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AB 831 Moves to the Governor: Where Sweepstakes Poker Stands in California September 16, 2025

About a month ago, poker forums lit up over something called AB 831, a California bill aimed at shutting down the dual-currency sweepstakes poker model that lets players redeem virtual…
New Bill Could Threaten the Future of Online Poker in India August 22, 2025

There’s been a big development in online poker in India — and not in a good way. The Indian government has proposed a new law that could ban all real-money…
Gilbert Arenas Indicted for Allegedly Running Illegal High-Stakes Poker Games July 31, 2025

Retired NBA star and well-known poker player Gilbert Arenas is facing federal charges for allegedly organizing illegal high-stakes poker games out of a Los Angeles mansion. The indictment, unsealed this…
Ontario Eyes Cross-Border Online Poker July 30, 2025

Could Ontario rejoin the global online poker pool and even link up with players in the US? According to recent developments — it’s not just possible, it’s actively in motion.…
Poker Tax Fix Gains Momentum After Backlash July 29, 2025

The poker world didn’t exactly throw a party when the Senate snuck in a last-minute amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill of America (OBBBA). That small line about limiting…
The US House Has Passed Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Goodbye, Professional Poker? July 3, 2025

On July 3rd, 2025 the House passed OBBBA with a very unpleasant for any gamblers amendment from the Senate. And the poker community is worrying deeply, so PokerListings decided to…
BetRivers to Launch Online Poker in West Virginia as Part of Multi-State Network June 2, 2025

BetRivers is officially entering the online poker market in West Virginia, marking a major step for the state’s poker scene. Parent company Rush Street Interactive has been granted approval to…
Alberta Online Poker Is Finally Getting Regulated — And It Could Reshape the Game May 21, 2025

After years of watching from the sidelines, Alberta online poker is about to join Ontario as the second Canadian province to officially regulate online poker. It’s a move that could…
PA Players, Get Ready: WSOP Online Shared Liquidity Launches Imminently April 28, 2025

Just days after Pennsylvania sealed the deal to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), WSOP Online has made it official: Pennsylvania players will soon be part of the action.…
Pennsylvania Online Poker Shuffles Into the MSIGA — Finally April 24, 2025

After years of waiting on the rail, Pennsylvania online poker has finally taken its seat at the shared online poker table. On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro made it official: Pennsylvania…
Pennsylvania Online Poker Nears Shared Liquidity After Years of Waiting April 14, 2025

After years of anticipation, it looks like the wait is nearly over for Pennsylvania online poker players hoping to join larger player pools. According to multiple confirmations from the Pennsylvania…
Shuffle Up in Canada: Alberta Online Poker and Shared Pools on the Horizon April 10, 2025

From the looks of it, Canada’s online poker scene might be getting a serious upgrade — and Alberta online poker is leading the charge. After years of watching Ontario go…
Poker Home Games Are Illegal in North Carolina — But That Could Soon Change April 3, 2025

Poker players in North Carolina know the drill: if you’re playing a home poker games for real money — even just a friendly one — it’s technically illegal. That might…
While Connecticut Online Poker Bill Gains Industry Support, Some Questions Remain March 19, 2025

A little over a week ago, we covered Connecticut’s latest legal push to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), a move that would finally make online poker a reality…
Connecticut Online Poker Moves Toward Multi-State Player Pool with New Legislation March 11, 2025

Pushes for more poker legislation have been popping up across the United States since the beginning of this year. Now, it looks like it’s Connecticut’s turn to shuffle the deck…
Illinois Moves to Legalize Online Poker: Could Another US State Join MSIGA in 2025? February 10, 2025

Every time you google something about US online poker lately, chances are, you’re going to be reading about a new piece of poker legislation. This article isn’t an exception. In…

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