Poker is the only skill-based gambling game that has its own dedicated section on World Casino News. Our coverage of this game and the people who practice the craft tends to ebb and flow along with the important events. Look to Poker News for important announcements such as online poker networks entering new markets, mergers and acquisitions, champions being crowned or dethroned, and circuit news as it happens.
From Las Vegas to Saipan and from Macau to Dover Downs, we've got you covered for poker news. Online satellites are covered in the news and we cover breaking stories about online happenings in the industry, network partnerships, and platform divestments as well as emerging online regulation and poker laws around the world as they change.
If you have a particular interest, feel free to visit and bookmark one of the following pages:
Avid players and others interested in tournaments can get the lowdown on what's coming up by checking our Poker Calendar. The calendars are comprehensive, streamlined, and highly informative. Simply hover over a listing to get the upshot, or click on through to the actual event page to get in-depth details. The poker tournament calendar is updated daily!
Once Sands China Ltd. reported that they beat second-quarter profit estimates, their stocks surged 7.9% on the Hong Kong exchange. Sands Chairman Shel...
The historic Village Club Card Room in San Diego, CA, owned by the Souza family has relocated and held its official opening yesterday, but owner Harve...
Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL oppose legalized sports betting, but that may change in the near future for the business that generated a whopp...
The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals three-judge panel has unanimously ruled that Texas Hold’em is not legal in Idaho, and affirmed that the tribe en...
It was just a few days ago that 888 Holdings announced they were set to acquire bwin.party for $1.4 million. 888 was up against stiff competition for ...
The state of Delaware, one of the few states that offer legalized online gambling, has experienced a two month decline in revenue for the three locati...
King’s Casino in Rozvadov will play host to the PokerStars King’s Cup Turbo Edition this September, with the schedule of event’s having been released ...
South African gamblers waiting for legal online casino and poker games may need to wait for a new national government. South African Parliament member...
Despite a slightly richer offer from GVC and Amaya, 888 Holdings of Gibraltar has pulled ahead in a deal to purchase Bwin.party (including PartyPoker)...
The World Series of Poker Main Event has finished up, at least down to the November Nine, with the remaining players having to wait until the fall to ...
Last week Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc confirmed that GVC Holdings Plc has made an offer to buy. The deal is reportedly worth US$1.4 billion (...
Day 6 of the World Series of Poker Main Event begins today at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with 69 players returning to the felt to...
Christian Lusardi put together an ingenious plan that involved counterfeiting poker chips. The 43 year old Lusardi decided to buy counterfeit chips fr...
On July 8th 2015 it was reported in Las Vegas that last years main event World Series of Poker winner will not have the chance to defend his title thi...