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Italy Amends Online Poker Tax Structure and Gambling Advertisement Laws

Italy is amending its 2015 Stability Law that was introduced in October in order to more properly profit from online gambling, Internet poker, and sports betting. Last June, the Italian government voted to eradicate Article 14 of...

Amaya Slams Kentucky’s $290 Million Lawsuit Against PokerStars

Amaya Inc. has branded a $290 million lawsuit brought against its subsidiary PokerStars by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as “frivolous” and “without merit,” and vowed that it will “vigorously dispute” any liability...

World Series of Poker 2016 Tournament Series Event Dates Released

World Series of Poker (WSOP) is always the most anticipated tournament series of any year. Now the folks at WSOP have released next year’s preview schedule (the full schedule should hit by no later than February 2016), and...

Further Protests as Players Fight Back Against PokerStars’ VIP Changes

Disgruntled PokerStars players recently made a public protest during EPT Prague’s €50,000 ($55,000) Super High Roller in response to the news that VIP rewards will be cut dramatically at the start of 2015. Just over week...

San Diego Casino Raids: Money Laundering, Prostitution, and Mafia Links

Two San Diego card rooms and 25 players are under investigation by the FBI following a surprise raid earlier this week. The Seven Mile Casino on Bay Boulevard in Chula Vista and the Black Jack Palomar Casino, both in San Diego...

Daniel Negreanu Documentary “Kid Poker” Hits Canadian TV, But America Has to Wait

Daniel Negreanu has always fascinated poker players. Now, those fans can learn more about their idol, at least if they’re in Canada. Negreanu’s documentary on his life,aptly named “KidPoker” after the...

Tony G Gets a “No Thank You, Mate” for Lithuanian Parliament Push

Tony G, the player who once ran riot at the poker tables with his kamikaze moves and cutting jibes, has recently been dealt a blow by the Lithuanian government. Since largely leaving poker behind for a career in politics, G...

Felix Stephensen Wins Landmark Norwegian Poker Championship

The headline “Felix Stephensen wins Norwegian Poker Championship in Norway” might not appear newsworthy on the surface, but it’s actually a significant event for both the player and the country. Earlier this...

PokerStars Strike Underway as High-Rank Players Respond to VIP Changes

The PokerStars strike is underway, the three-day boycott scheduled to last from today, December 1, through Wednesday. Championed by poker pro Dani Stern, the sit-out is in response to the changes to PokerStars’ rewards...

Phil Ivey Gets Chance to Overturn Crockfords Ruling

Phil Ivey, the master poker player and high stakes gambler, has been given another shot at £7.8 million ($11.7 million) in cash thanks to a London judge. Despite being case that stretches back to August 2012, Ivey could still...