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Now is The Perfect Time to Launch BetMGM Poker in Nevada. Here's Why.

BetMGM has an interactive gaming license in Nevada. It can also tap into the popularity of the ARIA Poker Classic, which will coincide with WSOP 2024, as the springboard for any launch. —


Hawaii Online Poker: The Complete Guide

A bill to legalize real money online poker and sports betting has failed for 2025. Here we get into what options are available to you. —


The Best Live Dealer Games to Play at MI Online Casinos

Check out our top live dealer game recommendations for online casinos in Michigan. —


BetRivers Offers the Best Welcome Bonus for PA Online Casino Players

Check out our comparison of welcome bonuses for PA online casinos & find out why BetRivers is our top pick. —


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Winamax Reveals Poker Society -- France's Answer to Game of Gold?

Unlike the Game of Gold show, Poker Society focuses on finding a hidden poker talent among celebrities from other walks of life. —


Massive Jackpots Won at BetMGM Casino: $138 Million in Payouts in 2023

Players across North America won $138 million in jackpot prizes at BetMGM Casino, with exclusive slot titles responsible for more than half of the payouts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. —


You Can Now Win Multiple Live Seats Under PokerStars' New "Player's Choice" Satellite Policy

Players can now continue playing seat-only satellites after winning a seat — additional seats won become “Player’s Choice” tickets exchangeable for re-entry, other live events or online tickets. —


Global Poker Joins the Trend of Mystery Bounty Tournaments

The sweepstakes-based Global Poker trials Mystery Bounty tournaments, giving US players a chance to try out this trending poker format. —


The Reason Why Pennsylvania Hasn't Joined Multi-State Online Poker Yet

Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democrats are focused on helping President Biden win reelection in November. A decision on whether the state joins the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) will have to wait. —


Turmoil at Sports Illustrated: Dreams of an 888-Powered SI Poker Fade

It’s been nearly three years since the idea of creating a new online poker room in the US with a Sports Illustrated (SI) theme was first suggested. But problems at SI itself may have derailed those plans for good. —


GGPoker Is Giving Away $15 Million: Lunar New Year Promo Starts January 26

The operator is giving away millions of dollars to new and existing players through a series of promotions as we usher in the Year of the Dragon on February 10. —


888poker LIVE 2026: Ultimate Player Guide

Everything we know about 888poker’s 2026 live schedule, covering the flagship series, the UKPL, plus qualifier details and promotions. —


Michigan Still Has Sweepstakes Casinos in the Crosshairs

The parent companies for Stake.us and Global Poker got cease-and-desist letters from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) last year. Fantasy sports platform PredictionStrike was also targeted by the regulator. —


PokerStars Rewards: The Complete Player Guide

Learn all the details of the new loyalty program from PokerStars, including Chests, Tiers, earn rates, and the two Supernova-like levels for grinders: Select and Select+. —


As New Rewards Go Live, PokerStars is Finally Taking the Fight to GGPoker

The new PokerStars program offers more transparency and two new tiers for high-volume players — but it isn’t without its flaws. —


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The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —


Social Casinos in the US: Are Sweepstakes Casinos Really Legal?

Can sweepstakes casinos really offer games with real money prizes without breaking any laws, and should you trust these gaming operators? —


Mystery Bounty: Will It Replace PKO As PokerStars’ Sunday Million Format?

Following great success of the inaugural Mystery Bounty Sunday Million, the future of the event remains unclear. We examine the likelihood of Sunday Million turning into an MBT format on a regular basis. —


888poker Ontario XL Winter Melts the Ontario Deep Freeze with More than $300k in Prizes

There are 48 games scheduled for 888poker Ontario’s XL Winter series and $335k guaranteed through 16 days of poker action. —


GGPoker Fires Back at PokerStars Rewards: Huge 50% Rakeback Deal for 100 Days

The operator offer 50% in flat weekly rakeback to all players for a period of 100 days via new Killer Whale rank, with a chance to maintain 50% or 35% rakeback for a full year after the promotion. —


Ontario Online Poker Has Record Breaking Quarter in Q3

The province’s six operators combined for a record CAD $431 million in wagers and $17 million in revenue during the quarter, which ended on December 31. —


888poker Refunded $350k to Players Affected by Bots and RTA in 2023

888 discloses statistics revealing the total amount reimbursed to those impacted by the use of AI or RTA last year. —


Full WSOP 2024 Schedule Is Just Around the Corner!

The 2024 World Series of Poker schedule should drop before the end of January, giving players plenty of time to make the necessary arrangements. —


A Quick-Start Guide to US Social Online Casinos

Get started with the best US sweepstakes casinos and legally play your favorite slots and table games with a chance to win real money prizes! —


NY Governor Throws Shade at Online Casino & Poker Again

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s executive budget does not include revenue from expanded igaming. It’s a sign that she isn’t on board with launching online casino and poker in the Empire State — at least for now. —


Prove Your Poker Skills: GGPoker's Spin & Gold ELO System

Play Spin & Gold games at GGPoker, collect ELO points, and move up in rankings based purely on your skills and performance. —


PokerStars Rewards 2024 Marks Return to Supernova Era

Easier to understand, flexible rewards, and no personalized challenges: Operator brings back tiers closely resembling Supernova and Supernova Elite programs, with up to 60% rakeback offer that “doesn’t penalize winners​.” —


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Best PA Online Casino Slots to Chill With This MLK Day

Enjoy your day off on Martin Luther King Day, and have some fun playing these fun and exciting handpicked slots at the best PA online casinos. —


Live Strategies and Ambitions -- An Interview with 888's Amit Berkovich

We sat down with Amit Berkovich, VP Head of Poker at 888, delving into the strategic decisions behind partnerships, the expansion of live events, and the innovative offerings shaping 888poker’s trajectory in 2024. —


Sweepstakes Sports Betting Guide

Learn how sweepstakes sports betting sites in the US work, why they are legal, and how you can start winning real money prizes today. —


Crypto for Sweepstakes Casinos: A Beginner's Handbook

From zero to crypto: A beginner’s journey to playing sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks online. —


Revenue Projection for Indiana Online Poker Cut Nearly 20%

Last month, Spectrum Gaming Group estimated that online poker in the Hoosier State would make about $35.1 million in its first three years. But that’s down from a three-year estimate of $43.2 million the firm made in July 2022. —


Operator Coalition Makes Ad Pitch for NY Online Casino

A coalition that includes BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel think it’s time for the Empire State to legalize online casino gaming and poker. They have a 30-second ad on YouTube to help make their case. —


Another Record-Breaking Year for GGPoker Is in the Books

In 2023, GGPoker saw growth in all important categories, including the total number of hands dealt and the amount awarded in prize money and promotions. —


PokerStars Adds More Mystery Bounty to Schedule After Sunday Million Success

The inaugural Mystery Bounty Sunday Million shatters its guarantee by 62% as interest in MBTs motivates PokerStars to add new events to the weekly schedule. —


Poker in California: A Player's Guide

While an online poker market is likely years away, the Golden State is a paradise for legal in-person poker. More than 80 cardrooms, many of which are open 24/7, have operations across the state. —


BetMGM Sportsbook New Welcome Offer: Bet $5 – Get $158!

Seize the chance to win big with BetMGM’s exclusive $158 welcome offer this playoff season. —


Best Betting Bonuses for the NFL Playoffs 2024

Discover the most lucrative betting offers for this year’s NFL playoffs. —


Golden Nugget Online Casino Review

Dive into our Golden Nugget Casino review for a detailed exploration of bonuses, games, rewards, banking, & promos. Experience the thrill of 1500+ games! —


Free Tickets: Win a WSOP 2024 Main Event Seat at WSOP Online Freerolls This Month

New and existing players in Michigan, Pennsylvania, NJ and Nevada can claim their freeroll tickets by making a real money deposit at WSOP by January 29. —


Kick the New Year Off in Style with Three Big PA Online Casino Bonuses

Choose your PA online casino welcome bonus to start 2024 in style and give yourself the best shot at winning this January! —


Win Big in 2024: Best Max Win Slots at Michigan Online Casinos

Check out our top three picks for slots with a huge winning potential available in 2024 at MI online casinos. —


Maine iGaming Bill Would Allow Online Poker -- But Faces Uphill Battle

LD 1777 in its current form would allow four tribes to offer online casino and poker, but two commercial casinos could not. The bill faces an uncertain future, considering the tribes just got a monopoly on mobile sports betting. —


888poker's $2 Million XL Winter Series 2024 -- Main Event Flights Start Now!

The first big online series of 2024 for 888poker gets underway, with the XL Winter Series Main Event boasting a double-sized $1 million guarantee. —


Winter Series Is Coming to PokerStars US and Ontario – $5 Million in Prizes Guaranteed

The Winter Series spans Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and Ontario, offering a chill of excitement with multi-million-dollar prizes. —


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Matt Savage's New Experiment: A Tournament with Consistent Average Big Blinds

Matt Savage proposes a “Savage Average” No-Limit structure where, instead of regular blind increments, the blinds always update to set the average stack to be 50 big blinds. Will it be a hit? —


Australian Open 2024 Betting Odds and Predictions

Explore the top contenders and best bets for this year’s Australian Open. —


New Maryland Bill with Multi-State Online Poker in Circulation for 2024

Senator Ron Watson (D-Bowie) is back with another bill that proposes to legalize and online casino gaming — including multi-state online poker — in Maryland. But the new bill also calls for levying a 46.5% tax rate. —


How Interested Are Online Poker Sites in Québec?

It’s the second-largest province in Canada, so every major online poker operator will likely want to launch there. But some may be more interested than others. —


DraftKings Casino "Players Choice" Welcome Bonus 2024 -- How to Choose

For 2024, DraftKings has rolled out a new casino bonus where players can pick between two great offers. Here’s how to choose. —


PokerStars Pocket Rockets Challenge 2024 -- Win up to $5,000 Every Day: New Players Only!

Players who sign up to PokerStars’ international online poker site can enjoy a new daily Pocket Rockets challenge alongside the $600 welcome bonus. —


Run It Once Poker Looks to Fill Key Online Poker Roles as US Launch Approaches

Parent company Rush Street Interactive looks to hire two new poker directors as Phil Galfond’s RIO Poker moves towards a US launch. —


December 2023 was a Record-Breaking Month For Live Poker

Three massive live festivals took place last month on different sides of the globe, all attracting thousands of players and creating over $150 million in combined prize money. —


This Week in Poker Podcasts

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —