Brian Pempus
The West Virginia House of Delegates voted Friday to send an online gambling bill to the Senate for consideration. It would legalize iPoker.
MGM Sends Phil Ivey A Message By Removing His Name From Poker Room
by Brian Pempus
The Aria casino on the Las Vegas Strip has decided to "rebrand" a high-stakes poker lounge bearing the name of Phil Ivey.
The Ivey Legacy: Has His Edge-Sorting Scheme Overshadowed His Poker Prowess?
by Eric Raskin
As his battle with Borgata over disputed baccarat winnings wages on, Phil Ivey's millions aren't the only thing on the line.
Kentucky Lawmakers Back ‘Freedom’ Bill To Couple iPoker, Sports Betting
by Brian Pempus
The state of Kentucky has a handful of sports betting bills, but one of them calls for online poker as well and has quite a
Poker Player, Caesars Reach Settlement In WSOP Main Event DQ Lawsuit
by Brian Pempus
The ends is in sight for a high-profile lawsuit that stemmed from a poker player's ejection from the 2017 World Series of Poker main event.
Remembering Gavin Smith, Poker’s Loud, Hard-Living Life Of The Party
A friend recalls the wild ride that big-hearted poker champion Gavin Smith, who passed away this week at age 50, took everyone on.
PokerStars Players Championship Sets Poker Records As It Brings High Rollers And Dreamers Together
by Eric Raskin
A field of 1,039 players set a new record for $25K poker tournaments, an encouraging sign for the game and for online poker giant PokerStars.