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                Ask the average player in any US poker room what started poker’s boom in popularity in the early 2000’s and most will give you just a single name. It’s certainly true that the story of Chris Moneymaker captured the collective imagination of the country at the time. […]

The Chinese government is reportedly shutting the door to poker’s final frontier. According to Macau-based publication Inside Asian Gaming, China will launch a sweeping crackdown on online poker applications and stop recognizing the game as a competitive sport beginning June 1. Beijing and the Chinese government have yet to announce the ban. However, all poker […]

Buy-ins of all shape and size dot Las Vegas, Nevada over the summer. Tournament costs add up in a hurry and players are on the lookout for where they can get the most bang for their buck. In the spirit of that mindset, below is a look at the best value tournament of at most […]

The summer schedule is almost here in Las Vegas, Nevada. The World Series of Poker is the main attraction, of course, but 2018 is the biggest year yet for events taking place outside of the Rio. Multi-million dollar guarantees are happening on a weekly basis at properties such as Wynn, Venetian, and ARIA. There are a […]

Founded in 2008 by Lupe Soto, the Women in Poker Hall of Fame has spent the last 10 years honoring the many talented women who have persevered and succeeded in the male-dominated world of poker. Whether they’re poker practitioners or work in the industry, the WiPHoF shines a spotlight on the accomplishments of these women. […]

For the past couple of years, Nevada casinos have tried to figure out a way to tap into the Millenial crowd through their love of video games. Ventures like skill-based slots and MGM Grand’s Level Up lounge did not exactly succeed at bringing in hordes of new gaming customers. The lack of success so far […]

There is a revolution taking place in tournament poker right now in the form of the big blind ante. Started by players in ARIA High Roller events, the concept has expanded to the world’s largest brands and tournaments. The debate on how to best implement the big blind ante has been a major discussion among […]

The eight-event, three-week long 2018 Parx Casino Big Stax XXIV came to a close on Wednesday after weathering a couple of nor’easters along the way. It is home to some of the best-known names in poker, mainly claiming Pennsylvania as their home. Those names came out to show support for their hometown PA casino and […]