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Thailand Moves to Legalize Tournament Poker Amid Tackling Illegal Gambling

August 6, 2025

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In a significant move for the Thai gaming landscape, the government has taken steps to legalize tournament poker under controlled circumstances. This decision, which was made official on July 30, marks the end ...

Victoria Defers Pokies Card Rollout, Raising Budget Surplus Concerns

Vanja Mitic

May 26, 2025

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The Allan government has come under fire for postponing its poker machine reform plan, a delay that may funnel an additional $800 million into Victoria’s budget. The reform, initially promised by former Premier...

Connecticut Moves to Join Multi-State Online Poker Agreement

Johnny K.

March 11, 2025

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In a significant development within Connecticut's legislative corridors, a new bill, Senate Bill 1464 (SB 1464), was introduced aiming to pivot the state into a multi-jurisdictional online poker landscape. The ...

Poker Pro Ali Imsirovic Banned from Champions Club Event

Vanja Mitic

February 18, 2025

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The poker landscape shifted dramatically at the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker Open Main Event in Houston, Texas. Former poker luminary Ali Imsirovic, known for his high-stakes prowess, was ousted and barre...

Poker Sites Without Borders: The Globalization of Online Poker in 2025

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December 30, 2024

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The rocketship pace at which online poker has developed in recent years will be dwarfed by what we are now witnessing. New technologies, regulatory movement, and a strong player base have the poker sites more i...

Long Beach Poker Player Admits to Illegal Sports Betting and Money Laundering Charges

Vanja Mitic

October 21, 2024

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Damien LeForbes, a 43-year-old professional poker player from Long Beach, California, has entered a guilty plea to charges of money laundering and running an unauthorized sports betting operation. His plea was ...

Farmers Branch City Council Rejects Card Room Proposal, Doug Polk’s Plans Hindered

Vanja Mitic

May 10, 2024

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Farmers Branch City Council delivered a blow to the aspirations of poker luminary Doug Polk and the gaming community by rejecting an ordinance aimed at legalizing card rooms within the city limits. With a decis...

New York Senator Pursues Incremental Online Gaming Strategy with Poker-Only Legislation

Johnny K.

May 9, 2024

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In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poke...

Nevada Gaming Commission Could Allow More Online Poker Options to Players

Vanja Mitic

April 19, 2024

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Nevada Gaming Commission is exploring new options regarding online poker in the state. As per the most recent information, the players might be able to play against each other starting in 2025. Online poker...

New Regulations in Australia, Setting Loss Limits for Time and Money Required in Crown Melbourne

Vanja Mitic

December 14, 2023

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Australia continues with the gambling reforms and taking the safety and security of the players to the next level. The newest changes are related to gaming machines at Melbourne’s Crown Casino. All players will...

Third Stage of NSW Compliance Program Begins, Venues Warned About Zero-Tolerance

Vanja Mitic

December 4, 2023

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Since the Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) launched its new compliance program related to displaying gaming signage at various venues, a lot changed - but there’s a lot more to be done as well. The third st...

Rafael Caiaffa Suspended from BSOP Millions for Violating Tournament Rules

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November 24, 2023

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On 20 November 2023, a Brazilian poker player Rafael Caiaffa was suspended indefinitely from the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) Millions event for breaking a tournament rule. As reported, Caiaffa added extra ...

West Virginia Enters Internet Gaming Agreement With Four Other States

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November 15, 2023

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Online poker players from West Virginia will now have the opportunity to play versus players from Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey. According to the source, the West Virginia Lottery has announced tha...

SkyCity Auckland Faces License Suspension and Loses $260 Million To Problem Gambling Allegations

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September 4, 2023

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New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group is facing a temporary casino operator's license suspension after the country's Secretary of the Department of Internal Affairs lodged the respective application to the ...

NSW Continues with the Gaming Reform, Lowers Poker Machine Cap

Vanja Mitic

June 26, 2023

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The government of New South Wales continues to work on the ongoing gaming reform, which is completely dedicated to minimizing the risk of gambling harm and preventing various potential problems related to money...

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Thailand Moves to Legalize Tournament Poker Amid Tackling Illegal Gambling

Victoria Defers Pokies Card Rollout, Raising Budget Surplus Concerns

Connecticut Moves to Join Multi-State Online Poker Agreement

Poker Pro Ali Imsirovic Banned from Champions Club Event

Poker Sites Without Borders: The Globalization of Online Poker in 2025

Long Beach Poker Player Admits to Illegal Sports Betting and Money Laundering Charges

Farmers Branch City Council Rejects Card Room Proposal, Doug Polk’s Plans Hindered

New York Senator Pursues Incremental Online Gaming Strategy with Poker-Only Legislation

Nevada Gaming Commission Could Allow More Online Poker Options to Players

New Regulations in Australia, Setting Loss Limits for Time and Money Required in Crown Melbourne

Third Stage of NSW Compliance Program Begins, Venues Warned About Zero-Tolerance

Rafael Caiaffa Suspended from BSOP Millions for Violating Tournament Rules

West Virginia Enters Internet Gaming Agreement With Four Other States

SkyCity Auckland Faces License Suspension and Loses $260 Million To Problem Gambling Allegations

NSW Continues with the Gaming Reform, Lowers Poker Machine Cap

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

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