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WSOP czar Kevin Mathers thinks he's worked it out.

The 2026 WSOP is underway in Las Vegas, with a 100-bracelet schedule from May 26-July 15

The 2026 WSOP is underway in Las Vegas, with a 100-bracelet schedule from May 26-July 15

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A complete look at the evolution of the PokerNews Cup from its 2007 debut to the 2026 RGPS finale

Win three WPT Rings during WPT Global Asia Series to complete the Triple Ring Challenge.

The gambling industry has always operated within a complex regulatory environment, but few markets are as closely monitored as the United Kingdom. Over the years, British authorities have introduced stricter rules designed to promote responsible gambling, improve player protection, and ensure operators meet higher standards of transparency. At the same time, casino operators have faced increasing tax obligations and additional compliance costs. With more regulations being introduced and financial pressures continuing to rise, many have questioned whether the UK casino […]

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Alberta is set to introduce a competitive online gambling market on July 13, marking a major shift in the province’s approach to digital betting. The government anticipates that regulated iGaming operators will generate approximately C$76 million in revenue during the first year, according to Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally. The initiative opens the market to private operators, allowing them to compete alongside PlayAlberta, the province’s existing government-run iGaming platform. Among the first 51 licensed brands are major international players such as BetMGM, […]

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Singapore has revealed an ambitious 20-year blueprint to transform Sentosa Island into a leading tourism hub while integrating the 120-hectare neighboring Brani Island. The Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP) aims to double visitor numbers and enhance the island’s appeal through eco-friendly developments, new attractions, hotels, and improved transportation. The plan was unveiled at the ‘Your Island. Reimagined.’ exhibition at VivoCity on July 3 by Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC). As reported by Asia Gaming Brief, Thien Kwee Eng, CEO of SDC, emphasized the […]

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Visitors to the Primm Valley Casino over the Independence Day weekend were met with closed doors, sparking confusion among gaming enthusiasts hoping to celebrate at the border town’s iconic gambling venue. A sign outside the casino stated the property was “closed for patronage,” and no reopening date has yet been announced. The temporary closure comes as Terrible’s, a company with extensive holdings in convenience stores and casinos across Nevada, officially took over management from Affinity Gaming. The transition, completed in early July, followed […]

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has secured a significant legal outcome against operators of prohibited online poker services, as the Federal Court imposed AU$24.24 million ($16.8 million) in penalties. The penalties target services operating under the names PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming, and Redraw Poker. Combined with a prior AU$5 million fine against Diverse Link Pty Ltd in March 2023, total penalties now amount to AU$29.24 million ($20.3 million). Court Ruling Details Brisbane Poker Pty Ltd was ordered to pay AU$15 million […]

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Las Vegas experienced stronger tourism activity over the Fourth of July weekend, with visitor numbers and hotel occupancy improving compared with the same holiday period last year. Data released by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showed that 329,000 people traveled to the city during the holiday weekend, while hotel occupancy reached 88%. The figures marked an increase from the previous year, when Las Vegas recorded 310,000 visitors and an occupancy rate of 85.7%. Even with the improvement, […]

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New data presented at the European Parliament indicates that the illegal online gambling market targeting consumers across the European Union expanded significantly in 2025, generating €91.6 billion in activity and contributing to an estimated €22.9 billion loss in tax revenue for member states. The figures were released during a roundtable discussion organized by the European Casino Association (ECA) and hosted by Member of the European Parliament Lukas Mandl. Representatives from European institutions, regulatory bodies, law enforcement organizations, and the gambling […]

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Check out PokerNews' interview with Martin Kabrhel after the Czech motormouth won his sixth WSOP gold bracelet.

On episode 984 of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad is joined by Kyna England, Esther Taylor, and Caitlyn Comeskey to discuss the 2026 WSOP from a woman's perspective. The panel talks about the WSOP Ladies Event and all of the successes that women have enjoyed during the series in Vegas so far!

Almost 4,700 players turned out for Day 1d of the $10,000 WSOP Main Event.

Paul Mizrachi had a hot start to his first-ever WSOP Main Event.

Poker pro Nick Palma was among those who got in on the chop.

Zixuan Liu told PokerNews he already knows what's he's going to do with his winnings.

Is it finally DJ Mackinnon's year?

PokerNews spoke with Taylor about her Ladies Championship giveaway.

What a brutal way to lose most of your stack in the Main Event.

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This spring brought a big change in the UK gambling ecosystem, with the closure of GambleAware. That organisation had been in existence for more than 20 years and was responsible for increasing awareness of gambling addiction as well as promoting responsible betting. GambleAware was a charity that operated independently, but that reported to the government. In addition to supporting people struggling with gambling addiction through treatment, it also provided invaluable research and education to help in tackling the problem. Key […]

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Is Polk cursed in the Main Event?

A brutal way to go home so early in the Main Event.

The 2026 WSOP is underway in Las Vegas, with a 100-bracelet schedule from May 26-July 15

The 2026 WSOP is underway in Las Vegas, with a 100-bracelet schedule from May 26-July 15

Ryan Crow from Texas Card House (TCH) joined the crew at the 2026 World Series of Poker.

The Bangladeshi Parliament has unanimously approved the Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s gambling framework. The new law repeals the colonial-era Public Gambling Act of 1867, replacing it with a modern legal framework designed to address both conventional and digital gambling, including online betting, casinos, sports wagering, and match-fixing. Expanded Scope for Online and Digital Betting The legislation was drafted to address the rising use of online platforms, digital wallets, VPNs, proxy servers, mirror websites, and […]

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Obrestad played in the World Series of Poker Main Event for the first time in 8 years.

Fawcett won $322k for the World Series of Poker $1.5k Double Board Bomb Pot PLO Event.

Price won a $500,000 return on his buy-in of just $800 in the World Series of Poker Event.

A brutal cooler in the WSOP Main Event on Day 1c...

Mullaly bested a field of 1,213 that generated a huge $5,579,800 prize pool.

A fourth WSOP bracelet for South Africa's Adriaan Jacobs...

Nothing is free.

It never takes very long for it to happen.

The 2026 WSOP is underway in Las Vegas, with a 100-bracelet schedule from May 26-July 15

The Queens & Cards event will take place at Champions Social in Texas from August 27-20.

The 2026 WSOP is underway in Las Vegas, with a 100-bracelet schedule from May 26-July 15

Matt Savage shares all the big topics of discussion from the TDA Summit XII.

Want to know what's been happening in Ladies Events across Las Vegas this summer?

"The Grinder" joined the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship field with a grand entrance

Dzmitry Urbanovich won $431,260 in the event along with his first WSOP gold bracelet.

Peter & Sons has introduced Big Bounty Bandits: 3 Pots online slot across its partner platforms, bringing a new Wild West-themed slot to players shortly after the studio received multiple honors at Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards 2026. The release places players in a cartoon frontier setting filled with bandits, diamonds, horseshoes, and coin prizes. The game combines Cash and Collect gameplay with a three-pot bonus structure, while drawing visual inspiration from classic rubber-hose animation styles. According to the developer, each […]

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