Month: February 2020

Hustler Casino’s 2020 Liz Flynt Spring Poker Classic Features Over $1,000,000 In Guarantees

Posted on February 26, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

The Hustler Casino has announced the dates for the upcoming 2020 Liz Flynt Spring Poker Classic. The tournament series is set to run from April 1 – May 1 this ...

Qualifiers Running Now For Ignition Poker Black Diamond Poker Open

Posted on February 26, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

This March, there is more than $6.3 million up for grabs on Ignition Poker with the return of the Black Diamond Poker Open. The action officially starts Feb. 28 and ...

Poker Stories Podcast: WSOP Commentator David Tuchman On The George Clooney Movie He Was Cut Out Of

Posted on February 17, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Poker Stories is a long-form audio podcast series that features casual interviews with some of the game’s best players and personalities. Each episode highlights a well-known member of the poker ...

Washington Sports Betting Bill Passed By House, Likely To Be Challenged By Gaming Company

Posted on February 14, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

A pair of sports betting bills are being rushed through the Washington state legislature, but a gaming company that owns nearly half of the state’s privately owned cardrooms may put ...

Ignition Poker Offers $150,000 Guaranteed Tournament Every Sunday

Posted on February 14, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

If you aren’t playing Ignition Poker, then you are missing out on one of the biggest prizes in online poker. Every Sunday, Ignition ups the action with a $150,000 guaranteed ...

Palm Beach Kennel Club Celebrates 88th Birthday In February

Posted on February 14, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

The year was 1932… bread was 7 cents a loaf, a newspaper 10 cents, and gas just 11 cents a gallon. Elizabeth Taylor and Johnny Cash were born that year. ...

Legal Online Sports Betting Spurs Other Online Gambling Growth

Posted on February 13, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Bingo has been an incredibly fun game to play socially for years but, with its expansion online in a safe and regulated environment, it is becoming more and more popular ...

Global Poker Announces Partnership With Poker Central For Live Events

Posted on February 13, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Global Poker, the world’s fastest growing online poker site, has announced a new partnership with Poker Central and their slate of premier live poker events. This sponsorship will include marquee ...

World Series of Poker Announces 2020 Online Gold Bracelet Events

Posted on February 13, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

The World Series of Poker awarded its first official gold bracelet in an event held online in 2015. A total of 18 bracelets have been awarded on WSOP.com since then. ...

New Jersey Sports Bettors Wager $540 Million In January

Posted on February 13, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

New Jersey sports bettors have now collectively bet more than $500 million for the third straight month after betting $540 million on sports in January. The massive handle is actually ...

MGM CEO Jim Murren To Step Down From Role With Las Vegas Gaming Giant

Posted on February 13, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

MGM Resorts announced Wednesday afternoon that current CEO Jim Murren is stepping down from his position. Murren has been CEO since 2008, having being hired by MGM 10 years prior. ...

Maine House Votes To Uphold Governor’s Sports Betting Veto

Posted on February 12, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Maine fell 10 votes shy of getting legal sports after the House failed to get the two-thirds majority vote needed to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of LD 553 last ...

Poker Pro Phil Galfond Suspends First Match Of “Galfond Challenge” After Nearly Seven-Figure Downswing

Posted on February 12, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

The first of what is scheduled to be seven high-stakes heads-up battles in the “Galfond Challenge” has been put on hold until the start of March after online poker legend ...

Mike Del Vecchio Discusses His Three-Year Streak In The Aussie Millions Main Event

Posted on February 12, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

In January of 2020 Mike Del Vecchio completed a unique streak that spanned three consecutive years in the same tournament. Starting in 2018, the 31-year-old poker pro managed an average ...

Biggest Jackpot Wins In Las Vegas 2019

Posted on February 12, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Las Vegas has always been home to big risks and wins. From sports betting, to table games, to poker, the city has it all. However, many gamblers love playing the ...

Poker Strategy With Kevin Haney: Triple Draw Lowball Starting Hands

Posted on February 12, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

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Talking Stick Resort Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Two-Month Celebration

Posted on February 11, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Talking Stick Resort, Arizona’s premier casino, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-month celebration that features $10 million in cash giveaways and a poolside concert series featuring the legendary ...

Alabama Governor Won’t Approve Casino Gaming Until Study Is Completed

Posted on February 11, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has been pushing for a gaming compact with the state of Alabama for several months, but that agreement won’t be finalized until research is ...

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Two Sports Betting Bills

Posted on February 11, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Two separate sports bills passed both chambers of the Virginia legislature Monday. The Senate passed SB 384 by a 27-12 margin, while the House passed HB 896 by a vote ...

Philip Shing Wins 2020 WSOP Circuit Potawatomi Main Event

Posted on February 11, 2020 by CardPlayer Poker News in Uncategorized

Philip Shing has won the 2020 World Series of Poker Circuit Potawatomi $1,700 no-limit hold’em main event. The 35-year-old based in of Brooklyn, New York defeated a field of 524 ...