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Wes Cannon Wins MSPT Riverside Main for $83K Haul

News, PokerMarch 25, 2026262Views 0Likes 0Comments

Wes Cannon grabbed his first Major Series of Poker Tour title in dramatic fashion. The Suited Kings Podcast host topped a field of 608 players to win the MSPT Season 17 $1,110 Main Event at Iowa's Riverside Casino. He pocketed $83,869 after a five-way deal on Sunday. This victory tops his past runner-up finishes and marks a…

Nevada Casinos Get Urgent Penny Rounding Rules

Casino, NewsMarch 24, 2026274Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nevada's casinos, powerhouses of cash-fueled gaming, now face a penny pinch as supplies dwindle. The Nevada Gaming Control Board dropped a key directive on March 23, 2026, guiding operators on rounding payouts amid the U.S. Treasury's penny halt. Patrons could soon cash out jackpots in nickels only, but strict rules protect fairness. The board's Notice 2026-14 kicks in…

Epic Bad Beat Stuns PokerStars Open Philadelphia

News, PokerMarch 23, 2026256Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pocket aces and pocket kings eliminated by ace-deuce suited in massive three-way all-in In one of the sickest hands ever seen live on stream, Daryl Boatwright's pocket aces and Vincent Ciarrocchi's pocket kings both hit the rail on Day 2 of the $1,100 PokerStars Open Philadelphia Main Event when a recreational player holding ace-deuce suited scooped…

William Hill Jackpot Glitch Shocks Bettors with Fake Wins

Casino, NewsMarch 22, 2026275Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bettors lit up social media with joy after seeing huge balances in their William Hill accounts from a Jackpot Drop game. Tens of thousands, even six figures, appeared out of nowhere. But the thrill turned sour fast. The bookmaker now demands players hand back millions in glitch money, locking accounts and offering just a slice to keep. William…

Minnesota Sports Betting Push Faces Tough Roadblocks

Betting, NewsMarch 21, 2026276Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lawmakers in Minnesota are making another run at legalizing sports betting, but fierce pushback threatens to derail the effort once more. Senate File 4139 promises a tribal-led system with tight controls, yet opponents slam it as a gateway to addiction. With billions already flowing to illegal operators, the clock is ticking on this high-stakes debate. Sen. Nick…

Viral Bustout: Ludwick’s Poker Heartbreak in Philly

News, PokerMarch 20, 2026305Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jordan Ludwick let out a raw scream of disbelief after a brutal river card knocked him out of the 2026 PokerStars Open Philadelphia Main Event. Just two spots from the money on Day 1A, the New Jersey sports betting creator saw his deep run end in a three-way all-in pot. The viral video of his reaction…

Arizona Charges Kalshi Criminally Over Prediction Bets

Betting, NewsMarch 19, 2026241Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arizona's top prosecutor just dropped a bombshell on the prediction market world. Attorney General Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal misdemeanor counts against Kalshi Inc. on Tuesday, accusing the platform of running an illegal gambling operation. Kalshi co-founder Tarek Mansour fired back hard, calling the move a total overstep by the state. This marks the first criminal case…

Wisconsin Senate Greenlights Online Sports Betting

Betting, NewsMarch 18, 2026231Views 0Likes 0Comments

Wisconsin senators made history Tuesday with a stunning bipartisan vote to legalize online sports betting. The measure passed 21-12 despite half the Republican caucus voting no. Now it lands on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' desk amid cheers from tribes and cries over addiction risks. The Wisconsin Senate wrapped up its likely final day of session Tuesday, tackling over…

Insane Aces vs Kings vs Queens Cooler Wins Wynn Millions

News, PokerMarch 17, 2026218Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taylor Black turned a desperate all-in into poker immortality when his pocket aces collided with kings and queens in the wildest cooler at the Wynn Millions final table. The short stack tripled up to seize control and claim the $1,100 NLH title with $98,623 after a heads-up deal. This Las Vegas showdown left fans buzzing…

Resorts World Las Vegas Bets Big on Compliance After $10.5M Fine

Casino, NewsMarch 16, 2026221Views 0Likes 0Comments

Resorts World Las Vegas leaders vow to put rules ahead of revenue as they fight to win back trust from Nevada gaming watchdogs. President and CFO Carlos Castro stressed compliance over commerce during a key hearing. With a license decision looming on March 26, the casino shows real steps to fix past mistakes tied to illegal betting…