There’s always been a strong overlap between poker and sports. If a poker room has televisions, you can be sure some sort of game will be on at all times, […]

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In the spirit of Christmas, PokerStars is making dreams come true. The world’s largest online poker site shipped $30,000 Platinum Passes to the upcoming PCA to Joe Ingram, Arlie Shaban, […]

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Chris Ferguson, Phil Hellmuth, Kane Kalas, and Joe Ingram make our list of best and worst poker video moments in 2018. You’ll have to read on to find out which […]

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Michigan poker players will soon have legal online gambling sites available. State lawmakers passed a bill that will legalize online poker as soon as it is signed by Governor Rick […]

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Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu began feuding two years ago. But the vitriol between the poker pros enhanced in 2018 thanks to an insulting t-shirt, some social media mudslinging, and […]

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While the concept wasn’t invented this year, 2018 still served as the coming out party for the big blind ante. This alternative way of dealing with antes went mainstream over […]

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The May Supreme Court decision that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) had the direct effect of allowing states to regulate sports betting. But while the […]

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PokerStars is stepping into the octagon. Well, its logo will, as part of a sponsorship agreement between the poker site and the UFC, the world leader in combat sports, based […]

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The marriage between poker and esports took another bold step forward this week as the World Poker Tour (WPT) merged with Allied Esports International. Black Ridge Acquisition Corp, owned by […]

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You may think that it’s all been said and done already when it comes to poker literature, but you’d be wrong. From strategy to stories, from the pros to the […]

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A partial 2019 WSOP schedule was released, and it includes a new 50th anniversary commemorative event, the $500 buy-in Big 50 which guarantees at least $1 million to the winner. […]

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The 12 Labors of Arlie Challenge from PokerStars is coming to a close and its eponymous hero is now just one step away from winning a $30,000 Platinum Pass. Since […]

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Isaac Haxton shipped SHRB V for $3.67 million Wednesday night, his first major poker title after numerous close calls. In response, the poker community showed him some love on Twitter. […]

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“This game is rigged.” It’s a statement every online poker player has seen in the chat box at some point. And now, one online operator is offering a reward for […]

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Isaac Haxton finally closed one out. After coming close numerous times in major events, “Hollywood” got over the hump Wednesday in the $300,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl, winning it […]

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The solitary confinement prop bet between poker players Rich Alati and Rory Young gained lots of attention even beyond the poker community, as Alati managed to survive for 20 of […]

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Israeli officials have introduced a new bill that could predicate a return of legal poker to the country. Is poker actually a sport? It’s a question that has been debated […]

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Ike Haxton takes a slight chip lead to Wednesday’s Super High Roller Bowl final table, which won’t include Daniel Negreanu after a less-than-optimal play against Stephen Chidwick proved costly. Mikita […]

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A $3.67 million first place prize isn’t the only thing at stake as Day Two of the Super High Roller Bowl V rolls on. Three players — Stephen Chidwick, Justin […]

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Dan Smith’s Double Up Drive, a campaign that benefits 10 different charities, received a major boost this weekend when daily fantasy sports pro Tom Crowley donated half of his winnings […]

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