Poker

The 2025 Irish Poker Open just made history. With 4,562 entries, the €1,150 buy-in main event became the largest in the tournament’s long run, easily topping the 2024 record of 3,233. The prize pool climbed to $5,119,590—far above the promised…

Every summer, Las Vegas transforms into the poker capital of the world—and if you’re headed there, you’ll want to pack more than just your hoodie and lucky chip. Kenny Hallaert, Belgian poker pro and longtime figure in the scene, has…

Poker fans in Thailand have reason to celebrate. The World Poker Tour has officially announced that WPT Prime Thailand is happening in 2025 — and it’s headed to Bangkok. For the first time ever, Thailand will play host to a…

Cubeia has officially launched Poker 2.0, its upgraded poker platform built to support high player traffic, faster feature updates, and easier integration for gaming partners. The Sweden-based software company developed the new system around Java 21, creating a multi-threaded server…

PokerStars has been pulled up by UK advertising regulators over a social media video that didn’t sit well with the rules on gambling promotion. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the ad after finding it made gambling seem too easy…

Las Vegas is preparing for the U.S. Poker Open starting April 8 at PokerGO Studio inside ARIA Resort & Casino. The eight-event series, featuring buy-ins from $5,000 to $25,000, will gather top poker pros. But for those unable to attend…

Many poker players first pick up the game at home with friends. While these casual games are common, the legality of them varies depending on state law. In North Carolina, one lawmaker is trying to make it clear that playing…

SiGMA Poker Tour (SPT) is making its way to Brazil for the first time, bringing five days of high-stakes poker action to São Paulo from April 9 to 14. The tournament promises intense competition with a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool,…

Abby Merk, a budding poker sensation, has joined BetMGM Poker as a Brand Ambassador and Content Partner. The 24-year-old professional athlete will interact with fans through unique content while representing the brand. Merk’s enthusiasm and presence were commended by BetMGM’s…

Two bills related to poker have been introduced in the Texas House, each pushing for a completely different outcome. One aims to legalize poker clubs and give them formal recognition under state law, while the other seeks to shut them…