Sportsbook Political Spending Reaches $72 Million – What It Means for Video Poker Regulation
DraftKings and FanDuel have poured at least $72 million into US political groups during the 2026 election cycle. The money targets state…
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BSOP Winter Runner-Up Alexandre Couto Reflects on Heads-Up Loss and Ranking Chase
Brazilian pro Alexandre Couto finished second in the BSOP Winter Main Event, earning R$560,000 and closing in on the ranking lead. The…
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Lucky Star Casino Resort Breaks Ground in Elk City, Expanding Video Poker Options in Western Oklahoma
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have started construction on a four-phase Lucky Star Casino resort in Elk City, Oklahoma. The first phase…
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World Poker Tour Champion Mark Davis Dies at 46 After Stroke
The Gulf Coast poker community is mourning the loss of Mark Davis, a three-time WSOP Circuit ring winner and WPT champion who…
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WSOP 2026 and the casino-floor ripple effect: how major series can change side-game visibility
Big poker festivals can change what players notice on a casino floor, but visibility is not the same as value. This evergreen…
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Manatee County Sheriff Busts Illegal Gambling Operation with 34 Machines Seized
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an operation leading to the shutdown of an illegal gambling venue in Bradenton, Florida, seizing…
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UK Offshore Gambling Turnover Forecast to Reach £36 Billion by 2031, Potentially Impacting Regulated Markets
A new report by H2 Gambling Capital (H2GC) predicts that the total amount staked with offshore gambling operators by UK players could…
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AGA and Tribal Gaming Leaders Warn Congress on Prediction Markets, With Lessons for Regulated Video Poker
A congressional hearing on sports event prediction markets did not focus on video poker, but the debate highlights why regulated casino games…
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IGT to Supply 720 More Sierra27 VLTs to WCLC in 2026
IGT Canada Solutions has agreed to provide 720 additional Sierra27 video lottery terminals to Western Canada Lottery Corporation in 2026, according to…
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Luigi Soncin Secures Fifth Place in ACR Poker’s Sunday High Roller, Earning Nearly $25,000
Brazilian poker player Luigi Soncin achieved a notable fifth-place finish in the US$630 Sunday High Roller on ACR Poker, taking home US$24,896.…
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