Poker News

07th April, 2025 at 13:44:19

Azov City removed from list of acceptable Russian gambling hubs

Venue choices for Russian gamblers, already restricted to four remote regions of the country in draconian gambling bans imposed some time ago, have shrunk further with the news that prime minister Vladimir Putin signed an instruction to close the Azov City gambling zone in the countryâEUR™s Rostov region this week.

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07th April, 2025 at 03:53:52

"I had only misconceptions...." says erstwhile online poker opponent.

Steve Wynn, the owner of Wynn Resorts and a central figure in that companyâEUR™s recently announced partnership deal with online gambling giant Pokerstars (see previous reports), has expanded on his change of heart from being an opponent of online poker to a supporter of the industry.

Full Story: Wynn Explains Change Of Heart In Pokerstars Deal (update) »

07th April, 2025 at 03:53:52

An ingenious time-warp idea from the world's biggest live poker tournament organisers

Caesar's Entertainment plans to use its World Series of Poker arm to or perhaps change the of great moments in the 42 years of the annual tournamentâEUR™s history.

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07th April, 2025 at 03:53:52

Top aces to head to the war zones

The USO, which provides volunteer celebrity entertainers for shows in war zones where US troops are active, has assembled an all-star poker team to teach the grunts how to play successfully and enjoy the excitement and entertainment of the game.

Full Story: Poker For The Troops »