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
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
Portland Trailblazers head coach and NBA hall of famer Chauncey Billups was one of 31 people arrested for his involvement in an underground poker ring. Billups and another former NBA player, Damon Jones, are accused of colluding with mafia families to bring players to illegal home poker games. The sophisticated operation featured x-ray equipped poker … Read more
Two men face felony criminal charges after winning over $30,000 by cheating in poker. The pair were caught bending corners of high-value cards in order to gain an advantage at Pala Casino near San Diego, California. They face up to three years and eight months in prison if convicted on their charges. SAN DIEGO – … Read more
A private club in Dallas can offer legal poker in Texas after being approved by the Board of Adjustment. The poker club doesn’t collect a rake; instead, it charges a membership fee to get around Texas state law. Champions Social Club had their certificate of occupancy denied in 2021, approved in April of 2024, revoked … 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