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More Than $2 Million in Guarantees on Offer in WSOP USA Summer Online Championships

Running alongside the WSOP Bracelet festival, the Summer Online Championships in NJ and NV offer small-stakes value while freerolls offer a chance at a bracelet. —


WSOP 2021 Online: Your Guide to the WSOP.com Series in NJ and Nevada

Domestic bracelet events start online in New Jersey and Nevada on July 1—Here is a look at what to expect. —


GG Announces Second Edition of Omaholic, the World's Biggest Online Omaha Series

The four-card festival will see $5 million paid out across more than a hundred events. —


Exclusive: US Gaming Law Attorneys Bullish on Online Gaming’s Future Following Expiration of Wire Act Appeal

Some degree of uncertainty will persist without action from DOJ, Congress or both, but it should not stop the proliferation of interstate US online poker, most attorneys agree. —


Main Events Shine in MI and PA on PokerStars Summer Stacks Final Weekend

Final days of PokerStars’ Summer Stacks is big in Pennsylvania and Michigan, but comes in just under expectations in New Jersey. —


Pennsylvania Online Casino Revenue Hits Record $98.6M

Hollywood Casino continues to lead the field, followed by Rivers-Philadelphia and Valley Forge Casino. —


WSOP Flip & Go Bracelet Event: Everything You Need to Know

Live players will get a chance at a bracelet this year in an innovative live version of GGPoker’s popular Flip & Go game. —


This Week in Poker Podcasts

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —


BetMGM Holds Firm in PA as First Series Racks Up Overlays

The series opener fell $21,000 short of its guarantee and subsequent events have followed suit. —


Exclusive: BetMGM Plans to Add "Spins" Jackpot SNGs to All Markets

With Spins already running in PA, BetMGM has plans to extend the format into NJ and MI as well. —


PokerStars PA Fends Off Newcomers, Retains Most of Pennsylvania Online Poker Market

Entry of BetMGM and Borgata lifts market to $2.6M, its highest since January. —


888 Celebrates Summer with Huge Freeroll Promotion

The Splash Party series is giving away over $1,000,000 in prize money. —


FanDuel Opens Commanding Lead in Michigan Sports Betting

Overall revenue slipped 4% from April and is down 39% from peak in March. —


BetMGM Las Vegas Ultimate Super Satellites Attract High Turnouts

Unofficial packages awarding buyins to WSOP surpassed expectations, with Michigan event resulting in three $25,000 packages. —


Attorneys General Urge DOJ to Clarify Position on Wire Act

26 AGs demand agency disavow Trump-era reversal so states, industry can move forward. —


Players Enjoy Weekend Value as PokerStars' Summer Stacks Second Weekend Brings Mixed Results

Summer Stacks in PA shows small profit, while NJ and MI show small losses in the second weekend of action. —


888Poker's First Live Tour in 2021 to Return in Sochi in July

The flagship live poker festival of 888poker will take place in Sochi, Russia from July 17 to 26, online satellites are available. —


Breaking: DOJ Declines Appeal of Wire Act Case; Several States Expected to Sign Interstate Online Poker Deals

The end to the Wire Act case is expected to change the face of legal regulated online poker in the US. —


GGPoker, Online Poker's New King: For the First Time in 15 Years, PokerStars Loses Cash Game Crown

For the first time since UIGEA, PokerStars’ cash game traffic dips below 5000 — while rising star GGPoker moves above it. —


Borgata Poker Review

Everything you need to know about Borgata Poker: expert review, how to get the biggest welcome bonus, in-depth app analysis, FAQs, and more. —


BetMGM Teams Up with Nats to Bring Sports Betting to DC

Exclusive deal will allow sports betting through mobile app at Nationals Park —


GGPoker Awards Battle Royale Tickets in Daily Freebie

After introducing Battle Royale at the beginning of June, GGPoker is giving away three Battle Royale tickets per week. —


This Week in Poker Podcasts

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —


Join PokerStars USA & Get Involved with Summer Stacks Series for Free

Use your three $10 MTT tickets to play in the select PokerStars US Summer Stacks events and get the most value out of your welcome package. —


Five Months In, Michigan Online Casino Market Resembles Big Three Model

BetMGM, DraftKings and FanDuel continue to lead the pack, which now includes 13 operators —


Sunday Sale Offers Half-Price Value at 888poker

There will be huge value on offer on Sunday June 20 as 888poker throws a Sunday Sale with half-price buy-ins but the usual guarantees. —


Win PokerStars USA Summer Stacks Main Event Tickets via Special Depositors Freerolls

$30,000 worth of Main Even entries will be awarded across all three sites in the depositors freeroll events taking place on June 27 —


Safety Protocols, International Players and a "Buzzing" Las Vegas Reunion: Nine Questions for WSOP's Ty Stewart

Just as the World Series of Poker announces their full schedule for 2021, pokerfuse speaks to WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart on the upcoming festival. —


Phil Ivey Talks About His Poker Life in Rare Interview with Joey Ingram

Legendary poker player discusses sobriety, life balance and altruism in his most-revealing interview to date. —


PokerStars' Low Stakes Summer Stacks Series Gets Underway Across PA, MI and NJ

Brand new low buy-in tournament series got underway this past weekend, and overlays spots are showing. —


Stars Casino in PA and MI Launches Slot of the Day Promo Awarding $5 Every Day

Try seven different slots across seven different days at Stars Casino, wager $10 on each game, and receive $5 in free play every day you qualify. —


DraftKings Joins AGA’s "Have a Game Plan, Bet Responsibly" Public Service Campaign

Partnership means American Gaming Association’s campaign will appear in a retail sportsbook setting for the first time. —


"The Real Deal": WSOP Reveals Full Schedule for 2021 Live Series in Las Vegas

The World Series of Poker is set to make a triumphant return with an 88-event live schedule all to be held in the Rio, Nevada this fall. —


BetMGM and Borgata PA Schedule First Online Poker Series in Pennsylvania

After a successful series in New Jersey, BetMGM PA and Borgata Poker PA put on its first online series in the market. —


No More Overlay Series: BetMGM Scores Big in Latest Online Series in NJ

After big overlays on the last Online Series in New Jersey, the partypoker US Network finds a huge win. —


GGPoker Adds Weekly Leaderboard for New Battle Royale SNG Format

The operator further extends his line-up of leaderboards to provide even further incentives for active players. —


Connecticut Online Poker: Legal Status, Why It Hasn’t Launched, and What’s Next

You cannot currently play regulated real-money online poker in Connecticut, even though the game is technically legal under state law. —


This Week in Poker Podcasts

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —


Exclusive: Poker Meets Fortnite in GGPoker's Unique Battle Royale Sit and Go Survival Game

Time-gated variant will combine fast-fold, shootout and knockout formats with a cap of 100 players. —


PokerStars NJ Launches New Improved $50 Offer

New players can now pick up $50 worth of Spin & Go and MTT tickets at PokerStars New Jersey with very little effort. —


PokerStars USA Network to Host Casual Focused Summer Stacks Series in All of its Three States Simultaneously

In a first-of-a-kind coordinated launch, PokerStars lines up three separate tournament series in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey with affordable buy-ins. —


PokerStars and Neymar Jr Give Spins a Soccer-Themed Rebrand with Spin and Goal

The popular LSNG game gets a soccer rebrand timed with the upcoming Euro 2020 and a chance at $1 million for just $5. —


Players Enjoy Big Value on Final Day of 888poker's XL Spring Series

After missing optimistic guarantees on the final day, 888poker posts a small loss on the series. —


This Week in Poker Podcasts

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —


Lining Up with WSOP Main Event, Borgata and BetMGM Announce Las Vegas Ultimate Super Satellite in NJ, MI

Michigan online poker players can now win an unofficial $10,000 “Las Vegas” package—which fits the dates of the WSOP Main Event. —


First WSOP 2021 Main Event Satellite on WSOP.com Attracts Almost 100 Entries

The 2021 WSOP Online and Live Bracelet Event satellites are underway on the WSOP.com platform in Nevada and New Jersey —


BetMGM MI Poker Brings Back Spin the Wheel Promotion

Running throughout June, Michigan poker site offers generous prizes in the form of cash bonuses and tournament tickets. —


Overlay Alert: Undeterred, BetMGM Michigan Lines Up Another Ambitious Series

After big overlays in the previous series, MI operator is pushing ahead with another big series in June. —


BetMGM Casino Michigan Launches Biggest Promotion Yet, with Massive $2 Million Leaderboard

The Casino Super Series will be paying out $2 million in prizes to the biggest players in June. —


Borgata Poker Fights to Hold Second Place in NJ with New Online Series

After paying out significant overlay in the last Online Series in New Jersey, the Borgata brands put on another series for June —


WSOP Gears Up for Online Super Circuit with Full Slate of June Promotions

The summer edition of the popular series promises $1 million in guarantees. —


Stars Casino USA Launches Month-long Daily Blackjack Insurance Promo

The promotion offers 50% of losses back on the first five blackjack hands every day to players across all Stars Casino US sites —


Domestic Bracelet Event Satellites Underway on WSOP.com in Nevada and New Jersey

Daily qualifiers give players the chance to win their seats for the upcoming Bracelet Events in July, weekly satellites for the $10,000 Main Event are available as well. —


BetMGM and Borgata Roll Out Red Tiger Games in Pennsylvania

The slots provider has expanded its reach in PA and is promising more games soon. —


Cash Game Traffic: In the US Online Poker Market, PokerStars USA Reigns Supreme

PokerStars’ Michigan and Pennsylvania poker sites remain the clear leaders in the US online poker market, perfectly positioned for shared liquidity. —


GGPoker Launches Boosted Week to Provide Higher Guarantees for all Daily Tournaments

The operator continues the focus on the mid-stakes and boosts guarantees by 20% on average for one week. —


PokerStars USA: Operator Touts Success of Its Trio of US SCOOPs

2021 Spring Championship of Online Poker series have been a great success for PokerStars USA in all three regulated markets the operator has a presence in. —


Win a $215 Tournament Ticket with Pocket Strategy Promotion from Borgata and Partypoker NJ

New Pocket Strategy promotion offers big ticket value for first event in a new Online Series on deck for June. —


Connecticut Governor Signs Online Poker, Casino and Sports Bill into Law

The new iGaming bill plans for two online poker sites in Connecticut run by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes. —