Matt Savage wants to apply the “restaurant policy” to poker tournaments Matt Savage, Executive Tour Director for the World Poker Tour and one of the most respected voices in the poker world, has taken to his blog to address an issue that many players and fans may not talk about often — tournament etiquette, particularly
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Grand Island Casino Gives Nebraska Its First Poker Room
The casino officially inaugurated the poker room last week Nebraska now has its first live poker room thanks to the Grand Island Casino Resort, which officially opened its doors in Grand Island. This marks a major step for the state’s gaming landscape, which until now had no legal poker rooms in operation. The facility, developed
WSOP’s New Definition of ‘Industry Employee’ Cause a Stir
The rule apparently allows social media personalities to qualify as poker employees The World Series of Poker’s decision to broaden the definition of “industry employee” is drawing a mix of reactions across the poker community. The long-running $500 event, previously known as the Casino Employees event, has been renamed the “Industry Employees” event and now
The WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event Has Its Finalists
The last six players will have to wait until the end of May to see who will win The final table is officially set for the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event, following several intense days of competition in South Florida. The $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em championship drew 1,755 total entries, generating
The Irish Poker Open Adds the Irish Deaf Poker Championship to Lineup
This will be the first year the two poker events are combined The Irish Poker Open is making room for greater inclusivity this year by officially adding the Irish Deaf Poker Championship to its schedule. This marks the first time the deaf poker event will be part of the main Irish Poker Open series, taking
The 2025 PGT Pot-Limit Omaha Series Has a Champion
Jesse Lonis took the top spot on the PGT PLO leaderboard Jesse Lonis has officially taken the top spot at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha Series, becoming the overall series champion after a dominant run across multiple events. The Las Vegas-based pro delivered consistent results, cashing in five of the 11 tournaments and collecting
Florida Man Arrested for Holding Poker Games Under the Table
The man faces charges of illegal gambling and money laundering A Florida man is in legal trouble after authorities say he operated unlicensed poker games and tried to cover up more than $800,000 in profits. James Patrick Kerr, 39, from Lakeland, was arrested on April 1 and charged with three counts of money laundering involving
PGT PLO Series $15,000 Event Pushes Foxen Over $47 Million in Tourney Cash
The long-time poker pro and grinder continues to show off his skills Alex Foxen continues to add to his impressive poker resume, surpassing $47.1 million in career tournament earnings after securing a win at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha Series. His latest victory came in Event No. 7, a $15,000 buy-in tournament that drew
North Carolina Bill Seeks Approval for Home Poker Games
The bill could be a good indicator of changes to state gambling policies A bill that aims to legalize home poker games in North Carolina has moved forward, passing a House Judiciary Committee vote. If approved, the legislation would provide legal protection for private games played in homes and community clubhouses, addressing a long-standing issue
Monday’s High Stakes Poker Sees Largest Pot Ever Recorded on the Show
Alan Keating and Peter Wang make High Stakes Poker history Monday night’s episode of High Stakes Poker delivered a historic moment, as the largest pot ever recorded on the show played out between Alan Keating and Peter Wang. With several aggressive players at the table, including Rick Salomon and Nik “Airball” Arcot, it seemed inevitable
RunGood Poker Series Main Event sets record
The $600 event attracted a huge field before Ian Steinman was crowned champion The RunGood Poker Series $600 Main Event set a new benchmark this year, drawing 370 entries over four starting flights and generating a prize pool of $188,700. Out of those competitors, just 44 advanced to Day 2, all with their sights set
The Race Continues to Top the CardPlayer POY List
Jeremy Ausmus is still in first place, but several players hope to dethrone him Jeremy Ausmus remains the player to beat in the CardPlayer POY race, holding onto the top spot after a strong showing in March. His recent performances in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea, earned him valuable