Lorcan Palaca 
A federal judge in Maryland is set to decide June 16 whether the former Supreme Court advocate goes to prison, and will rule the same day on his bid to throw out the verdict. The government wants Goldstein locked up for eight years and ordered to repay roughly $3.1 million, while his defense team pushes … Read more
The 2026 World Series of Poker is the first held since the 90% cap on gambling loss deductions took effect Jan. 1. The change can create “phantom income,” meaning players who break even or lose for the year can still owe federal tax. Early high-stakes turnout is down, with one $5,000 event drawing 570 entries … Read more
A Brooklyn federal judge has fixed Nov. 2 as the trial date for the mob-backed rigged poker ring, a case with 31 defendants and roughly three dozen across two linked indictments. Former NBA player Damon Jones became the first to plead guilty, admitting in April to wire fraud conspiracy in both the poker and the … Read more