Anuj Arora
Editor in Chief
Anuj Arora has been a staff writer for pokerfuse and Poker Industry PRO since 2018. A former poker player, Anuj was soon recognized as one of the leading journalists in the online poker industry, known for his analytical insights and encyclopedic knowledge of both the US and global markets. Famous for his data-heavy analysis of industry trends, Anuj today leads pokerfuse’s editorial and heads our poker content production.
WSOP 2025: Will US-Canada Political Tension Affect Turnout?
Amid rising US-Canada tensions fueled by Trump’s tariffs, some Canadian players are rethinking their WSOP 2025 plans—but will it impact participation? Here’s what players are saying.
Online Poker March Series Showdown: PokerStars, WSOP & BetMGM Face Off
PokerStars, WSOP, and BetMGM Poker are hosting competing tournament series this month, each unique in their own way.
PokerStars’ First Live US Event of 2025: PokerStars Open Philadelphia
PokerStars Open debuts in North America with a Philadelphia stop from April 21, featuring a $500K Main Event and $10 online qualifiers.
ClubWPT Gold Under Fire for Charging Players to Use Time Bank
Time is Money? Newly launched sweepstakes poker site has introduced a Time Bank feature, requiring players to spend a portion of their big blind for extra decision time, sparking backlash.
Commerce Casino to Once Again Host WSOP 2025 Tournament of Champions
The $1 million invite-only bracelet event will return to The Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California starting May 15.
BetMGM Welcomes Rising Star Abby Merk as New Poker Ambassador
Leading online poker network in the US has added award-winning poker content creator Abby Merk to its ambassador lineup, making her only the second poker representative alongside Darren Elias.
By the Numbers: PokerStars Open Campione Delivers a Huge First Edition
PokerStars Open Campione shattered expectations with a record-breaking €2.3M Main Event, over 6,000 total entries, and €4.5M in prize money, marking a triumphant return to Italy after six years.
DraftKings & FanDuel Back Connecticut’s Bid to Join Multi-State Online Poker Compact
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Connecticut’s two tribal operators support the state joining a multi-state online poker compact, emphasizing the need for shared liquidity and even suggesting potential expansion to Canada.
WSOP Toronto 2025 Online Qualifiers Return to GGPoker Following a Brief Halt
Online qualifiers for WSOP Circuit Toronto are back, offering entry for as little as C$1 for both Ontarians and players across Canada.
Online Poker in India
Online poker has gone dark in India following a new law that prohibits real money online gambling. Most poker sites have stopped offering games, and pokerfuse does not currently recommend you play on any real money poker sites in the country.
DraftKings’ Spins Game Electric Poker Goes Live in New Jersey
Electric Poker, DraftKings’ take on lottery sit and go, goes live in its third state.
PokerStars Takes Another Hit with Poland Exit: Will SCOOP be Affected?
With PokerStars exiting the Polish market at the end of this month, the company faces a tough road ahead with growing competition and a shrinking market. Could we see guarantees reduced for SCOOP 2025?