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Why Operators Are Investing Big in Social Casino Games
The online gaming industry has never shied away from experimenting and innovating, continually seeking new ways for attracting users and squeezing out revenue. Over the last few years, though, there’s been one market, above all, being touted a good bit: social casino games.
Venom Vault: Unlock the Loot....$8 Million NLH + $2 Million PLO
It's here! Thursday, July 24th you can start cracking towards a $2,650 Venom seat with every single key guaranteeing a prize.
The Venom Fever: Over 850 Seats. Dozens of Ways In
Venom Fever has officially returned at ACR Poker and runs from July 27 through to August 24 with an $8 Million GTD NLH.
ACR Poker Unleashes Massive Dual Venom Tournaments With $10 Million GTD and Huge Bounties
Not only are the $2,650 buy-in Dual Venom tourneys offering huge guarantees, but there are massive bounties on the table for those who knockout their competitors. In the Venom NLH, eliminating just one opponent could earn a player the top bounty prize of $500,000.
Game On: The Most Online Casino-Friendly States in the US Mid-2025
If you’ve spent time tracking the rise of online gambling in the States, you’ll know things have been picking up fast lately. Not everywhere, of course, since some places are still figuring it out.
Michael Mizrachi Wins 2025 WSOP Main Event
Mizrachi was also inducted into The Poker Hall of Fame with a special exemption.
Why Augmented Reality Gaming Will Change How You Gamble Online Forever
AR gaming reshapes the scene of online gambling in ways unimaginable a few years ago. It is creating a world where casino symbols become more than pixels on a screen. They appear as if they are within your reach, blending with your real surroundings. This reality is quickly becoming possible with rapid AR advancements.
Leo Margets Makes History as First Woman in 30 Years To Reach WSOP Main Event Final Table
This WSOP Main Event final table is one for the history books, with Spain's Leo Margets becoming the first woman in 30 years to reach the final table
6 Tips to Take Your Online Poker Skills to the Next Level
Online poker is competitive and so much more technical than ever. If you’ve already mastered the basics and are looking to increase your skill, it’s time to rethink how you approach the game. Improving your online poker skills is so much more than just reading hands; it requires thinking out of the box. These tips aren’t recycled advice. They’re real adjustments that experienced players are making right now to stay ahead.
Mystery Into Missing Japanese Poker Player Continues
A beloved Japanese poker player has gone missing in Las Vegas and authorities remain baffled as the story is now receiving national attention.
Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms: Walk Away With a Cool $500K
Ready to Raise Hell (and Your Bankroll)? The Mystery Bounty Venoms are locked, loaded, and launching Sunday, August 10th — grab your seat now and get ready to swing for life-changing scores.
Poker Pro Phil Galfond Believes New Tax Changes Will End Career for Some Poker Players
The median increase in tax will be roughly 22 percent, according to Galfond.
Las Vegas Locally: American Gaming Association 'Stabbed Every American Gambler in the Back Today'
Barstool Poker got into the fray as well: "The Big Beautiful Bill is trying to kill you, both your livelihood and your fun."
Kelly in Vegas: 'Not Defending Tax Bill' But Also 'People Turning it into Bigger Deal Than it Really is'
"I’m not defending this bill. I do however, think the trust fund “sports bettors” have sensationalized and turned it into a bigger deal than it really is for a vast majority of people it will never affect."
Top Gambling Industry Stories July 3: Big Beautiful Bill a Big Beautiful Tax Hike for Poker Players, Sports Bettors
Gamblers worried about a $1.1 billion tax hike buried in the Senate GOP’s tax bill that would slash their net winnings and potentially charge income tax when they break even or lose money.
Michael Mizrachi the Chip Leader Heading Into Final of 2025 WSOP $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship
Seven years ago, Mizrachi was victorious in this very same event.
Probe Into Possible Collusion in WSOP Millionaire Maker Event
A number of poker pros viewing the live stream claim possible chip dumping was taking place.
Gamified Learning Tools Poker Players Are Using Between Sessions
Explore the best gamified tools poker players rely on to boost focus, decision-making, and strategy between games—no real chips required.
Potomac Poker Open Returns to MGM National Harbor August 13-25, 2025
The Potomac Poker Open is going all in at MGM National Harbor, August 13-25. The region’s leading poker tournament is set to take over the premier entertainment destination for 13 days of exciting events and major winnings.
Tribes Invoke New SB 549, File Lawsuit Against Cardrooms Over ‘House-Banked’ Games
Two dominant California tribes have begun legal strikes against multiple in-state card rooms under the new SB 549 law, filing a lawsuit over the supposed “house-banked” games. The tribes argue that these games, including blackjack-style playoffs, violate the exclusivity rights backed by the Constitution. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation filed the lawsuits in May, possibly changing the future of California’s gambling.
2025 Poker Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Savage Nominated for 10th Time
Three new entries have made the list of finalists.
What is the Online Poker Game Crash Joker?
Sometimes called Joker Cash, timing is everything with this exciting new game and every card could be your ticket to a massive win.
Caribbean Poker Series Main Event at the Casino Aruba at Hilton: Just $95 Qualifies
Ever wanted to meet the legend who started the online poker craze? Chris Moneymaker isn’t just an ACR Pro and poker icon—he also runs one of the hottest land-based tours around.
2025 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Will Feature $1 Million Guarantee
SHRPO will kick off Wednesday, 30 July with the $400 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em series opener featuring a $1 million guarantee.
ACR Poker CEO Launching Weekly $10K Tournaments
"And just so we’re clear — you’ll be playing against me… the boss, the CEO of the site."
Matt 'Susan Lucci' Savage Looks for 10th Poker Hall of Fame Nomination
"I know I won’t get in under the current system but I’d really like to be nominated for the 10th time if you can spare a vote? #ThankYou"
Risk Assessment 101: What Poker Can Teach Us About Calculated Risks
Life, much like a high-stakes poker game, is a continuous series of decisions made with incomplete information. From launching a new business venture to making significant investments or navigating major life changes, we rarely possess all the facts.
Punta Del Este Satellites With Just a $95 Buy-In
ACR Poker is heading back to beautiful Punta del Este, Uruguay this August. If you’ve ever dreamed of mixing poker with beachfront luxury, this is your shot!
Biggest Poker Scandal of the Year? 'What These Guys Did Was Disgusting'
X poker players thennhlbetter and Mobbin44 caught up in scandal that has rocked the Twitter Gambling community.
Escalante Seeks Full Control of Chumba Casino Parent Company
Escalante already controls 70 percent of Virtual Gaming Worlds, which also owns Global Poker and Lucky Land. He founded the company and helped to build a sweepstakes casino power house now valued at $3.2 billion.