May 2024 News Archive
The UK-based gaming conglomerate just finished a strategic review and concluded that it should sell Crystalbet, a European igaming brand. But it didn’t say the same about PartyPoker, the software that powers BetMGM Poker. —
The WSOP Online Championships series spans over 172 individual events and brings over $5M in guaranteed prizes over the six-week period across Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey. Pokerfuse has the exclusive details. —
Despite the recent merger that brought players from three jurisdictions together on the new WSOP Online platform, the guarantee for the series is just over $500,000. —
BetMGM Poker Ontario is giving players a unique chance to build up their bankrolls with a massive Micro Series, featuring the lowest of buyins and over $150,000 in guaranteed prizes. —
To assist New Jersey and Nevada players in getting acquainted with the new WSOP Online platform, we’ve compiled a list of introduced games and features, as well as those that have been removed. —
Rep. George Dunbar says the #GrowPApoker campaign to get Pennsylvania into MSIGA is getting the attention of key lawmakers at just the right time — during budget negotiations. —
The latest episode of the Big Game on Tour saw the largest pot of the season with more than a quarter of a million in the middle. —
The news is fantastic for players in Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey, but Pennsylvania’s segregated market for real money online poker will continue to stagnate. —
The new WSOP Online platform is throwing a big freeroll on June 26 for players from Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey. —
For the first time in US online poker history, players from MI, NJ, and NV get to play together on the new WSOP Online platform. —
Is Ultimate Texas Hold’em a good game in terms of the value it provides for the money you spend at the tables? —
Robbie Strazynski is bringing the Mixed Game Festival back to Las Vegas, with the fabled Bellagio Poker Room playing host to five days of low to mid stakes mixed game action from June 16-20. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
The online bracelet series introduces numerous debuts, such as Mystery Bounties, Progressive Knockouts, a Multi-Day Event, and a new $10,000 WSOP Online Championship event. —
The first-of-its-kind three-state online poker network will go live next week, just in time for the live series. Players in NJ and NV should pre-register today. —
WSOP 2024 kicks off next Tuesday and yet today there is no announcement of online bracelet schedule. But it is coming — and it will be a massive series, pokerfuse understands. —
The 888poker LIVE tour landed in Barcelona with the Main Event prize pool exceeding €370k. —
Just 562 players out of 1176 eligible players participated in the $1 million invitational freeroll. —
International players are welcome to join WSOP online events and take their shots at online bracelets while spending time in Las Vegas. —
Just days before the WSOP series, the Pennsylvania platform receives a newer version of Poker 8. Upgrades for the WSOP NJ and NV software will follow next. —
Walk the Red Carpet with 888poker’s Royal Premier freeroll series with three levels of prizes and three paths opening night. —
BetMGM is adding a Nightly Progressive Jackpot that contestant’s can claim if they successfully solve the Bonus Round. —
WSOP has addressed last year’s concerns by tweaking the Main Event’s final table payouts and implementing a 2x minimum cash for most bracelet events. —
The new version of the WPT Global app introduces Dark Mode and Grouped Lobby along with other fixes and updates. —
With just days to go before the WSOP kicks off, Daniel Negreanu will be taking to Reddit to answer questions from fans in an AMA session this Thursday evening. —
Nikki Limo made a move that we don’t see every day, showing that her place at The Big Game table was well deserved. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
High-stakes crusher Darren Elias shares his view of his professional poker career and sheds light on his role at BetMGM Poker. —
With almost 200 tournaments in total, BetMGM Poker awarded over $1M in each of the three states. —
The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering chair, who just introduced an online poker bill last week, said there “probably” won’t be another meeting in 2024. —
David Tuchman takes the #1 Canadian money winner on an 888Ride to talk life and poker. —
Ultimate Texas Hold’em is a fun game, but if you’re new to online casino gaming, is it the right one to get you started? —
Keating did not disappoint poker fans, coming into the new season of PokerStars’ The Big Game on Tour with a huge stack and ready to rumble. —
Testing is currently underway for the new software and pokerfuse offers the first sneak peek for New Jersey and Nevada. —
This could also be the last time that the BetMGM Poker Championship won’t have online qualifiers in Nevada. —
Find out all the details of Season 2 of PokerStars The Big Game on Tour and watch all the episodes of this popular show right here! —
According to John Pappas, former executive director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), consumer protection alone is not enough to motivate lawmakers. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
The Big One progressive jackpot at BetMGM Casino NJ will set a new record for the largest jackpot in the US online casino history. —
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) appears to have settled on a new name for the poker platform it acquired for $5.8 million back in March 2022. Michigan and New Jersey should be among the first states to see BetRivers Poker. —
34 numbered events headline XL Spring Series at 888poker Ontario —
PokerStars is coming back to the Resorts World Las Vegas for the 2024 edition of the popular NAPT. —
17 Days of spring poker action at 888poker with more than $2 million guaranteed. —
WSOP was scheduled to undergo server maintenance today before merging Michigan with New Jersey and Nevada. However, the maintenance isn’t taking place today. What’s causing the delay? Find out here. —
S9226 was introduced Tuesday by Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. The bill would allow NY to issue up to ten interactive gaming licenses for poker, which would be taxed at 15%. —
With 315 events spanning three full weeks, $7M in guarantees, and generous promotions, the WPT Global Spring Festival is not one to miss. —
Show your support for the #GrowPAPoker campaign today by taking it to social media and letting your voice be heard! —
888’s old poker software is disappearing from US markets through upgrades and shutdowns, but all eyes are on WSOP as it cobbles together a new three-state network. —
Pennsylvania joining the multi-state online poker compact has the potential to be a game changer for the US online poker landscape. But what exactly are the benefits for everyone involved? Find out here. —
Just weeks after MGM Resorts asked the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to recommend that its interactive license be extended, JV partner Entain asked the same panel to recommend issuance of a new license for its partypoker software. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
After the first full day of play, the WPT Choctaw Championship is over half way to meeting its $2,000,000 guarantee. —
With hundreds of events spread out across May and June, GG Ontario Festival offers opportunities at every buyin level and massive prize pools in all major events. —
PokerStars Pennsylvania has joined the #GrowPApoker campaign, setting up a dedicated freeroll with a symbolic $2,078 prize pool. —
More than $7 million has been given away via GGPoker’s Road to Vegas satellite campaign in just two months. And there are hundreds of seats still to be given away. —
Get more value for your PLO play at WPT Global and win generous leaderboard prizes every single day. —
Check out the latest casino welcome offers you can claim when depositing with Venmo. —
The new season of the Big Game on Tour by PokerStars will start airing on May 11 on the operator’s official YouTube channel. —
Chat with your favorite players and content creators, ask them any questions, and win $10 tournament tickets for free every week. —