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Stephen Chidwick revealed his actual profit from $76 million in career tournament winnings totals between $5-10 million after expenses and backer agreements. The British pro discussed tournament difficulty in the solver era and ranked major poker tours based on operations and competition level. The Reddit AMA exposed significant gaps between published earnings and real profits … Read more
Maine approved online gambling, joining seven other states with legal internet casinos and eight with poker offerings. Maine’s tribes will control four operator partnerships under an 18% revenue tax structure, with Caesars and DraftKings positioned as likely partners. Without access to multi-state player pools, Maine’s poker market faces challenges due to its small population and … Read more
New tax law limits gamblers to deducting only 90% of losses starting in 2026, forcing players to pay taxes on money they never actually won. Many pros are considering retirement as casino operators report dropping tournament participation and scaled-back bookings for 2026. Nevada lawmakers are pushing for reversal, but Congress needs to act quickly before … Read more
Matthias Eibinger and Michael Watson made history as the first WSOP players ever allowed to openly split prize money before competing for a bracelet. The deal only applies to high-stakes Triton events, creating different rules for elite players versus everyday tournament players just months after two players were banned for an unauthorized agreement. Eibinger won … Read more
Phil Hellmuth wants to cut the number of WSOP bracelets to 100 a year, saying too many are being handed out and it’s hurting their value. The poker community is divided, with some supporting smaller cuts and others warning that it would remove popular events and change the WSOP experience. LAS VEGAS — Phil Hellmuth … Read more
Ontario’s Court of Appeal ruled that the province can legally let poker players compete against international opponents, potentially ending three years of isolation at provincial tables. The decision could revive Ontario’s struggling poker market, which currently makes up just 2% of the province’s online gaming revenue as players seek bigger games elsewhere. TORONTO — Ontario’s … Read more
ClubWPT Gold eliminates free-play games and pivots to a poker training model. California’s AB 831 would criminalize dual-currency sweepstakes sites with heavy penalties. Multiple states passing anti-sweepstakes legislation forcing industry-wide changes. SACRAMENTO – On Wednesday, ClubWPT Gold announced a significant change to its platform: it would be replacing Gold Coin free-to-play games with poker teaching … Read more