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WPT Global Joins Battle of Malta 2025 as Online Qualifier Partner

WPT Global joins Battle of Malta 2025 with $1,280 packages via step satellites. Qualify online now for the 10th anniversary live event in Malta.

Fraud Cases, YouTube Restrictions, and New Allegations Make Headlines in Poker

WSOPC champ faces fraud plea, YouTube’s 18+ rule hits poker creators, and new allegations emerge against attorney Tom Goldstein.

$909K Hustler Cooler, Three-Card Controversy & Mizrachi Leads GG Million$

A $909K pot at Hustler Casino Live, a three-card mishap at Seminole Hard Rock, and Michael Mizrachi’s chip lead in the $10,400 GG Million$ headline this week’s poker news.

NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Allegedly Hosting Illegal Poker Games: what we know so far

NBA star Gilbert Arenas accused of running illegal poker games in his mansion. Here’s what we know ahead of the September 2025 trial.

Thailand Recognizes Poker as a Sport, Opening the Door to WPT Prime Thailand

Thailand recognises poker as a sport; WPT Prime Thailand festival runs Jul 30–Aug 5 with a 12 m baht guaranteed main event.

Betfair’s AU$871,660 Spam Fine Puts Gambling Marketers on Notice

Betfair fined AU$871k for sending spam to VIPs. ACMA rules highlight strict compliance standards for gambling marketing.

National Heads-Up Poker Championship 2025: The Return of a Legendary Televised Heads-Up Tournament

More than a decade after its last edition, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns. The 2025 tournament features new faces but the same high stakes.

PokerArena Launches: GTO Wizard Introduces a HUSNG App Focused on Heads-Up Training

GTO Wizard’s new PokerArena app offers fast-paced, shallow-stack heads-up Sit & Go games with GTO-based feedback — playable in-browser or on iOS.

Mike Matusow Slams High Roller Poker Scene as 'Fake': Real Profits or Financial Illusion?

Mike Matusow calls high roller poker earnings a 'mirage' and questions financial transparency. Are the biggest poker wins really what they seem?

Garrett Adelstein’s Big Comeback – Back at the No Gamble, No Future Table

Garrett Adelstein returns to televised high-stakes poker in No Gamble, No Future’s Season 7 premiere with big pots and a sharp reminder of his old form.

How Taxes Shaped the Real Winners of the 2025 WSOP Main Event

Discover who really won the 2025 WSOP Main Event — after taxes. Some finalists kept it all, while others lost nearly half to the IRS and local taxes.

WSOP 2025: Interesting Stories from the Past Few Days

Recent drama at WSOP 2025: brutal bustouts, huge bounties, celebrity players, and Negreanu’s call to enforce the clock at the tables.

Senate Tax Proposal Raises Concerns for U.S. Poker Players

A proposed U.S. Senate tax change could force poker players to pay on phantom income, sparking industry backlash and calls for a legislative fix.

Brazil Set to Legalize Land-Based Gambling – What It Means for Poker

Brazil may legalize land-based gambling—but poker stays legal. Here’s what PL 2,234/2022 means for Brazil’s booming poker scene.

"Czech Joker" Martin Kabrhel Leads $250K WSOP Super High Roller After Wild Day 1

Martin Kabrhel leads after Day 1 of the $250K WSOP Super High Roller, which featured bold bluffs, big names, and the Czech pro’s signature antics.

Phil Hellmuth Struggles While Negreanu Dominates – Will He Recover in Time?

Phil Hellmuth is off to a slow start at the 2025 WSOP, while Daniel Negreanu is thriving. Can the Poker Brat turn things around in time?

He Ran $23K Up to $500K — Then Lost a $738K Pot to Mariano Grandoli

Mariano Grandoli wins a $738K pot on Hustler Casino Live after Jae Cusick’s epic runback ends in dramatic fashion. Watch the full hand and breakdown.

Tom Dwan Hospitalized in UK Against His Will, Plans Lawsuit

After a series of erratic posts, poker pro Tom Dwan was hospitalized in the UK against his will. He now claims he was drugged and plans legal action.

Shevliakov Responds to EPT Controversy: “There Was No Trickery”

Controversy surrounds a key hand from the EPT Monte Carlo final table. Shevliakov claims it was a mistake, Wakil is sure it was a deliberate angle shoot.

Shevliakov’s Controversial Move Sparks Uproar After EPT Monte Carlo Final Table

Aleksandr Shevliakov’s disputed play during the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event final table stirred widespread debate – he ultimately took down the title and the €1,000,000 first prize.

Poker Scandal Linked to the Lucchese Crime Family Uncovered in New Jersey

A poker and sports betting ring with ties to the Lucchese crime family has been dismantled in New Jersey—among those charged is a local councilman.

From Sunday Million Glory to $0: The Rise and Fall of Camillo30

Camillo30 won $176,959 in the PokerStars Sunday Million—then lost it all within weeks. A cautionary tale of ego, poor bankroll management, and tilt.

Phil Hellmuth’s $80 Million Miss: A Startup Deal That Got Away

Phil Hellmuth declined a $15K startup investment later valued at $80 million. Alan Keating shared the details on the Doug Polk Podcast.

Attorney Thomas Goldstein to Remain Under Electronic Monitoring – Court Decision

High-profile attorney Thomas Goldstein, facing allegations of $50 million poker-related tax fraud, will remain under electronic monitoring due to high flight risk.

Veronica Brill Revisits the Postle Scandal Through Animated Series

The Mike Postle poker scandal returns—Veronica Brill breaks it down in a new animated series about one of the most infamous cheating cases in poker.

WPT Global Targets Polish Market as PokerStars Bows Out

With PokerStars exiting Poland, WPT Global is stepping up its efforts to expand in the region and attract displaced online poker players.

Szoboszlai vs. Güler: The “1088” Feud After Hungary–Turkey Clash

Tensions rise between poker fan Dominik Szoboszlai and Arda Güler after Turkey’s 3–0 win over Hungary, with the feud continuing on social media.

Doyle Brunson, the Eternal Poker Legend – and the Story Behind the Name "Texas Dolly"

Doyle Brunson didn’t choose the nickname “Texas Dolly” — it came from a simple misunderstanding. Discover the story that turned into poker legend.

The EPT Berlin Heist: 15 Years Since Poker’s Most Infamous Robbery

15 years ago, the EPT Berlin heist shocked the poker world as armed robbers stormed the tournament venue, stealing €242,000. The crime, arrests, and its lasting impact.

Cheating Allegations Rock Las Vegas – Mike Holtz and Top Pros Demand Reform

After the Poker Atlas Tour Main Event, serious cheating concerns have been raised. Mike Holtz and several well-known players are calling for immediate action.
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