The PokerGO streaming program High Stakes Duel has captured the attention of a great deal of the poker world. There’s still room for some innovation with the program, however, as PokerGO proved on Friday night. In what was a precursor for the match on Monday evening, poker veteran Mike Matusow showed that he still has… Read more »
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Matt Berkey Crushes ‘Airball,’ Pockets More Than $1 Million
In reality, it was never a battle. In way less time than the parameters of the match dictated, poker professional Matt Berkey was able to crush Nik ‘Airball’ Arcot in a heads-up cash game battle. The final verdict? Berkey walked away from the “fight” with more than a million dollars and Arcot left with more… Read more »
NFL Suspends Five Players for Gambling, Three Indefinitely
It should be a rule that is ingrained in the minds of players, but it seems that there needs to be reminders handed out occasionally. On Friday, the National Football League did just that and brought the hammer down hard. Five current players in the NFL for three different teams were suspended, with three receiving… Read more »
Basketball Fan Sues Wizards’ Bradley Beal Over March Post-game Confrontation
Much ado about nothing In what is clearly money-grab situation, a man in Florida is suing Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal in response to a confrontation after a March 21 game in Orlando. Kyler Briffa is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, alleging Beal committed battery and assault. The Wizards, who were trying to climb… Read more »
Million Dollar Buy-In Cash Game Set for Hustler Casino Live
The world of “high roller” poker was eventually going to reach this point. $250,000 buy-ins for a tournament are not enough – how about a million (The Big One for One Drop at the WSOP)? Now the cash games are going that route, with twelve players with either deep pockets or deep skills stepping into… Read more »
Alleged Physical Altercation and Lack of Response from Staff Mar 2023 Irish Poker Open
The 2023 Irish Poker Open (for the record, we call it the “Irish Poker Open” to reduce confusion with the golf version of the Irish Open) has drawn eyeballs, but not always for reasons that show the tournament in a good light. While there was a monster field for the Main Event (2491 entries), the… Read more »
William Kassouf at the Center of Another Poker Controversy
Betting with phantom chips William Kassouf is a good poker player with a bad reputation. He is known for his incessant “speech play” at the tables and while some people find it entertaining, it seems that most think he’s just being an asshole. And then there was the time in 2018 when he was caught… Read more »
Was San Antonio Poker Room’s Disqualification of Bad Beat Jackpot Hand the Correct Call?
Bad beat jackpots have very specific rules If you have been around live poker for any amount of time, you are probably well aware of bad beat jackpot promotions. Though bad beat jackpot tables usually cost a little extra to play at because of the additional drop used to fund the jackpot, players tend to… Read more »
GGPoker Enlists Hard Rock Band Rammstein for Video Advertisement
Rock and roll and poker have long had a relationship with each other. Maybe it’s because they are both a bit off the beaten track – “outlaw,” so to speak – but it seems that they were made for each other. Now the online poker room GGPoker has enlisted one of the top hard rock… Read more »
Garrett Adelstein Speaks With Doug Polk, Says He Still Believes Robbi Jade Lew Cheated
If Robbi Jade Lew wants to get her money back from Garrett Adelstein, she is going to be waiting a long, long time. In an interview on Doug Polk’s podcast on Monday, Adelstein said it simply isn’t happening. Adelstein has been relatively quiet in the six months since the now infamous Jack-Four hand on Hustler… Read more »
UConn Unlikely Favorite Amongst Unlikely NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four
After a month of March that many will never forget, the Final Four for the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship tournament has been set. On Saturday, two teams – one of the longest shots on the board in Florida Atlantic University and the University of Connecticut – punched their tickets to Houston’s NRG Stadium.… Read more »
Garrett Adelstein Barred From Hustler Casino Live Indefinitely, But Door Not Locked
Never say never It looks like poker pro Garrett Adelstein will not appear on Hustler Casino Live any time in the near future, or maybe ever. Adelstein, who famously lost a $269,000 to Robbi Jade Lew on the show six months ago and subsequently accused her of cheating because she made an insane call, has… Read more »
London Casino Sues Customer for Refusing to Pay $730,000 Debt, Gambler Claims Casino Got Him “Blackout Drunk”
Anyone who has been to a casino knows they have little tricks designed to get you to stay there as long as possible and to gamble as much as possible. One of the obvious ones is giving you free drinks while you gamble (be sure to tip!). And now the Crown London Aspinalls casino is… Read more »
2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Chosen, Alabama Earns #1 Overall Seed
It is something that draws the attention of the poker world this time of the year. The 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament draw has been completed and the 68 teams that will compete for the National Championship Have been determined. So, who is in which bracket? And who didn’t make “The Dance?” Read on to… Read more »
The Case For – And Against – Ali Imsirovic
Poker is a game, much like golf, where the players uphold the integrity of the rules themselves. Dating back to the age of the riverboat gamblers of the 1800s, those who plied their trade often would settle any disagreements with fisticuffs and, on extreme occasions, with a weapon. It led to the game of poker… Read more »
Fourth Annual Global Poker Awards Honor Poker Greatness, Legendary Announcer and Player
On Friday night, the best and brightest from the world of poker took center stage at the PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas for the 2023 Global Poker Awards. For the past four years (before that, the awards were handed out in Europe and the States), the crème of the poker world has gathered to salute… Read more »
Lawsuit Claims Wynn Blackjack Dealer Kept Dealing Cards After Patron Suffered Cardiac Arrest
It was every family’s nightmare: a loved one is away from home and suffers a health emergency. That is exactly what happened to Florida attorney David Jagolinzer on April 6, 2022 while staying at the Wynn Las Vegas, and it resulted in his death. His family believes the tragedy did not have to happen and… Read more »
Phil Hellmuth Rage Quits After Making a Questionable Call on Live at the Bike
That’s one way to play Kings A Phil Hellmuth appearance on television or a live stream rarely disappoints, although I suppose that depends on what sort of thing disappoints you. On Tuesday night, the Poker Hall of Famer was on the popular Live at the Bike show and for the billionth time, lived up to… Read more »
Michigan Poker Player Gets Probation for Running Poker Room
In the world of poker, the laws have been changing in some areas very quickly. Michigan is one of those states where online poker has recently come to town, but it has also come with a crackdown on charitable poker. For one Michiganite, the myriad of gaming laws has resulted in him pleading guilty to… Read more »
Global Poker Index, Hendon Mob Release Categories for 4th Global Poker Awards
Multi-stage voting process has begun The Global Poker Index (GPI) and The Hendon Mob have announced the categories for the 4th Global Poker Awards. A total of 29 trophies will be awarded at the ceremony, scheduled for March 3, 2023 at the PokerGO studio in Las Vegas. Preliminary ballots went out yesterday to the voting… Read more »
Two Brothers in Minnesota Investigated for Running Casino Gambling Scheme Via TikTok
Livestreaming slot play on behalf of TikTok viewers I’ve written about poker and gambling for a long time, so naturally, I have enjoyed gambling on occasion. I have not, however, been so eager to gamble that I was willing pay exorbitant fees to someone to gamble for me. That’s exactly what many TikTok viewers have… Read more »
Why Isn’t Anyone Taking Beau Rivage to Task for the Postle Payout?
One of the big stories this week has been the subterfuge that disgraced poker “player” Mike Postle undertook to simply get into a poker tournament. The Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS, played host to its highly popular Million Dollar Heater last week, and poker players from across the South came for the action. One other… Read more »
Cleveland Browns Remove Bernie Kosar From Radio Show for Betting on NFL Game
Even legends need to follow the rules As legalized sports betting continues to proliferate throughout the United States, there is bound to be instances of people not being aware of the rules and regulations. For many, the opportunity to place a bet or get involved in the industry is exciting and they just want to… Read more »
Poker Documentary Series “Last Call” Focuses on Women in Poker
When the subject of women and poker is discussed, many think that there are not any issues any longer. We’re in the 21st century, right? What more could women want? A Finnish poker documentary series examines the issue of women in poker by not only talking to prominent women in the game today but also… Read more »
A Visit From St. Doyle
As has become tradition here on Poker News Daily (and it has been for this writer since he penned it back in 2005), it is time to celebrate the holiday season. With that in mind, we take a poker-centric take on a Christmas classic. The names have all been left as the original was written,… Read more »