Ricky Davies
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Curaçao iGaming Regulator Accused of Fraud
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has received a formal complaint with major accusations including fraud, money laundering and financial mismanagement. It’s been a big few days for lawsuits in poker, with Scott Ball suing ACR Poker. On top of that, this comes fresh off the back of a complaint...
ACR Poker Sued for $30m by WSOP Bracelet Winner Scott Ball
ACR Poker is facing a lawsuit for non-payment of fees to several influencers who helped promote the poker site on social media platforms. Scott Ball and his agency, End Game Talent,...
‘Junk Fees Rule’ Set to End Unfair, Hidden Casino Resort Fees
US casino resorts will be made to include all fees in their rates, in a big win for poker and casino players across the US. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Last Orders for Ireland? Poker Sites Face Uncertain Future
Ireland is bracing itself for a poker drought thanks to new laws which threaten to treat poker like any other casino game. The newly formed Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland...
Chase Bricker Wins $1m+ in Largest Freeroll in Poker History
Freerolls don’t usually make headline news, but that all changes when it’s the largest freeroll in the history of poker with $5 million on the line. Before the dust could...
Zak VanKeuren Wins $1.16m WPT Prime Championship
On Sunday, WSOP bracelet winner Zak VanKeuren won the WPT Prime Championship in Las Vegas, finishing first out of 9,670 players in the $1,100 buy-in event to lock up $1,162,350....
Indie Poker Game ‘Balatro’ Doubles Up at Golden Joystick Awards
Poker-themed roguelike videogame Balatro has won both the ‘Best Indie Game’ and ‘Breakthrough Award’ at the 42nd Annual Golden Joystick Awards. The game was created by a Canadian developer known...
Chile’s Nick Yunis Wins WPT bestbet Scramble Championship for $315k
Nick Yunis has become the 2024 World Poker Tour bestbet Scramble champion, winning $315,791 and the iconic Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup. All eyes were on three-time champion Eric Afriat...
Heads Up Lasts Just ONE Hand in Marchington’s $765k NAPT Main Event Victory
Nick Marchington made history by winning the record-breaking North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Main Event in Las Vegas with over $4.3 million guaranteed - and he did it with a...
WSOP Bracelet Winner ‘forzaitalia’ Disqualified and Stripped of $1.1M Prize
There can’t be many feelings worse than winning over a million dollars only to have it taken away a few weeks later, but that’s the grim reality facing GGPoker player...
