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Christmas Gift from Governor Whitmer Will Legalize Online Poker in Michigan

Online poker in Michigan looks to be a dead cert following positive motions by the state’s House and Senate. In what’s almost a case of déjà vu, poker fans in the Great Lake State now find themselves waiting on the...

Former World Champ Jamie Gold Gives His Take on Stones Gambling Hall Scandal

World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event winner Jamie Gold has become the last pro to chime in on the Mike Postle and Stones Gambling Hall scandal. Speaking to CardsChat, the 2006 champion said that his experience of live cash...

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang All-In On Online Poker Ahead of 2020 Election

US presidential candidate Andrew Yang is all-in on online poker and wants to make it legal in all 50 states. On the campaign trail ahead of 2020’s election, Yang has made a play to win the support of poker players. In a tweet...

Stones Gambling Hall Takes Legal Turn as Players Sue for $30 Million

The Stones Gambling Hall scandal involving Mike Postle has taken another turn after Veronica Brill started legal proceedings. In what’s quickly becoming one of the biggest poker stories of 2019, those involved may now be...

$104 Million WCOOP and Regulatory Issues Mark Bittersweet Month for PokerStars

It’s been a case of ups and downs at PokerStars HQ this week thanks to MTT highs and regulatory lows. As this year’s World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) come to a close, PokerStars is celebrating another victory. After...

$5.4 Million Bluffs Lands Goldman Sachs’ VP in Jail on Fraud Charges

Goldman Sachs’ vice-president Ashwani Jhunjhunwala has been accused of stealing $5.4 million to pay off alleged poker debts. Breaking on September 10, the news will come as a blow to poker’s image in Jhunjhunwala’s native...

New Certification Rules Lead to Surge of Poker Apps in South Korea

New rules regarding the certification of “adult” content has led to a surge in poker apps going live inside South Korea’s App Store. News of the move was made public on August 19 and changes came into force the following...

Wire Act Fight is On Following DOJ Official Appeal Notice

The US online gaming industry’s ongoing battle against the Wire Act will continue for the foreseeable future following a recent move by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Having previously pledged to challenge a ruling in New...

Pennsylvania Online Gaming Regulator Raising Standards with Complaint Process

Pennsylvania online gaming sites may have only been active for a few weeks but the local regulator wants customers to voice their concerns. In a note published on August 5, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) outlined...

Indian Poker Clubs Remain Illegal in Kerala Following High Court Delay

Indian poker clubs in Kerala will have to wait and see if they can offer legal games after another legal petition was pushed back by High Court judges. Poker entities in the state originally tried to have poker made legal back in...