Category Poker

Federal prosecutors have indicted former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, accusing him of running a high-stakes, unlicensed poker ring from a Los Angeles mansion. Good to Know Arenas and five co-defendants face conspiracy and illegal gambling charges. Prosecutors allege the group…

High-stakes private poker games tied to organized crime and well-known sports figures are now under intense investigation. Details released by authorities describe the use of advanced technology, hidden communication signals, and coordinated cheating plans to target wealthy players across multiple…

Thailand has once again outlawed poker nationwide following an executive order from Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, effectively reversing a brief legalization period introduced by the previous administration. The decision, announced Wednesday and reported by The Nation, reinstates…

Poker legend Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has officially joined GGPoker as its newest Global Ambassador, adding another milestone to what has already been a career for the ages. The announcement comes just months after Mizrachi’s unforgettable 2025 World Series of…

A long-running battle between California tribes and the state’s card rooms has taken another turn after a Sacramento Superior Court judge dismissed the tribes’ lawsuit challenging the legality of Las Vegas-style table games. Good to Know Judge Lauri Damrell ruled…

Poland’s Tomasz Brzezinski has captured his first European Poker Tour title in Malta, taking home $738,963 after topping a field of 898 entries. The victory comes just six weeks after his fourth-place finish at EPT Barcelona, marking back-to-back main event…

Poker’s most prestigious tournament series is getting a new address in Europe. The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has officially confirmed that its 2026 edition will be held at the Hilton Prague in Czechia, running from March 31 to…

The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) of Taiwan has suspended three players from the TSG Hawks after confirming they took part in online poker games, an activity strictly prohibited under league rules. The investigation, conducted jointly by the league and…

Poker player Cory Zeidman, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges tied to a multimillion-dollar sports betting scam that operated between New York and Florida. Authorities said Zeidman used…

Rayo Kniep, originally from Germany and now living in Northern California, captured the spotlight at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, winning the 2025 World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event and earning $185,458 along with his second WSOPC gold ring. It…