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Is Online Poker Legal in Washington State in 2026?
Washington remains the only U.S. state that makes playing online poker a felony. Here’s the current law, what changed with sports betting, and why there’s still no legalization bill on deck.
WSOP Circuit Changes in 2026 — What Home Players Should Know
The WSOP announced major structural changes to the 2026 Circuit schedule, including a calendar-year format and more live stops. Here’s what it means for everyday poker players.
The Season of Giving - Organizing a Holiday Charity Home Game
December 2025 is the perfect time to host a holiday-themed charity poker tournament for your friends, family, and coworkers.
Pennsylvania Pushes to Join Multi-State Online Poker Compact
November 2025 brings massive news for online poker players as Pennsylvania takes the final steps to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).
The Historic Las Vegas Poker Palace Prepares to Reopen
Old-school Vegas charm returns in October 2025 as the classic Las Vegas Poker Palace announces its grand reopening after massive renovations.
Card Rooms Crack Down on Phones Due to RTA Concerns
In September 2025, several major poker rooms implement strict "no phones on the rail" policies to combat real-time assistance (RTA).
How Poker Vloggers are Changing the Way We Play
August 2025 highlights the continued dominance of poker vloggers like Brad Owen, Rampage, and Mariano, and how they influence the modern home game.
Charity Series of Poker Headlines Las Vegas Summer
The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) brings pros and amateurs together in July 2025 to raise massive funds for incredible causes.
Sweepstakes Poker Sites Face New Legal Scrutiny
As states like Michigan crack down on sweepstakes models, players are left wondering about the future of online poker alternatives.
WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Closes Out Spring
April 2025 featured the World Poker Tour's massive, action-packed stop at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida.
Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Dominates Jeju
The highest stakes in the world move to Jeju, South Korea, as Triton Poker brings out the biggest names and biggest bankrolls in March 2025.
EPT Paris 2025 Shatters French Poker Attendance Records
The European Poker Tour's stop in Paris continues its massive growth, setting new attendance records for the France-based festival in February 2025.
PokerGO Tour Kickoff Starts 2025 With High Roller Fireworks
The 2025 poker year starts with a bang at the PokerGO Studio with the PGT Kickoff series, setting the stage for a massive year in high-stakes poker.
The Ultimate Showdown - WPT World Championship vs. WSOP Paradise
The poker world divided its attention in December 2024 as the WPT World Championship and WSOP Paradise ran simultaneous historic festivals.
Nick Marchington Wins NAPT Las Vegas Main Event
The North American Poker Tour successfully returns to Resorts World Las Vegas, headlined by UK pro Nick Marchington's Main Event victory.
Oliver Weis Conquers the Mediterranean at EPT Cyprus
German pro Oliver Weis battles through a grueling final table to win the 2024 EPT Cyprus Main Event and over $1,000,000.
Jim Collopy Claims 2024 Poker Masters Purple Jacket
Jim "Bighusk" Collopy dominates the 2024 Poker Masters at the PokerGO Studio, using remarkable consistency to capture the iconic Purple Jacket.
Stephen Song Wins Historic EPT Barcelona 20th Anniversary Main Event
American pro Stephen Song takes down the record-breaking EPT Barcelona Main Event as the iconic European tour celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Jonathan Tamayo Captures the 2024 WSOP Main Event Title
Jonathan Tamayo conquers the largest Main Event in history, outlasting 10,112 players for $10,000,000 and the World Championship.
Daniel Negreanu Breaks 11-Year Drought, Wins 7th WSOP Bracelet
"'Kid Poker' returns to the top of the poker world by winning the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship for his seventh career WSOP bracelet."
The 2024 WSOP Kicks Off With Action-Packed Opening Weekend
The 55th annual World Series of Poker begins in Las Vegas. We recap the opening week's massive turnouts, including Asher Conniff's victory in the new Champions Reunion.