Three Reasons Why the 2015 WSOP Will Be the Best Ever

The 2015 World Series of Poker promises to be one of the best in history. Thanks to key changes and additions to the schedule, this year's WSOP will shatter records and help to grow the game of poker as a whole....

WSOP.com Offers Mega Promos in NJ and NV

New Jersey and Nevada online poker players who enjoy tournaments with small buy-ins would be wise to head over to WSOP.com. The Mini Festival of Poker has been running since February 1, with 10 days remaining in which to participate....

Trump Taj Mahal to Close Poker Room

The ongoing saga of the Trump Taj Mahal bankruptcy has claimed another casualty. Effective Sunday, February 15 at 11:59 pm, the poker room at the Trump Taj will shut down, closing one of the more iconic American poker rooms. Allen Kessler shared a photo of the poker room closure via Twitter, stating, "Sad day in poker. I played here for several years during...

RAWA Puts Pressure on California Tribes

Federal legislation introduced earlier this month to ban online poker and gambling is putting the heat on California tribes. Rep. Jason Chaffetz again introduced the Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA) this year, aimed at getting rid of igaming in the U.S., including the Internet poker and gambling regimes already operating in ...

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