Caitlyn Jenner made her competitive poker debut at the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII in Las Vegas, joining a field of athletes and influencers in a high-stakes environment where experience was not a prerequisite
The Innocence Center will return to Jamul Casino Resort on October 2 2026 with its All in for Justice Charity Poker Tournament seeking to raise funds and awareness for wrongful conviction cases
Unibet Open will relocate its flagship poker festival from Paris to Marrakech this fall with over 30 tournaments scheduled at Casino de Marrakech and a new blend of DeepStack and Main Event action
Chess.com has launched Gambit, a poker platform designed for beginners, offering free play, lessons, and stat tracking—without real-money gambling or in-app purchases. The move targets chess fans curious about poker strategy
Champions Social Club in Texas shattered its own records with the Queens & Cards series, drawing unprecedented participation, unique tournament formats, and a headline-making $25,000 prize boost from Phil Hellmuth
Blask’s new analysis of World Cup 2026 betting shows the tournament shifted existing demand rather than expanding it, with bettors coming out ahead of bookmakers in most markets and key differences among host nations
A player at Durango Casino in Las Vegas landed a $220,701 jackpot on Phoenix Cash's Queen Chiu with a $25 bet, highlighting the volatility of progressive slots and the unpredictable nature of high-limit room wins
GTO Wizard has outlined a four-point checklist to help poker players make better decisions when facing turn barrels, focusing on bet sizing, board texture, preflop range limitations, and two-pair improvement potential
FanDuel has introduced a monthly Rewards Club, expanded Bet Protect+ to NFL wagers, and added new research tools, aiming to reshape the sportsbook experience for the upcoming football season
Elk Studios has launched Grizzly Stampede, a high-volatility online slot featuring Native American shamanism themes and a top payout of 50,000x. The game introduces new mechanics and bonus features for U.S. online casino players
Colorado regulators fined Fanatics Sportsbook after it sent promotional offers to a self-excluded VIP, highlighting ongoing enforcement of responsible gambling rules and new player protection laws in the state
Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects is urging New Jersey lawmakers to end the indoor smoking exemption for Atlantic City casinos, arguing it could help attract more visitors, but operators warn of potential revenue and job losses if a ban is enacted
BetMGM has introduced new sportsbook features and platform improvements ahead of the football season, including expanded bet management, live wagering enhancements, and a centralized Rewards Hub
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in California will stage a live version of Deal or No Deal on September 25, offering five Club Serrano members a shot at up to $1 million each, with Howie Mandel as host
Caesars Entertainment has introduced Ball Rush Jackpots, a new proprietary ball-and-peg game, to its New Jersey online casino platforms, with plans for expansion pending regulatory approval in other states
A high-stakes poker hand on WPT Global’s big ante tables put a player to the test with second pair facing a river jam. The analysis shows why the math and opponent range make folding the only viable move
Klemens Roiter ended his long wait for a Triton Super High Roller Series title by defeating Alejandro Lococo in the $20K NLH 8-Handed event in Jeju, securing $771,000 and the Trident trophy after a tense comeback
888poker’s latest WSOP documentary episode captures the tension as Aaron Barone and Lucia Navarro reach the money bubble in the 2026 Main Event with only one advancing to Day 5
N3on, a streamer with no prior poker experience, won the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, defeating more than 50 celebrity entrants and securing a $15,000 prize in his first-ever live tournament
A federal appeals court has backed Nevada’s authority to ban Kalshi’s sports event contracts, intensifying the legal and regulatory fight over prediction markets and raising new concerns for tribal gaming revenue
The 2026 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II began with a straight flush from Nevan Chang and the arrival of Phil Ivey, setting a high-stakes tone for the festival and a $3 million prize pool in South Korea
Merit Poker's Mediterranean Poker Party returns to Cyprus with a $5 million guaranteed Main Event and over $10 million in total series guarantees, drawing attention to the region's growing tournament scene and player opportunities
ParlayX has raised $1.25 million in pre-seed capital to build a non-custodial infrastructure for institutional prediction market trading, connecting multiple venues and onboarding its first market makers
The NFL has issued a direct warning to prediction market operators to pull specific bet types from their platforms ahead of the season opener, setting itself apart from MLB and NHL which have embraced such markets
A surge in global money laundering schemes is pushing U.S. gaming regulators and operators to overhaul anti-money laundering strategies as foreign criminal networks target casinos with sophisticated tactics
PokerStars on FanDuel has rebranded its three player jackpot sit and go as Spin and Field Goal, giving US players a shot at a million dollar prize pool with a five dollar buy in and new promotional tickets
Pragmatic Play has confirmed that Kevin Hart will host four exclusive live casino sessions in November 2026, marking a rare crossover between celebrity entertainment and real-time online gaming
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