Jorge Abreu turned a massive chip lead into a stunning victory at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris Main Event, claiming the top prize of €1,148,600 after an epic river card sealed his triumph. The 35-year-old Portuguese player dominated the final table in Paris, outlasting 1,473 rivals in the €5,300 no-limit hold'em tournament. This win marks…
Las Vegas just posted its best visitor numbers in a year. The famous Strip welcomed 3.26 million people in January, down only 2.2% from last year and a clear sign the long slump may finally be easing.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released the January figures this week. After twelve straight months of bigger drops…
Wyoming's gambling scene has exploded into a multibillion dollar powerhouse, but state leaders are now moving fast to slam the brakes on unchecked growth. On Thursday, key bills to close loopholes and limit games in everyday spots like grocery stores cleared a major hurdle in the House Judiciary Committee. These measures aim to modernize rules…
A high-stakes poker player who raked in millions now stares down the barrel of jail time even before his punishment is set. Tom Goldstein, convicted in a federal tax fraud case tied to his massive poker winnings, could spend weeks behind bars as prosecutors push to lock him up. This twist raises big questions about…
The Las Vegas Strip just got a major boost in its gaming world. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas named Justin Wyborn as its senior vice president and general manager. With the resort set to open in late 2027, this move signals big plans for a fresh player in the city of lights. Fans…
The RunGood Poker Series rolls into Horseshoe Tunica this March with a packed lineup that promises big wins and fierce competition. Players from across the country will chase rings and glory in the Mississippi Delta. Get ready for a festival full of thrills, starting March 10, as the tour awards over $250,000 in prizes.
The 2026…
Poker star Doug Polk just dropped a bombshell that has the card game world buzzing. He announced a fresh heads-up challenge, with his old foe Daniel Negreanu topping the list of dream opponents. This could spark a sequel to their epic 2021 showdown, where millions hung in the balance and tensions ran high.
Doug Polk made…
In a boost for local gamblers, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has greenlit the reopening of a popular poker room in North Las Vegas. This move comes as new owners pour fresh life into an old casino spot that has sat quiet for too long. Details on the changes and what it means for players…
Pennsylvania gamblers opened the new year with a massive bang as casinos and online gaming platforms raked in $590.6 million in January, an explosive 11.6% jump from the same month last year. The surge marks the strongest January on record and shows no signs of the state’s gaming boom slowing down.
Online casino games, known as iGaming, powered…
Las Vegas just shrugged off months of gloom-and-doom headlines. On Tuesday, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg declared there is “no crisis” on the Strip and revealed the company is riding one of its best-ever runs heading into the new year.
The numbers speak loud and clear. Caesars wrapped up 2025 with its fourth-strongest quarter in company history.…