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Online Poker News
ACR Poker turns up the heat in August
2 Aug 2024
This month is headlined by the much-anticipated $8 Million GTD Mystery Bounty and $2 Million GTD PLO Venom tournaments kicking off this weekend.
Caesars Entertainment to sell World Series of Poker brand to NSUS Group
1 Aug 2024
As a part of this transaction, Caesars has secured the right from the parent company of GGPoker to continue hosting the WSOP’s flagship live tournament series at its Las Vegas casinos for the next 20 years.
Top 10 takeaways from the 2024 World Series of Poker
29 Jul 2024
Poker pro Tadas Peckaitis takes a look back at a historic 2024 World Series of Poker, a tournament marked by shattered records, solidified legends, and a controversial "cheating" scandal that erupted in the wake of an unforgettable Main Event.
The Big Deal coming to Resorts World Las Vegas during race week
29 Jul 2024
Taking place on 22 November, The Big Deal will see up to 54 players each buy-in for $10,000 to play for fun and for the WPT Foundation and the One Drop Foundation.
Vegas Infinite launches on PlayStation 5
28 Jul 2024
PS5 players can jump into the universe of Vegas Infinite and challenge friends and players all over the world, including those using PlayStation VR2.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Openings, closings and records edition
26 Jul 2024
The historic 2024 World Series of Poker is officially behind us but before we look ahead, we have some massive records to highlight from this year’s event.
$2 million Pai Gow jackpot hit at The Venetian Las Vegas
24 Jul 2024
The guest, who wished to remain anonymous, was playing Face Up Pai Gow on Sunday afternoon at the Las Vegas casino when they were dealt a seven card straight flush to win $2,211,469.
2024 World Series of Poker shatters multiple records
22 Jul 2024
The total field for the WSOP was 229,553 entries, most all-time. In addition, the Main Event prize pool was the largest in both series and poker history, totaling $94,041,600, which topped the $93,339,900 pool set in 2023.
Casino City’s Friday Five: 2024 WSOP Main Event winner edition
19 Jul 2024
After a record-breaking turnout, Jonathan Tamayo has been crowned the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, plus FanDuel’s monopoly in Washington, D.C. officially coming to an end.
ACR Poker names Sunday tournament after Chris Moneymaker
18 Jul 2024
The first Sunday Moneymaker is on Sunday, 28 July with the supersized $500,000 guarantee. Players can qualify through the two Mega Satellites that day.
Jostens presents the coveted WSOP Main Event gold bracelet
18 Jul 2024
Jonathan Tamayo was presented with a custom championship bracelet from Jostens Wednesday, 17 July at the Main Event final table in Las Vegas.
2024 World Series of Poker Main Event title goes to Tamayo
18 Jul 2024
Jonathan Tamayo outlasted the record field of 10,112 from around the world to cash in on the $10 million first-place prize from the largest live poker tournament prize pool ever of $94,041,600.
WinSpirit hosts 12 VIP tournaments
18 Jul 2024
Between January and June, the online casino hosted 12 tournaments for VIP Community members, attracting up to 85% of VIP players. During this period, a total of €16,000 was awarded.
WSOP Paradise returns with a $50 million guaranteed Main Event
17 Jul 2024
WSOP Paradise 2024 will take place from 6 to 19 December 2024, at Atlantis at Paradise Island Resort and Casino in the Bahamas and feature the largest guarantee in live poker tournament history.
The roar of the crowd fuels WSOP's unprecedented success
17 Jul 2024
Casino City sits down with the affable Jack Effel, VP of the WSOP, who shares insights into the record-breaking 2024 Main Event and the factors that draw players back to Las Vegas year after year.
The 2024 WSOP Main Event is down to three players
16 Jul 2024
Niklas Astedt, Jonathan Tamayo and Jordan Griff will take to the felt one last time and play until a new champion is crowned tomorrow, 17 July.
Patrik Antonius named 2024 inductee to the Poker Hall of Fame
16 Jul 2024
Antonius is one of poker’s most successful European players, ranking 36th all-time in career earnings. In 2023, Antonius made history by winning a $1,978,000 cash game pot, the largest ever on a U.S. livestream broadcast.
Swedish poker prodigy silently taking WSOP Main Event by storm
15 Jul 2024
Soft-spoken Swede Niklas Astedt, who has amassed over $48 million in online cashes under the moniker "Lena900," has emerged from the virtual shadows to chase poker immortality at the $10 million WSOP Main Event.
2024 WSOP Main Event final table is set
15 Jul 2024
Jordan Griff, Brian Kim, Niklas Astedt, Joe Serock, Jason Sagle, Boris Angelov, Jonathan Tamayo, Malo Latinois and Andres Gonzalez are looking to etch their names in poker history.
EvenBet Gaming enhances product offering with Mystery Bounty tournaments
15 Jul 2024
The release aligns with the surge in popularity of Mystery Bounty games across the globe, particularly in burgeoning South American markets such as Brazil.
Push Gaming elevates regulated market growth with exclusive Spain entry
15 Jul 2024
The first-of-its-kind market launch for the studio in the European market will see 10 of its most popular slot titles split between the operators for an exclusive eight-week period.
WSOP Main Event Day 7: 18 remain with Foxen still in contention
14 Jul 2024
Malo Latinois leads as Kristen Foxen chases history, aiming to become the second woman ever to reach the Main Event final table.
Poker's power couple eyeing WSOP history
13 Jul 2024
With his wife Kristen making a deep run in the World Series of Poker Main Event, renowned poker pro Alex Foxen shares his journey of supporting her from the rail, offering a unique perspective on the power of partnership.
Two women chasing history at WSOP Main Event
13 Jul 2024
Xiao and Foxen lead the charge as the largest field in Main Event history narrows to 59 after thrilling Day 6.
Day 5 of WSOP Main Event delivers fireworks
12 Jul 2024
Leading the way for the third straight day is 2022 GPI Player of the Year Stephen Song, who seeks his second bracelet and to add to his more than $6 million in live earnings.
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