Understanding the GGPoker Boycott -- and Why This One Worked

Boycotts are not new in the online poker industry, but they rarely accomplish any change. So why did the recent boycott against GGPoker work where others failed – pokerfuse takes a look.


Could PokerStars Ever Launch in Nevada?

The “bad actor” clause may have restricted PokerStars to enter the Nevada online poker market. But the lockout period has expired. So why hasn’t PokerStars launched in NV yet?


GGPoker's Moves in Ontario Raises Questions About US Expansion

GGPoker’s rebranding of WSOP Ontario raises questions about the operator’s plans for the North American market and its partnership with WSOP.


2023 WSOP Reveals a Rich Schedule of Daily Live Satellites

Players visiting Las Vegas for the WSOP 2023 will have a shot to get into big events for cheap thanks to a robust live satellite schedule.


Study Shows Pennsylvanians Still Drawn to Offshore Poker Sites

Researchers from Penn State estimate that for every 4.3 players in a regulated poker room in Pennsylvania there is one person playing poker at an illegal site.


5 Implications of Shared Liquidity for NJ Online Poker & Beyond

PokerStars’ shared liquidity network changed the whole dynamic of NJ online poker. Find out what this means for New Jersey and US online poker as a whole.


Nevada Online Casino Workshop: No Plans to Reschedule -- Yet

Officials with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) offer slightly different takes on whether a cancelled workshop from May 2021 will be rescheduled.


NY Senator Says He's Done Talking About iGaming Expansion, For Now

Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) says he’s ready to negotiate a NY online poker and casino deal and believes one can get done in 48 hours, but others also need to show an “appetite” for expansion.


Indiana Online Poker & Casino Bill Running Out of Time to Pass

The House Committee on Public Policy has yet to schedule a hearing for the iGaming expansion bill, HB 1536.


Indiana Online Poker, Casino Would Bring in More Tax Revenue

As state lawmakers consider expanding iGaming, the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis (OFMA) says Indiana could receive nearly $140 million in additional tax revenue by year three.


Delaware, 888, & the RFP. What Does It Mean for Online Poker?

888 will apply for the Delaware Lottery’s exclusive iGaming contract this year, but the door is still open for one of its rivals — especially BetMGM & PokerStars.


The 2023 Kentucky Online Poker & Sports Betting Bill: What You Need to Know

Three lawmakers have submitted HB 106 for consideration during the 2023 session, but time to act on the proposed bill is shorter than last year.


Tony G's Platform, TonyBet, Issued Ontario iGaming License

The fast-growing brand, which once ran an independent poker network outside the US, will launch sports betting in the province by the year’s end. Could online casino be far behind?


Play These Exclusive Jackpots Only at BetMGM Casino Ontario

BetMGM Casino Ontario has hot progressive jackpot games like MGM Grand Millions, Mirage Mega Magma, and Bison Fury that you won’t find anywhere else.


Entain Launches Mental Health Campaign for Esports in 40 US States

“It is imperative that operators conduct outreach to players and educate them on the importance of prioritizing mental health,” Entain Foundation trustee tells pokerfuse exclusively.


Poker Against Plastic Pollution Gains Momentum as Grosvenor, Irish Poker Tour, Fivebet Join Campaign

ECOSEC continues to help reduce plastic waste at live poker events as biodegradable chip bags usage expands; and hopes for global roll out in 2023.


PokerStars & Poker Power to Launch Women's Poker Bootcamp

PokerStars joins forces with Poker Power to create an online bootcamp to teach poker and valuable transferrable life skills to its female candidates.


888poker Takes It to Discord for Strategy and Community

888poker focuses on community with a new Discord server aimed at giving players a gathering point for strategy, general chat, giveaways, and much more.


888poker Receives Complimentary Birthday Awards from EGR

eGaming Review gave 888poker top marks in casino and poker during its 20th year in operation.


With Betsafe License, an iPoker Ontario Online Poker Network Could Be One Step Closer

Playtech could be closer to launching an online poker network in Ontario after Sweden’s Betsson AB, an online poker giant in Europe that uses Playtech’s iPoker software, received an operator’s license in the province.


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