Poker NEWS

Caesars Entertainment sells WSOP to GGPoker for $500 million  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has announced a landmark agreement to sell the intellectual property rights of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand to NSUS Group Inc., the parent company of GGPoker.

From accountant to World Champion: ACR Poker’s tribute to Moneymaker

To celebrate the legacy of poker legend Chris Moneymaker, ACR Poker has rebranded one of its weekly tournaments.

Bollywood’s Siddhanth Kapoor to represent India in APT Poker Classic

Bollywood actor Siddhanth Kapoor, known for his recent role in the film “Chalti Rahe Zindagi,” has partnered with Natural8 India to represent the “Journey to APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 - India Exclusive.” This unique poker tournament will be live streamed on Natural8 India’s official YouTube channel on 4 August, offering Indian poker enthusiasts a chance to compete internationally.

Poker player disappears, leaving investors missing millions of dollars

Marley Wynter, a poker player turned entrepreneur, vanished amid allegations of running a Ponzi scheme.

SiGMA Asia kicks off with poker tournament at the Okada Manila

A highlight from yesterday’s networking activities was a vibrant and friendly competitive poker tournament, setting a spirited tone for delegates ahead of the highly anticipated SiGMA Asia conference and expo. This engaging event was held at the Okada Manila, an iconic casino resort and hotel situated on the bustling Entertainment Gaming Strip. The luxurious venue…

Caesars joins the ranks of cross-state online poker in Michigan

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) gave the green light to Caesars’ World Series of Poker for the inauguration of its multi-state online poker platform in Michigan.

Talinn’s upcoming World Series of Poker

The World Series of Poker (WSOP), a prestigious event that has been the pinnacle of the poker world for decades, is set to make a grand return to Northern Europe. This July, the Estonian capital, Tallinn, will play host to this much-anticipated event.

Entain’s high-stakes game to divest PartyPoker

Entain, the FTSE-100 gambling conglomerate and owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has enlisted the expertise of corporate finance boutique Oakvale Capital to advise on the sale of PartyPoker, once an online poker powerhouse. This strategic move is seen as an attempt to rejuvenate its core operations while warding off activist investors. PartyPoker, a subsidiary of PartyGaming, was valued at a staggering £5 billion during its London flotation in 2005. However, industry insiders who have been approached about the sale anticipate it to fetch around £150 million, marking a significant depreciation in its valuation. This decline is attributed to a mass exodus of customers in recent years, rendering the business non-core to Entain’s operations.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel unveils sportsbook and poker room in $190m renovation

The Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee has announced the grand opening dates for its retail sportsbook and poker room, marking the completion of the casino’s $190 million renovation project.

Highroller.com charity poker tournament at SiGMA Europe 2023

SiGMA Europe 2023 witnessed a remarkable evening on November 14th, as Highroller.com, a prominent name in the gaming industry, hosted a charity poker tournament at Portomaso casino in St. Julian’s in Malta. The event, open exclusively to Platinum ticket holders, brought together industry leaders for a night of skillful play, camaraderie, and philanthropy. An evening…