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888poker’s The Festival Online Set to Kick Off on July 7
The first-ever edition of the series is running at 888poker throughout the month of July, with $750K in guarantees spread over two dozen poker tournaments.
BetMGM in Nevada: US Poker Giant Plans Poker Championship in Las Vegas
In yet another hint that BetMGM is preparing to launch online poker in Nevada, the operator has announced its first-ever BetMGM Poker Championship to be held at the ARIA Las Vegas next month.
First-Ever WSOP MI Online Bracelet Schedule is Revealed
Michigan joins Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & Nevada to get their own bracelet series — meaning a total of 29 online bracelet events will be running this summer along with 88 live bracelets.
PokerStars UK Webcam Feature Expands to Desktop Client
After a beta trial running since Dec 2021, PokerStars UK officially launches its revamped Home Games with integrated webcam features on its desktop and mobile apps.
This is the US Online Poker Shared Liquidity Agreement Michigan Has Under Review
Michigan is in the final stages before ratifying the agreement to join NV, NJ, DE in an interstate online poker compact. MGCB “confident” it will “sign [MSIGA] expeditiously” once review completed by the State Attorney General.
Ontario’s Online Poker Market Starting Out As Two-Tiered System
While 888poker looks ready to jump into the regulated space right out of the gate on April 4, GGPoker and PokerStars will continue to serve Ontario online poker players from offshore.
Kentucky Online Poker & Sports Betting Bill is Down to the Wire
Supporters of expanded gaming in Kentucky caught a big break when legislation was read twice before a 10-day recess. But there are only two days left for this year’s legislative session and some conservatives remain opposed.
GGPoker Confirms Partnership with WSOP for Ontario Online Poker Launch in “Early April”
Online satellites to WSOP events, segregated player pool, big launch promos and bonuses, Caesars Rewards, and more — everything we now know about WSOP online poker in Ontario.
Bill to Allow Online Poker & Sports Betting in KY Advances to State Senate
In separate legislation, the House reduced the amount earmarked for the state’s problem gambling fund to $50 million, down from $225 million. But lawmakers are running out of time to pass both bills.
Mystery Bounty to Debut at GGPoker $100 Million WSOP Spring Circuit Series
The trendy Mystery Bounty tournament format makes its way to GGPoker in the form of two WSOP Gold Ring events with a top bounty prize of $100,000.
Michigan Poker Heading Towards an Interstate Gaming Compact
Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) sent out a five-page document outlining guidance for operators and platform providers ahead of the regulator signing a multijurisdictional agreement — likely the MSIGA.
GGPoker Axes Ambassador Dan Bilzerian On Int’l Women’s Day
After serving as brand ambassador for over a year, GG ends its association with the controversial figure on International Women’s Day.
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