The 2018 World Series of Poker started last week and, along with players looking for fame, fortune or at least a good time, the Poker Hall of Fame announced the beginning of the process for their 2018 inductions. Voting opened for the public to nominate people for the next two slots in the Hall, with… Read more »
The 2018 World Series of Poker chugged along into its second week on Saturday with plenty of action around the Rio. In one of the bigger tournaments currently running, Christopher Bolek will attempt to hold off a herd of professional players armed with big chip stacks in what is becoming a “player favorite” event, while… Read more »
In a move that surprised some in the casino and gaming industry, American Gaming Association Chief Executive Officer Geoff Freeman has decided to step down as the head of the powerful trade organization. “The AGA accomplished many important successes during Geoff’s tenure, most notably the recent Supreme Court ruling declaring the Professional and Amateur Sports… Read more »
It was a quick night of work at the 2018 World Series of Poker on Friday. In one tournament, a player continued his outstanding run through the 2018 tournament poker world while, in another, the eventual champion went “wire to wire” in starting and finishing the day with the lead. Event #13 – $1500 Big… Read more »
The 2018 World Series of Poker is steaming into its second weekend of action, with two bracelets set to be awarded on Friday with a big payout for each. Event #13 – $1500 Big Blind Ante No Limit Hold’em The final six players have been determined in Event #13 that will look to battle it… Read more »
Although they just wrapped up a highly successful Season XVI schedule, the World Poker Tour isn’t sitting back on its laurels. They recently announced the roster of events that will carry them through the end of 2018 and to approximately the midpoint of their Season XVII schedule. “Season XVI was our most tremendous season yet.”… Read more »
We’re a week into the 2018 World Series of Poker at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the pros are starting to flex their muscles. A man who has quietly had some outstanding results over the past two WSOPs – poker professional Paul Volpe – picked up his third bracelet… Read more »
The 2018 World Series of Poker is a week old and so far, it’s what you would expect: lots of tournaments, lots of players, lots of money at stake. The opening week also featured a couple of the more “special” events of the WSOP, each of which is trending in a different direction: the $365… Read more »
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry leader DraftKings will be launching a New Jersey sportsbook when the time comes, as it has announced it has partnered with Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel as its licensing partner. It is expected that New Jersey will open its regulated sports betting industry very soon; licensed horse racetracks and Atlantic… Read more »
In 2008, the World Series of Poker made the bold move to shift the final table of the WSOP Main Event to November, creating a four-month gap between the time the tenth place finisher was eliminated and the start of the official final table. The “November Nine,” as it was called, lasted nine years until… Read more »
Tuesday was a momentous day in United States gambling history as Delaware became the first state outside of Nevada to offer legal, regulated single-game sports betting. The first bets were placed at the state’s three race racetrack casinos – Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, and Harrington Raceway & Casino – at 1:30pm. The… Read more »
The public nomination process for the 2018 Poker Hall of Fame is now open. Those of you who have participated in the process in prior years will be familiar with this year’s setup, as nothing has changed. We Can All Contribute Our Two Cents The journey to naming the newest Hall of Famers starts online… Read more »
