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# Poker News Daily

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- [Poker Winnings Tax in the US: How Winnings Are Reported](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-winnings-tax-us-49205/): Poker winnings are taxable whether or not a Form W-2G arrives. This guide covers IRS reporting, W-2G rules for tournaments, withholding, and the 90 percent loss deduction limit for tax years beginning after 2025.
- [Jeremy Ausmus Wins Poker Masters Event #7, Claims 10th PokerGO Tour Title](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/jeremy-ausmus-wins-poker-masters-event-49213/): Jeremy Ausmus captured Event #7 of the 2026 Poker Masters at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, taking home $278,400 from the $15,700 buy-in tournament.
- [Ivelin Kolev Wins WPT Prime Cyprus Championship for $171,600](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ivelin-kolev-wins-wpt-prime-cyprus-49141/): Ivelin Kolev has claimed the title at the WPT Prime Cyprus Championship, taking home $171,600 after topping the field at the $1,100 buy-in event held at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino.
- [GGPoker Bans Third-Party Software, Adds Security Controls for Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ggpoker-prohibits-thirdparty-tools-rolls-security-49136/): GGPoker has prohibited third-party poker software from being used on its platform, PokerNews reported. Among the tools now banned is HUD software, which players have long used to track and display opponent statistics during play.
- [DraftKings Details Responsible-Gambling Practices as Louisiana Conditional Renewal Adds Oversight Requirements](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/louisiana-gaming-control-board-delays-draftkings-49129/): DraftKings chief responsible gaming officer Lori Kalani told Legal Sports Report that the company employs responsible-gambling triggers designed to identify bettors who may need intervention. Kalani also said that when a customer service representative receives a report indicating a customer is experiencing distress or financial difficulty, DraftKings staff conduct a review of that account.
- [Oklahoma Tribal Leader Disputes Kalshi Partnership Claims Over Prediction Market App](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/oklahoma-tribal-leader-disputes-kalshi-partnership-49126/): A disagreement over a reported partnership between prediction market operator Kalshi and an Oklahoma tribe has come to light, with conflicting accounts emerging from the parties involved. According to Legal Sports Report, a dispute has surfaced regarding Kalshi's claimed tribal partnership in Oklahoma.
- [Venetian Becomes First Las Vegas Strip Poker Room to Adopt Slide Dealing](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/venetian-becomes-first-las-vegas-strip-49123/): The Venetian poker room has become the first on the Las Vegas Strip to implement slide dealing, according to PokerNews. The move comes ahead of a major tournament at the property, with the $5,000 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship scheduled to begin on November 5, 2026.
- [Sergio Aido Wins 2026 WSOP Online GGMillion$ High Rollers for $2,228,762, Claiming Third Bracelet](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/sergio-aido-claims-third-wsop-bracelet-49065/): Sergio Aido captured the 2026 WSOP Online $10,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers title on GGPoker on September 30, 2026, according to PokerNews. The victory earned Aido $2,228,762 and secured his third World Series of Poker bracelet. The event drew a field of 1,753 entries, per PokerNews.
- [Michigan Outlines Responsible Gaming Requirements and Resources for Online Gambling Operators](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/michigan-regulators-reviewing-draftkings-ai-vip-49071/): Michigan requires licensed operators to display a responsible gaming logo that connects users to a dedicated page containing a toll-free helpline number, responsible gaming resources, and the operator's own responsible gaming policy, according to Legal Sports Report.
- [Joao Hayashi Wins First WSOP Bracelet in 2026 WSOP Online Event #15 at GGPoker](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/joao-hayashi-wins-first-wsop-bracelet-48900/): Poker News Daily reported that Joao Hayashi won his first World Series of Poker bracelet after surviving a 1,022-entry field spread across four continent-restricted Day 1 flights. The title came in Event #15: $1,000 Rounder Cup Battle of the Continents at the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, and Hayashi collected $164,990 from the event’s $970,900 prize pool.
- [Klemens Roiter Wins First Triton Title at Jeju II, Claiming $771,000 in Event #2](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/klemens-roiter-wins-first-triton-title-48898/): As first reported by Poker News Daily, Klemens Roiter broke through for his first Triton Super High Roller Series title in Jeju II by winning Event #2: $20K NLH 8-Handed for $771,000. The Austrian had previously made 11 final tables on the series without a victory and had to survive a near-elimination before beating Alejandro Lococo in heads-up play.
- [Unibet Open Marrakech Sets 11-Day, 30-Plus Event Schedule at Casino de Marrakech](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/unibet-open-marrakech-sets-11day-30plus-48896/): After an earlier 2026 stop in Paris, the Unibet Open next heads to Morocco, where Casino de Marrakech is set to host an 11-day festival from September 24 through October 4. More than 30 tournaments are on the schedule, spanning buy-ins from satellite entries up to a MAD 25,000 Super High Roller, with two flagship events anchoring either end of the run.
- [Chess.com Launches Gambit, a Free Poker Learning Platform With No Real-Money Play](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/chesscom-launches-gambit-free-poker-learning-48839/): According to Poker News Daily, Chess.com has expanded into poker by launching Gambit, a standalone free platform focused on teaching players the game instead of generating gambling revenue. The report said there is no real-money play and no rake, and noted that the popular chess site, which draws millions of users each day, has given the new offering its own separate identity.
- [Klemens Roiter Takes Over 2026 PokerStars Live League High Standings After EPT Barcelona](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/klemens-roiter-takes-2026-pokerstars-live-48831/): Entering EPT Barcelona in second place on the High leaderboard, Klemens Roiter made the most of his time in Spain — winning both a €25,000 and a €10,000 event and finishing runner-up in another, according to PokerNews. The results were enough to vault him to the top of the 2026 PokerStars Live League’s High tier, where he now holds 6,774.01 points and a lead of more than 1,600 points over second-placed Enrico Camosci.
- [PokerStars Sunday Million 20th Anniversary Nears Day 2 With 42,000-Plus Entries Logged](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerstars-sunday-million-20th-anniversary-nears-48829/): According to Poker News Daily, PokerStars’ Sunday Million 20th Anniversary had already topped 42,000 entries from its many Phase 1 flights, with Day 2 scheduled for September 6. The event features a $109 buy-in, a $5 million guarantee, and a progressive knockout phased format.
- [Antonio Galiana Wins Third WSOP Bracelet in 2,699-Entry GGPoker Event; Rolle Leads Millionaire Maker Final Table](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/antonio-galiana-wins-third-wsop-bracelet-48821/): According to Poker News Daily, Antonio Galiana won his third WSOP bracelet by coming out on top in GGPoker’s $600 Super Six Bounty 6-Handed NLH event, which drew 2,699 entries. The tournament generated a $1,538,430 prize pool, and Galiana earned $155,340 including bounties after defeating Brazil’s Jonatas Gomes heads-up; Gomes received $108,380 for second place.
- [Fabiano Kovalski Wins €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty at EPT Barcelona for €385,430](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/fabiano-kovalski-wins-3250-ept-mystery-48682/): According to Poker News Daily, Fabiano Kovalski picked up €385,430 with bounties after taking down the €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty at EPT Barcelona on August 27, 2026, adding another major score to his track record at that stop. According to PokerNews, five of Kovalski’s six biggest live cashes have come in Barcelona following the victory.
- [2026 EPT Barcelona Main Event: 28 Players Remain, John Juanda and Sebastian Malec Look for Second Wins](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-ept-barcelona-main-event-28-players-remain-john-juanda-and-sebastian-malec-look-for-second-wins-48679/): After a lengthy hiatus, the European Poker Tour has returned to action at Casino Barcelona in Spain. The €5,000 buy-in event was quite popular with the players and, as of Wednesday, had played down to the final 28 players. Leading the way into the Day Five action on Thursday at the 2026 EPT Barcelona will be an online qualifier, Jose Criado, who will face the slings and arrows of two former EPT Barcelona champions, Poker Hall of Famer John Juanda and Sebastian Malec, if he is to make it to the final table.
- [2026 WPT Cyprus Fails to Reach Guarantee; Farbod Nazari Rides Day 1A Chip Lead to Title](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wpt-cyprus-fails-to-reach-guarantee-farbod-nazari-rides-day-1a-chip-lead-to-title-48676/): It was quite the eventful weekend in Cyprus as the World Poker Tour came to town. The 2026 WPT Cyprus would fail to draw enough players to crack its $2 million guarantee but, as it always has, the WPT stepped up and ate the difference. Perhaps what was more impressive was that the Day 1A chip leader, Farbod Nazari, was able to ride that advantage all the way to the championship, booking a $368,900 win and a trip to the WPT World Championship this December.
- [Scott Margereson Wins €2,700 EPT Second Chance at Barcelona, Surpasses $5 Million in Live Earnings](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/scott-margereson-wins-2700-ept-second-48674/): According to PokerNews, Scott Margereson won the €2,700 EPT Second Chance at the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona festival, topping a field of 844 entries and overcoming Natasha Mercier in heads-up play. The event generated a €2,046,700 prize pool, and the result moved the British pro beyond $5 million in recorded live tournament earnings.
- [Ukrainian Players Dominate 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event as “kingsluvan” Claims Title](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ukrainian-players-dominate-888poker-80000-mystery-48668/): According to Jake Mitchell, Ukraine accounted for five of the final eight players in the 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event. Mitchell reported that “kingsluvan” won the title and $10,549, while Canada’s “Travel99” finished second for $6,260.
- [Stefan Schillhabel Wins WSOP $100 Flip & Go Bracelet for Second Career Title](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/stefan-schillhabel-wins-wsop-100-flip-48636/): According to PokerNews, Stefan Schillhabel won the $100 Flip & Go tournament on August 23, 2026, beating a field of 7,277 players to capture his second World Series of Poker bracelet, four years after his first online WSOP title at GGPoker. The Austrian earned $150,740 from the $1,195,005 prize pool and also received a $30,000 Super Pass to the 2026 WSOP Paradise Main Event.
- [Jamie Gold and Bruce Buffer Host 14th Annual Variety Children’s Charity Poker Event at Paramount Pictures, Raising $250,000](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/jamie-gold-bruce-buffer-host-14th-48634/): PokerNews reported that Jamie Gold, the 2006 WSOP Main Event champion, held the Variety Children’s Charity Poker Event for the 14th straight year in late July at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, where the gathering raised more than $250,000 for Southern California children with disabilities, special needs, and developmental challenges.
- [Tom Fuchs Wins €100,000 EPT Super High Roller for €1.1M as Barcelona Series Reaches Critical Stage](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/tom-fuchs-wins-100000-ept-super-48632/): According to Poker News Daily, Tom Fuchs won the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller in Barcelona on August 22 and earned €1,126,540. That result is now in the books, while two other tournaments at the series continue toward their finales.
- [888poker’s 2026 WSOP Documentary Part 3 Captures Team’s Day Off in Las Vegas](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/888pokers-2026-wsop-documentary-part-3-48625/): A friendly bet over a hat, a first-ever visit to Fremont Street, and a grocery run in Las Vegas — the third installment of 888poker’s 2026 World Series of Poker documentary series trades tournament drama for a candid look at how the brand’s ambassadors spend their downtime. PokerNews published coverage of the episode, titled “888poker WSOP Documentary Part 3: The Team Enjoy a Day Off,” which picks up after four of the five Team 888 members bagged chips to advance to Day 2, according to PokerNews.
- [Daniel Vicente Wins First WSOP Bracelet in $1,000 Mystery Bounty PLO Event on GGPoker](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/daniel-vicente-wins-first-wsop-bracelet-48622/): A runner-up finish can haunt a player for years, but Spain’s Daniel Vicente turned that frustration into gold by winning his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha event on GGPoker, according to PokerNews. Vicente had previously finished second in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship at the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas, making the victory a measure of redemption. His combined total — $45,130 in bounties alongside $54,311 in prize money — came to $99,441, with his account listed under the Dominican Republic in the GGPoker lobby.
- [Florida AG Sues Global Poker, Accuses Site of Illegal Gambling](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/florida-ag-sues-global-poker-accuses-site-of-illegal-gambling-48616/): Sweepstakes casinos and poker rooms are under fire in the state of Florida, as state Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week that his office has filed lawsuits against multiple sweepstakes gambling operators. Among the defendants are Stake and VGW, which owns major brands like Global Poker, Chumba Casino, and Luckyland. Also named in the lawsuits are payment processors that work with the sites.
- [Klemens Roiter Wins €25,000 NLH Unlimited Re-Entry at 2026 EPT Barcelona; Vinny Lingham Takes €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/klemens-roiter-wins-25000-nlh-unlimited-48615/): With a heads-up deal sealing €266,030 and the champion’s trophy, Klemens Roiter claimed victory in the €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Unlimited Re-Entry event at the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona, according to PokerNews. Roiter outlasted a field of 39 entries that generated a total prize pool of €936,390, with only the top six finishers receiving prize money.
- [World Series of Poker Announces Schedule for 2026 WSOP Paradise](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/world-series-of-poker-announces-schedule-for-2026-wsop-paradise-48610/): The World Series of Poker has revealed the schedule for the 2026 WSOP Paradise, which will run December 2 through December 17. It will be in the Bahamas, as usual, but has moved from Atlantis Paradise Island to the Baha Mar resort.
- [2026 WPT Cyprus Brings World Poker Tour Back to Action](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wpt-cyprus-day-1a-48606/): Things have been quiet on the World Poker Tour of late. After a stop earlier in August in Florida, the WPT has packed up the circus and moved onto the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Spa in Cyprus for their next big event. The 2026 WPT Cyprus is underway as we speak, as it looks to top its excellent 2025 performance and increase the WPT's visibility on the world stage.
- [Nikita Kalinin Wins First WSOP Bracelet in Event #3 of 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker, Taking $276,239](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/nikita-kalinin-wins-first-wsop-bracelet-48604/): A prize pool of nearly $1.9 million and a field of 781 entries set the stage for Event #3 of the 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker — and when the cards were finally on their backs at the end of heads-up play, it was Nikita Kalinin claiming his first World Series of Poker bracelet alongside a $276,239 payday, according to PokerNews.
- [Unable to Repay Loans, Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand Nearing Sale](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/unable-to-repay-loans-las-vegas-downtown-grand-nearing-sale-48595/): Las Vegas’ Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino is on the verge of changing hands. On Tuesday, a court-appointed receiver filed a motion to sell the casino’s assets to Massachusetts-based Vegas Ventures LLC. It is now up to a Clark County District Court judge to approve the sale.
- [PokerStars Unveils 2026 WCOOP Schedule: 121 Events, Six Main Events, Buy-Ins From $5.50 to $25,000](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerstars-unveils-2026-wcoop-schedule-121-48594/): Twenty-five years into its history, the World Championship of Online Poker is returning to PokerStars with its most structured schedule in recent memory — 121 events spread across September 6 to September 30, 2026, with six Main Events carrying a combined guarantee of more than $6.5 million, according to PokerNews. Buy-ins span an unusually wide range, from $5.50 at the low end to $25,000 at the top, with the full schedule divided into High, Medium, and Low tiers to accommodate players across the bankroll spectrum.
- [Lucas Teixeira Rodrigues Wins $300 Gladiators of Poker Bracelet at 2026 GGPoker WSOP Online](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/lucas-teixeira-rodrigues-wins-300-gladiators-48590/): Playing under the alias “Fino y Elegante” and carrying 140 big blinds — the largest stack at the table — Lucas Teixeira Rodrigues entered the final table of Event #2 in the 2026 GGPoker WSOP Online festival with a clear advantage and never relinquished it, according to PokerNews. Per Betting News, Rodrigues turned that position into the title and collected $579,752, plus a $30,000 Super Pass to the 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event.
- [Argentina’s ‘Fedevalle’ Wins 888poker $80K Mystery Bounty Main Event After Stunning Heads-Up Comeback](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/argentinas-fedevalle-wins-888poker-80k-mystery-48587/): Entering heads-up play with just 21.5 big blinds against an opponent sitting on 123.2, Argentina’s “Fedevalle” looked like a heavy underdog — but managed to pull off a remarkable comeback to claim the 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event title and a $7,103 top prize, according to PokerNews, which reported on the result on August 18, 2026.
- [I Tried Delta Airlines’ New In-Flight Sports Betting Contest So You Don’t Have To](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/i-tried-delta-airlines-new-in-flight-sports-betting-contest-so-you-dont-have-to-48573/): At the end of July, Delta Airlines launched a new free-to-play sports betting contest in partnership with DraftKings. Called SkyPicks, the in-flight game allows U.S. domestic passengers to test their sports-picking skills against other travelers around the country for a chance to win Delta gift cards.
- [Elias Suhonen Wins €10,200 EPT Barcelona Event for €114,200 as Multiple Side Events Conclude](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/elias-suhonen-wins-10200-ept-barcelona-48548/): Finland’s Elias Suhonen topped a 31-player field and defeated Nicholas Seward heads-up to claim €114,200 from a €310,000 prize pool in the €10,200 No-Limit Hold’em event at the 2026 PokerStars EPT Barcelona festival, according to PokerNews. It was, per PokerNews, the fourth six-figure live score of Suhonen’s career — and the largest prize among the five champions covered in the outlet’s August 18 report.
- [Raphael Caixeta Wins First Bracelet of 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker, Earns $207,167 and Bahamas Package](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/raphael-caixeta-wins-first-bracelet-2026-2-48534/): Raphael Caixeta opened the 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker by winning the $700 7th Annual WSOP Kick-Off, good for the series’ first bracelet, $207,167 in combined prize money and bounties, and a $30,000 package to the live Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas, according to Poker News Daily. The bounty event drew 3,607 entries, meaning the six-figure score came in a field of more than 3,600 players.
- [Daniel Negreanu to Make Hustler Casino Live Debut August 28 in $100/$200 Cash Game](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/daniel-negreanu-make-hustler-casino-live-48536/): With a $50,000 minimum buy-in and $100/$200 stakes on the table, Daniel Negreanu is set to make his long-awaited Hustler Casino Live debut on August 28. Hustler Casino Live confirmed Negreanu’s place in the lineup via a post on X, describing him as an eight-time WSOP bracelet winner and a GGPoker ambassador, according to PokerNews.
- [Treasure Island Las Vegas Ends $200 Free Slot Play Promo Three Weeks Early](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/treasure-island-las-vegas-ends-200-free-slot-play-promo-three-weeks-early-48511/): This week, the Treasure Island hotel-casino in Las Vegas launched a promo that was essentially a throwback to those early online gambling days, but it was even better. And because of its popularity, it did not last long.
- [Kalshi Adds Nasdaq Surveillance Technology to Strengthen Prediction-Market Oversight](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/kalshi-adds-nasdaq-surveillance-technology-strengthen-48509/): As reported by Poker News Daily, Kalshi is adding Nasdaq’s market-surveillance tools to bolster oversight across its prediction-market platform. The exchange said the Nasdaq Market Surveillance system will work alongside Kalshi’s current monitoring setup and will apply to both event-based contracts and perpetual-style products.
- [OYO Las Vegas Accused of Using Online Disguise to Trick Tourists Into Booking Stays](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/oyo-las-vegas-accused-of-using-online-disguise-to-trick-tourists-into-booking-stays-48499/): A Las Vegas content creator has lifted the veil on what appears to be one heck of a Las Vegas tourism scam. According to Jennifer Gay, who goes by VegasStarFish on social media, OYO Las Vegas, a hotel-casino on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, has been tricking travelers into booking stays by disguising its property with AI images and fake names on popular travel sites.
- [Joe McKeehen Wins 2026 SHRPO Championship for $462,600 at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/joe-mckeehen-wins-2026-shrpo-championship-48502/): According to Poker News Daily, Joe McKeehen returned to the winner’s circle on August 12 by winning the $5,300 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship in Hollywood, Florida. The victory came 11 years after his World Series of Poker Main Event title and paid him $462,600 from a 673-entry field that built a $3,262,704 prize pool.
- [Flutter Entertainment Changes Leadership as CEO Peter Jackson Departs](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/peter-jackson-out-as-ceo-at-flutter-entertainment-48490/): Flutter Entertainment, the owner of many of the industry's top gaming products, will bring on new leadership soon. Current Chief Executive Officer Peter Jackson, who has been in his post since January 2018, is reportedly stepping down from his position, effective October 1. He is to be replaced by the current President of Flutter, Dan Taylor, although Jackson will be staying around to advise leadership until the end of the year.
- [ClubWPT Gold Withdraws From Arizona Online Poker Market Under Legal Pressure](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/clubwpt-gold-withdraws-from-arizona-online-poker-market-under-legal-pressure-48483/): ClubWPT Gold has withdrawn from the Arizona online poker market, giving players just a few days to submit prize redemption requests. Arizona players received the news on Friday, just before games were shut down on Saturday, August 8.
- [EPT Barcelona Adds New €2,200 “In the Money at 180,000” Event With Automatic Cash Mechanic](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ept-barcelona-adds-2200-money-180000-48480/): According to Poker News Daily, PokerStars is adding a €2,200 event at EPT Barcelona called “In the Money at 180,000” for the August 17–27 run at Casino Barcelona. In this format, any player who builds a 180,000-chip stack during Day 1 ends play on the spot, advances to Day 2 with that stack, and is guaranteed a payout. Poker News Daily also reported that EPT Tournament Director Toby Stone said the setup allows players to secure their Day 2 berth and cash as soon as they reach the target.
- [European Poker Tour Ready to Restart 2026 Season with EPT Barcelona Stop](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-ept-barcelona-starts-on-august-16-48476/): With all the activity in the tournament poker world, you would be remiss if you forgot that the 2026 European Poker Tour season is underway. That will be rectified this week as the crème of the European poker world goes to one of its favorite locations, the Casino Barcelona in Spain. The EPT Barcelona will be held between August 16 and August 29, with a plethora of tournaments and entertainment for those who will be participating in the festival.
- [PokerStars to Move UK Customers onto Betfair Platform in Flutter Network Restructuring](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerstars-move-uk-customers-onto-betfair-48474/): Poker News Daily reported on August 10, 2026, that Flutter plans to move its UK poker offering onto the Betfair platform under the branding “PokerStars on Betfair.” The change would bring PokerStars and Betfair closer together in the United Kingdom by placing poker alongside Betfair’s sports betting and premium casino products within one platform.
- [Lucas Jumalon Signs with Poker Royalty After 2026 WSOP Main Event Victory](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/lucas-jumalon-signs-poker-royalty-after-48470/): After winning his first bracelet in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, where he held the chip lead from start to finish in a 9,208-entry field and collected $10 million, 22-year-old Washington player Lucas Jumalon has signed with Las Vegas-based Poker Royalty as a brand ambassador, according to Poker News Daily in a report published on August 8, 2026.
- [GGPoker Releases 33-Bracelet WSOP Online 2026 Schedule, Series Begins August 16](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ggpoker-releases-33-bracelet-wsop-online-2026-schedule-series-begins-august-16-48468/): The 2026 World Series of Poker just ended, so how about some more World Series of Poker? GGPoker has announced the schedule for WSOP Online 2026, which is already set to kick off next week.

## Pages
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- [Online Gambling Site Reviews](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/reviews/): Online gambling site reviews help readers investigate poker rooms, casinos, and sportsbooks before using a platform. Each product has different games, bonus mechanics, payment conditions, access restrictions, and account rules, so the relevant evidence changes with the type of site being reviewed.
- [WSOP News, Results, and Coverage, Poker News Daily](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wsop/): By Jake Mitchell • Last updated October 21, 2026
- [Best Poker Apps for US Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-apps/): The best poker apps for US players make it possible to join real-money cash games and tournaments from a phone without giving up the features that make a poker room worth using. The experience is not consistent across the market, however: some operators provide polished native software, while others rely entirely on mobile-browser play, and an app that works well for a casual single-table session may frustrate someone managing several games at once.
- [Best Online Poker Bonuses for US Players August 2026](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-bonuses/): The best online poker bonuses for US players are not necessarily the offers with the largest advertised match. Poker bonuses usually release in stages as you generate rake, so the amount you can collect depends on the release rate, the deadline, and how much you realistically play. This guide compares five US-facing poker sites by welcome-offer value, clearing terms, payment options, and documented long-term rewards.
- [Best Online Poker Rooms for US Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-rooms/): The best online poker rooms for US players differ in the games they run, the players they attract, and the way they handle bonuses and withdrawals. A room with the largest welcome offer may be a poor fit if its tables are quiet at your stakes, while a strong tournament schedule matters little to someone who mainly plays anonymous cash games.
- [Best Online Poker Tournaments for US Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-tournaments/): The best online poker tournaments for US players are found on sites whose schedules match when you play, what you can comfortably buy into, and how long you can stay at the table. Large guarantees attract attention, but format variety, satellite access, field traffic, bonus clearing, and reliable cash-outs determine whether a tournament room remains useful beyond one event. This guide compares five US-facing poker sites by tournament schedule, format mix, grind value, access, and withdrawal considerations.
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- [Best Poker Apps Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/best-poker-apps-canada/): The best poker apps in Canada depend on where you live. Ontario has its own regulated iGaming market, while players in other provinces use internationally licensed platforms. This page covers the top real-money poker apps available to Canadian players, ranked by player traffic, mobile performance, bonuses, and availability by province. By the end, you'll have enough information to pick the app that fits your location and how you like to play.
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- [How to Play Poker in Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/how-play-poker-canada/): Poker in Canada is regulated province by province. There's no single national framework, so the rules depend on where you live. This page covers the legal situation across provinces, how to find legitimate platforms, and what to expect from online and live poker. By the end, you'll have enough information to pick the right format and start playing with confidence.
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- [Is Online Poker Legal in Ontario?](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/is-online-poker-legal-ontario/): Online poker is legal in Ontario. The province launched a regulated market in April 2022, managed by iGaming Ontario (iGO) and overseen by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This page covers which poker platforms Ontario residents can use, how the licensing system works, and how licensed operators compare to offshore sites. By the end, you'll know your options and what to look for when picking a place to play.
- [Is Poker Legal in Canada?](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/is-poker-legal-canada/): Poker is legal in Canada, but the rules depend on which province you're in and where you're playing. This page covers how Canadian gambling law works, why rules differ across provinces, and which platforms or venues are legally allowed to offer poker. You'll also find a breakdown of how Ontario's licensed private operators compare to Crown-run models in provinces like Quebec. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of your legal options for playing poker in Canada and what to look for when choosing where to play.
- [MuchBetter Poker Canada: Understanding Payment Alternatives for American Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/muchbetter-poker-canada-sites/): MuchBetter poker Canada is about using the MuchBetter e-wallet to deposit and withdraw at Canadian online poker sites. This page covers how MuchBetter works in the Canadian market, which poker platforms accept it, and what fees and processing times to expect. By the end, you'll have enough to pick a poker site and decide if MuchBetter is the right payment option for you.
- [Credit Card Poker Canada: Best Sites for Visa, Mastercard & Prepaid Card Deposits](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/credit-card-poker-canada/): Credit card poker in Canada is widely available through offshore poker sites that accept Visa, Mastercard, and prepaid cards, though whether your deposit goes through depends on your card issuer and the site you pick. This page covers the top credit card-friendly poker sites for Canadian players, explains why transactions sometimes get declined, and walks you through how to complete deposits successfully. By the end, you'll have enough information to choose a site and make your first deposit with confidence.
- [PayPal Poker Sites Canada: Verified Real-Money Options for 2026](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/paypal-poker-sites-canada/): PayPal poker sites in Canada exist, but they mostly work through indirect methods rather than a direct deposit connection. This page covers how Canadian players can use PayPal to fund real-money poker accounts, including peer-to-peer options like MatchPay and cryptocurrency conversion. It also covers which sites support these methods and what to expect from the process. By the end, you'll have enough information to pick a method and site that works for how you want to play.
- [Best Casino Payment Methods for Canada Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/casino-payment-methods-canada/): Canadian players have plenty of options when it comes to moving money at online casinos: Interac, credit cards, e-wallets, prepaid cards, and cryptocurrency are all on the table. But Canada has its own banking rules and quirks, including provincial regulations and Ontario's licensed market, that affect which payment processors casinos can accept and how transactions get handled. This page breaks down how each payment method works, what fees and processing times to expect, and where restrictions apply. By the end, you'll know which deposit and withdrawal option makes the most sense for you.
- [Best Interac Poker Sites for Canadian Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/interac-poker-sites/): The best Interac poker sites let Canadian players deposit and withdraw in CAD quickly, without routing payments through international processors. This page covers which poker platforms accept Interac for both deposits and withdrawals, how processing times compare across sites, and what Canadian players should know about verification requirements and provincial regulations. By the end, you will have enough information to choose a site that fits how you want to manage your poker funds.
- [Best Online Casinos Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/online-casinos-canada/): Online casinos in Canada give players access to a wide range of real money gaming options, including slots, table games, and live dealer titles, with support for payment methods like Interac e-Transfer and cryptocurrency. Most of these platforms are offshore operations, meaning they are licensed outside Canada's provincial regulatory systems. This guide covers five offshore online casinos that accept Canadian players, with details on their bonuses, game libraries, payment options, and licensing.
- [Best Poker Sites Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/poker-sites-canada/): The best poker sites Canada offers span two distinct licensing environments: Ontario's regulated iGaming market and offshore rooms serving players in other provinces. Both can deliver strong traffic, game variety, and payment options that work for Canadian players. What separates a good option from the right one depends on where you play and what you're looking for. This guide identifies the top-rated rooms across both environments so you can find the site that fits your province, your game, and your bankroll.
- [Sportsbooks that Accept Canada Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/sportsbooks-canada/): Sportsbooks Canada bettors can access include a range of offshore platforms that accept CAD deposits, support Interac and crypto payments, and cover major leagues like the NHL, CFL, and NBA. This page ranks the top options available to Canadian players and compares them across key factors including welcome bonuses, payout speeds, betting limits, and mobile experience. By the end, you will have enough information to choose the sportsbook that best fits how you bet.
- [Online Gambling in Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/): Online gambling in Canada sits in a clear legal framework, but it still feels confusing because the rules change by province and territory. You can legally play on provincial sites, and you can also find offshore sites that accept Canadian players, but the level of protection is not the same Canada also has one major outlier: Ontario opened a competitive private iGaming market on April 4, 2022 through iGaming Ontario and the AGCO, which changed how regulated online gambling looks in the country.
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- [Top Mobile Casinos 2025 – Best Real Money Casino Apps by Country](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/top-mobile-casinos/): In 2025, mobile casinos will dominate online gambling. Players want speed, bonuses, and instant withdrawals from their phones. But depending on your country, access varies. This guide ranks the best mobile casinos—licensed and offshore—for real money play worldwide.
- [Gambling Laws by Country – A 2025 Legal Guide for Global Casino Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/gambling-laws-by-country/): Governments regulate gambling for three reasons:
- [International Online Casinos: Where to Play Without Local Restrictions](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/international-casinos/): As global gambling laws evolve, many players seek international casinos to enjoy more freedom, higher bonuses, and faster withdrawals. These platforms operate under offshore licenses like Curaçao, Kahnawake, and MGA (Malta) and cater to players from restrictive jurisdictions.
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