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Even more changes ahead for the WSOP

May 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Nevada

First timers to the World Series of Poker this year may not notice the changes made to the popular poker series but veterans are more than likely to notice the subtle differences to the 2017 events. After annou...

WSOP signs new broadcast and digital deal; November Nine format comes to an end

Marie Kelley

May 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Poker

Changes are afoot in regards to the World Series of Poker brand. As the WSOP gears up for the 48th running of the ever-popular poker tournament series, a few changes have been announced. A new four-year broadca...

Donaco International Ltd. inks poker deal with Poker King Club

K Morrison

May 3, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

New South Wales-headquartered Donaco International Limited (ASX:DNA) announced on Monday that it has signed a three-year-deal with the owner of Poker King Club (PKC), Kings Consulting Limited, to host internati...

Comedian Kevin Hart competes in PokerStars High Roller Event

Marie Kelley

April 29, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Monaco

When you hear the name Kevin Hart, the first thought that comes to mind is probably a laugh. Known as an international comedian, Hart has starred in several blockbuster movies after first starting a successful ...

Monte-Carlo casino to host PokerStars Championship starting April 25th

Marie Kelley

April 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Fantasy eSports, Monaco

The Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort will be taken over by poker players this week as the PokerStars Championship action begins. The poker festival is taking the place of the European Poker Tour Grand Final, ...

Maurice Hawkins breaks WSOPC record with recent gold ring win

Marie Kelley

April 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Iowa

In February, poker pro Maurice Hawkins tied Alex Masek for the most gold ring wins during World Series of Poker Circuit events, after winning an event hosted by the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Hawkins earned a win ...

Regular poker tournaments to begin today at Rivers Casino

Marie Kelley

April 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Poker, New York

Since opening on February 8th, the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady has been very popular. Every aspect of the casino has seen traffic but the poker room has been particularly busy. With 15 tables, the po...

Ryan Riess earns first WPT title with Seminole Hard Rock Poker Finale Main Event win

Marie Kelley

April 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Florida

From April 2nd until the 6th, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Hotel and Casino Hollywood played host to the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Finale, a no-limit hold’em (no re-entry) tournament with a $10,...

Cate Hall proves women can play poker

Marie Kelley

March 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, The Players Lounge, Pennsylvania

After months of back and forth on Twitter, poker pros Cate Hall and Mike Dentale finally completed their grudge match with Hall earning the victory. On March 19th, Hall and Dentale took to the felt at the Sugar...

‘Women Can’t Play Poker’ according to Dan Bilzerian

Marie Kelley

March 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker

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Known more for his lavish lifestyle and objectifying of women than his poker game, Dan Bilzerian took his internet reputation to a whole new level when he decided earlier this week to state that women can’t pla...

Harrah’s Cherokee of North Carolina to host WSOP Global Casino Championships

Marie Kelley

March 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, North Carolina

For the third consecutive year, the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina will play host to the WSOP Global Casino Championships. The event schedule has been announced by the World Series of Poker, with th...

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown dates and schedule announced

Marie Kelley

February 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Florida

Hollywood, Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is currently preparing for their popular Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, a poker series set to begin this year on March 16th. Running through April ...

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino to host Western New York Poker Challenge

Marie Kelley

February 10, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, New York

The Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is gearing up yet again to host the Western New York Poker Challenge. The 2017 edition will take place from March 31st until April 10th with a Warm-up segment due to begin...

Palm Beach Kennel Club welcomes WSOP Circuit this month

Marie Kelley

February 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Florida

Starting on February 9th, the World Series of Poker Circuit will be back in action at the Palm Beach Kennel Club for the seventh year in a row. The West Palm Beach venue will feature WSOP Circuit events from th...

WSOP releases full schedule for 2017 season

Marie Kelley

January 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Nevada

The 48th annual World Series of Poker dates have now been announced by WSOP officials including the full schedule of events. The series will take place from May 30th to July 17th 2017 in Las Vegas with the Rio ...