The latest chapter of the SunBet Poker Tour (SPT) played out at Time Square Casino in Pretoria, South Africa, where Stephen Courtney etched his name into history with a victory in the Nahum Lum Memorial Main Event. In a fast-paced heads-up battle against Harold Brooks, Courtney secured the win in under 20 minutes, claiming the…
One of the most celebrated events in World Poker Tour (WPT) history is making a long-awaited comeback. The Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship, a tournament with a legacy dating back to 1997, is officially back on the WPT schedule for the first time since 2017. This marks a significant return for one of poker’s most…
Poker has always had its fair share of bad actors. From online scandals to live tournament cheats, the game has seen it all. Yet, despite years of evidence and repeated offenses, many of these players are allowed back at the tables. That needs to change. A lifetime ban should be the standard punishment for anyone…
PokerStars is putting female poker players in the spotlight this International Women’s Day with the KJ Open, an online tournament designed exclusively for women. Named after Kerryjane Craigie, PokerStars Ambassador and Director of Poker at the Hippodrome Casino, this event is more than just a game—it’s an opportunity to secure a seat at one of…
The inaugural $100,000 Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games saw high-stakes poker elites gather at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on Thursday. With a $100K buy-in and a stacked field, the event drew 25 entrants on Day 1, setting the stage for a thrilling battle. As the day wrapped up, 17 players remained, with Mike…
Doug Polk, a seasoned poker pro known for his strategic mind and high-stakes battles, is deep into his latest challenge—a $100,000 heads-up grind on ClubWPT Gold. But after four days of intense play, he finds himself down $9,231, proving that even the best can struggle when the cards don’t cooperate.
A Challenge Unlike Any Other…
The latest addition to New Hampshire’s gaming industry, The Nash Casino, sits so close to the Massachusetts border that visitors must cross state lines just to step inside. Housed in a former Sears building at Pheasant Lane Mall, the 130,000-square-foot facility promises a major economic impact while raising fresh competition for casinos in neighboring Massachusetts.…
Fourth-quarter earnings for Full House Resorts showed significant revenue growth, but profits remained elusive. The company reported a 21% increase in revenue, reaching $73 million, up from $60 million in the same period last year. Yet, despite the positive momentum, the company still posted a $12.3 million loss—unchanged from the previous year. Management pointed to…
Robert Goldstein, the long-serving chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, is set to transition into a senior advisory role in March 2026, paving the way for current President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Dumont to take over as chairman and CEO. The company announced the leadership shift on Thursday, marking a significant transition for…
Chamonix, the flagship casino resort of Full House Resorts in Cripple Creek, Colorado, has undergone a dramatic leadership overhaul. The company disclosed during its fourth-quarter earnings call that it had dismissed the casino’s upper management, signaling a major shift in strategy as revenues failed to meet expectations.
New Leadership, New Direction
CEO Dan Lee made…