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 Schedule Revealed: Six New Tournaments Among 100 Bracelet Events
This year’s schedule closely mirrors last year’s, with notable changes such as half a dozen new events, fewer freezeouts, additional flights, more re-entries, new time slots, and more.
BetMGM Schedules Winter Online Championships Series in the US Market
A combined $2.6 million in guarantees is up for grabs across two nearly identical series—one for players in New Jersey and Michigan (sharing the same network) and another for those in Pennsylvania.
WSOP 2025 is Planning to Release the Full Schedule On This Day
According to inside sources, WSOP is expected to unveil the full 2025 schedule on this date—provided everything goes as planned.
Illinois Renews Push for Online Poker and Casino—Will 2025 Be the Year?
Illinois has introduced new bills to legalize online poker and casinos, including a provision to join a multi-state online poker compact if passed.
WSOP 2025 Online Satellites Kick Off for US Players
WSOP has launched online satellites for the 2025 Main Event, offering US players affordable qualification paths, with the full series schedule expected to be announced soon.
Ontario Online Poker Hits a Slump—Can International Liquidity Turn It Around?
Ontario’s online poker market faces stagnation in 2025, with growth hinging on a court decision regarding the potential return to international shared liquidity.
New York Makes Another Push to Legalize Online Poker and Online Casino Games
The Empire State joins five other states in introducing online poker and casino legislation this month, marking yet another chapter in New York’s long-running efforts to expand igaming.
It’s Official: Phil Hellmuth Becomes BetRivers Ambassador
Long-time Rush Street Interactive (RSI) investor Phil Hellmuth has officially been named the brand ambassador for BetRivers.
PokerStars Launches All-In Poker Cash Games
Operator goes live with its take on push-or-fold poker with a unique “run bad” $10k leaderboard to promote the launch.
WSOP’s New Owners GGPoker to Run Live Poker Room in Toronto, Ontario
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto names GGPoker as official sponsor of its poker room and announces the return of the WSOP Toronto Circuit festival.
PokerStars’ Winter Series Return to North America Markets with $4.5M in Guarantees
Three separate series, each featuring $1.5 million in guarantees, will run over 18 days for PokerStars players in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario to kick off 2025.
Clubs Poker First-Ever Tournament Series: By the Numbers
Sweepstakes poker site Clubs Poker’s first-ever Colossal Tournament Week delivered impressive results, paying out nearly 60,000 Sweeps Coins (SC) across 40 events and attracting over 9,000 entries.