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Less than a decade ago, mobile gamers barely were a blip on the radar of the online poker marketplace. Thanks to the explosion of the iPad and other mobile devices, online poker sites were forced to rethink their marketing strategies and sites slowly …

Brazil has a long and complicated history when it comes to gambling in general and poker in particular. The latest development, according to an article published on CardsChat*, the country has passed a law banning the playing of online poker in public.

The comparison is important to note, since as Poker Industry Pro points out, many online gaming providers, including Unibet, have already removed themselves from the Portuguese gaming marketplace in preparation for becoming a licensed and regulated …

Alan Curl came into Day 2 of Mid-States Poker Tour Grand Falls as the chip leader. He stayed among the leaders for most of the day and finished the job in style, winning the tournament with the {a-Spades} {a-Hearts} to claim $64,655 and the MSPT trophy.

Are you ready for a new season of the RunGood Poker Series? This season's tagline is "The Road to the RunGood Cup," which will lead up to the RunGood Championship Main Event in December. In between there are three stops on the 2015 Fall schedule, …

In this Card Player weekly feature we look to provide our readers with a guide to some of the biggest poker events taking place in their area for the upcoming week. Check out all the tournament action set to go down in your own backyard from August 17 …

Though poker is widespread in Wisconsin, a judge has ruled that the game is illegal in the state if it's not held in tribal casinos, according to a report from Madison-based Isthmus.com. A group of poker players had challenged the legal status of poker …

The 2015 Joe Hachem Poker Challenge has now wrapped at Melbourne's Crown Casino with 12 official events in the books and Australia's Jarred Graham taking down the Main Event for $101,175. Kicking off on Thursday August 6 the Joe Hachem Poker …

ipoker iGaming technology and platform supplier Playtech has announced that it has merged its two-tier poker rake system into one unit. Playtech's iPoker network hopes to gain stronger player liquidity for its clients in the competitive online poker space.

A poker run has bikers stop at different stations and pull out a card when stopped to try and complete a poker hand when finished. The ride began at Badlands Harley Davidson and made stops at the Alberta Tourist Centre, the Saskatchewan Tourist Centre …

bestbet Jacksonville is Florida's largest poker room and one of the largest in the world. The property features 70 poker tables, an expansive simulcast wagering facility with numerous 120” screens and full food and beverage service. It is conveniently …

In that ruling, the court heard arguments that poker required more skill than rummy, and that it should therefore be classified as a game of skill. Thus, the argument goes, if the Supreme Court finds that it is legal to play rummy for real money, it …

Seven of the area's most popular breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries will team up this weekend for Poker 'n Pour — a chance for adults to sample a variety of locally made beverages, and collect poker cards that could earn them some fun prizes.

Perhaps the most high profile pro in the “no” camp is Daniel Colman, a 24 year old American poker star with $24,427,801 in live winnings, but who has often referred to poker as a “very dark game.” Although less well known, Jeff Meyerson is a pro turned …

While many poker fans were forced to check their calendars to make sure it wasn't April Fools' Day when the news broke, it has since been confirmed that the Brazilian authorities weren't joking when they decided to update their laws on misdemeanors.

On Thursday, Lusardi was in front of Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury Jr. in Atlantic County to face the consequences of introducing counterfeit chips into the 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open $2 Million Guarantee. That tournament was suspended, …

Amaya purchases DFS site Victiv; will rebrand the site as StarsDraft. An online poker hearing has been scheduled in New York. New Jersey gaming revenue ticks up in July. Poker wins but still loses in Wisconsin.

Mybet Holdings has cited the performances of its horse betting and casino and poker operations as the key drivers behind a year-on-year jump in total revenue during the six months through to June 30. Revenue in the first half amounted to €36.3 million …