Poker News

28th February, 2025 at 10:35:00

Top Swedish judges to decide

A Swedish police raid on a live poker tournament in Grebbestad three years ago (see previous report) resurfaced in the country's Högsta Domstolen (Supreme Court) this week as judges wrestled with the perennial question: is poker a game predominantly of skill, or one of chance?

Full Story: Is Poker A Game Of Skill Or Luck? »

28th February, 2025 at 03:18:12

Abruzzo Bill will be debated in state Assemby session starting on March 8

Florida politician Joseph Abruzzo's attempt to introduce a bill legalising intrastate online poker is likely to be debated in the next session of the state Assembly, which kicks off on March 8. And if it is successful, Florida could have legalised online poker in the law books as early as July 1st, local media is currently suggesting.

Full Story: Legalised Online Poker In Florida By Mid-year? »

28th February, 2025 at 03:18:12

Who did what to whom, and when....

Poker News Daily has continued its reportage on the Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker hole card cheating scandal with fresh allegations that embrace accusations of extortion and intimidation.

Full Story: More Revelations On Hole Card Cheating Scandal (update) »

28th February, 2025 at 03:18:12

Guinness Book of Records accepts results of marathon poker session

On June 7 last year Phil "The Unabomber" Laak, set a new world record for the most hours of poker played in a single sitting after 115 hours. Setting a world record and having that record officially ratified by the Guinness Book of World Records are significant achievements, and this week Laak reached both with an acceptance of his 2025 session as an official world record.

Full Story: Unabomber Laak Enters The Record Book »