Poker
Professional Online Poker Players Are Cashing In During COVID-19
Online poker rooms have seen an uptick in players participating since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Only four states have legal online poker sites: New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. An online poker tournament had an $18 million dollar prize pool. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus pandemic has caused drastic shifts in the way…
Read MoreUnibet Moves All Poker Matches Online For The Rest Of 2020
Unibet announced today that all land-based poker tournaments will now be played online for the rest of the year. The Spring Edition of the Unibet Open Online Tournament will be May 24-25. LONDON, U.K. — Unibet, one of the biggest poker providers in the world, announced today that all land-based poker events have now been…
Read MoreCoronavirus Attacks World Series Of Poker, Autumn Date In Talks
The coronavirus pandemic has postponed the World Series of Poker. Organizers are aiming towards an autumn date for a possible return. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus has struck yet again as the 51st World Series of Poker has been postponed. It was supposed to take place on May 26 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and…
Read MoreBen Affleck Raises $2 Million In Celebrity Poker Tournament
Ben Affleck hosted a celebrity poker tournament on Americas Card Room online poker site. The poker tournament featured stars such as Tom Brady and was able to raise $2 million in hunger relief funding. Online poker is currently legal in four states, but the celebrity tournament highlights the potential revenue that states could make from…
Read MoreKevin Hart Joins PartyPoker As Global Brand Ambassador
Kevin Hart has announced that he will be a brand ambassador of PartyPoker. PartyPoker is an online poker site with both casual and high roller tournaments. Kevin Hart has played in a number of live poker tournaments. LAS VEGAS — Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has announced that he will be joining PartyPoker as a…
Read MorePokerStars Founder Admits To Illegal Operation, Awaits Sentencing Date
The Department of Justice announced that Isai Scheinberg, founder of PokerStars, pled guilty to all chargers. Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker were also poker sites named in the case. Scheinberg was arrested in Switzerland and extradited to the US in January. NEW YORK — The infamous Black Friday case that completely reshaped online poker…
Read MoreWorld Series Of Poker Moving To Online Circuits, Full Schedule
The World Series of Poker announced that it will be moving online to prevent the spread of coronavirus. An online circuit will be held in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware. Matt “Rubberfist” Stout won his fourth ring during the online circuit. TULSA, Okla. — The World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced that the Hard Rock…
Read MoreSportsbooks Favor WSOP 2020 To Occur Despite Corona Virus Scare
The Corona Virus has been making its way around the world and may stop the World Series of Poker (WSOP) from happening if internet talk is to be believed. MyBookie Sportsbook has put up a wager on whether the WSOP will take place this year or be canceled because of the virus. While many people…
Read MoreThese Pro Soccer Stars May Actually Surprise You At The Poker Table
It is not uncommon that poker players could see former soccer stars at the poker table. Most of them place in big tournaments worldwide. David Levi, Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., Gerard Pique and Teddy Sheringham are amongst soccer players that also play poker. LAS VEGAS — There have been some big-name soccer stars who have dominated…
Read MoreTournament Staking At GGPoker Up By Popular Demand
GGPoker has released the tournament staking feature as requested by fans. Players are allowed to sell their own action at GGPoker. Buying stake is a new way to support poker players on GGPoker. DUBLIN, Ireland – GGPoker has recently come out with new staking features that fans of the site have been asking for. Tournament…
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