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Alberta Enters Supreme Court Discussions on Ontario Player Pooling

Alberta AG has asked to intervene in the Supreme Court’s decision on Ontario’s ability to pool players across provincial borders, as the two provinces look to discuss a joint player pool for online poker and DFS over the coming months.

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With five titles in just a few weeks, Patrick Leonard’s 2026 SCOOP has been remarkable.

Patrick Leonard has officially become the all-time leader in PokerStars’ Spring Championship of Online Poker, according to PokerNews.

On Saturday, he managed to win two mixed-game titles in less than ten minutes, bringing his total to a record-setting 15 titles.

Leonard’s dominance in mixed games is nothing new.

With the Main Events just getting underway, his run might not be over yet.

Alberta and Ontario could soon be poker pals, if the courts allow.

Alberta is making moves to join Ontario in the ring for cross-border online poker.

The province’s Attorney General is seeking to intervene in the Supreme Court appeal that will ultimately decide whether Ontario can keep pooling poker players with other provinces and even internationally.

The Ontario Court of Appeal already gave the nod last November, but several lottery groups are not happy and have taken it to the highest court.

Oooh, the WSOP app has a new name.

RIP WSOP Plus, and welcome WSOP Live, which lets be honest makes much more sense for a live app.

Not long until the WSOP Europe is over in Prague.

We expect to see a lot of famous faces in attendance.

Solve for Why podcast dives into whether Sklansky was a hero or villain.

If you want to dive deeper into the machinations of Sklansky, this podcast is for you.

David Sklansky, known as “The Mathematician,” has died at the age of 78, in Las Vegas, according to PokerNews.

Sklansky won three WSOP bracelets in the early 1980s and wrote 18 books on gambling, including the iconic The Theory of Poker.

He was famous for bringing math to the poker table and for making complex concepts accessible to the masses.

Digging into the comments, there is a mixed bag of opinions; some people cite Sklansky as a “monster.”

Daniel Negreanu shares his thoughts on recent happenings in the poker world.

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Daniel Negreanu beyond his posts on X. But, with everything that’s been happening recently, it looks like DNegs felt the need to chime in and share his thoughts.

In his latest vlog, Negreanu talks about the Lodge situation, new Triton Tempo, WSOP Europe, Player of the Year, and a few other hot topics.

888poker’s Glasgow stop saw a familiar story: a packed casino, a smashed guarantee, and a Main Event that drew players from all over.

This time, though, it was Austria’s Martin Lechner making his first appearance and walking away with the trophy after a deal with Richard Kellett.

The festival ran from March 14 to 22 at Grosvenor’s Merchant City Casino, offering buy-ins most players could afford.

The Main Event saw 348 entries and a prize pool that topped 264,000 pounds. Lechner, who had already racked up 220,000 dollars in live earnings, managed to outlast the field and finish the job after a 45-minute heads-up battle.

PokerNews delves into the grey areas that may have led to the raid on the Lodge.

The article is definitely worth a read if you want more context around the legality of live poker in Texas.

Ebony Kenney keeps breaking records—and the glass ceiling.

Ebony Kenney has become the most accomplished female player in the history of the Triton Poker Series, according to a new press release.

Her performance at high-stakes events, including a 5th-place finish for $1.7 million in 2022 and a recent $614,500 runner-up, has put her at over $3.3 million in live tournament earnings.

The CEO of Americas Cardroom, Phil Nagy, said:

“Ebony continues to raise the bar—not just for women in poker, but for everyone competing at the highest level. She’s proving, again and again, that she belongs in the biggest games in the world.”

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GGPoker is running a series of online satellites, including weekly freerolls, from March 30 with at least one $1,700 WSOPC Montevideo ticket is set to be given away in a Weekly Finale each Sunday.

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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Week with Daily Prizes at BetRivers Poker

BetRivers Poker is awarding $2,331 in poker bonuses and tournament tickets daily from March 16 to 22, with cash game, MTT, and SNG players all eligible for their share of the rewards in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Wed, Mar 18
GGPoker Is Running Last-Minute Satellites to WSOPC Playground

Direct and step satellites to the upcoming WSOPC Playground are running at GGPoker and GGPoker Ontario for one last week, where a C$1 or C$75 buy-in can win you a seat into a C$2.5 Million guaranteed WSOPC Main Event.

Wed, Mar 18
What is Going on at the Lodge Card Club?

EXPLAINER • There are so many rumors swirling around about the recent raid. Here’s what you need to know.

Tue, Mar 17
Antonio Brings Some Magic to The Big Game on Tour

Antonio Esfandiari was the man driving all the action during the latest episode of The Big Game on Tour, getting involved in almost every pot.

Tue, Mar 17
Knockout Games Return to 888poker This March With $500k in Guarantees

The series runs March 20 – 24, featuring 28 events and over $500,000 in guaranteed prizes, including the multi-flight $200k Main Event.

Mon, Mar 16
Rush Hour is Here – The World’s Hottest Game is Available at Clubs Poker

This week, Clubs Poker introduces Rush Hour, a brand-new CCTV-powered casino game, offers free entry into a 100 SC Freebuy, and guarantees up to 500 big blinds in extra rewards via the 7-2 Madness.

Mon, Mar 16
Introducing GiddyUp – A New Way to Enjoy Vegas-Style Real Money Gaming

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