Category Archives: Poker News

  The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed its first civil enforcement action against Polymarket, escalating the state’s crackdown on unlicensed prediction markets. The lawsuit, lodged last week in Carson City’s District Court, seeks an injunction to halt Polymarket’s alleged unlicensed wagering operations in Nevada. This move follows a regulatory battle targeting Polymarket’s rival […]

  Poker pro Martin Zamani posted a video on X over the weekend, claiming it shows a “massive bot farm” operating on Ignition Poker, an offshore site affiliated with Bovada. The footage takes viewers through multiple rooms filled with computers, each running Ignition’s client, though no human players appear at the tables. Zamani emphasized in […]

The NCAA is urging state gambling regulators to amend laws to prohibit prop bets and other high-risk wagers following a shocking federal indictment involving college basketball. The indictment, unsealed this week, alleges a three-year scheme to fix games for millions of dollars, implicating 39 college players and 20 individuals connected to the plot. This comes […]

A South Carolina man has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to participating in a large-scale illegal video poker scheme. James Helms, 73, of Chapin, admitted to conspiracy to operate an unlawful gambling business. According to court documents, the operation—located in Lexington, a suburb of Columbia—generated up to $100,000 per week. […]

A class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court alleges that Kalshi operated an “illegal, unlicensed sports betting platform” by offering sports event contracts during 2025. The suit names both Kalshi Trading LLC, an affiliated company providing liquidity for Kalshi markets, and Kalshi itself as defendants. The plaintiffs argue that, while Kalshi presents itself […]

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) revealed disappointing Q4 results, reporting year-end revenue between €44–€48 million, well below the projected €56–€60 million, and announced significant job cuts in response. The company cited stalled iGaming expansion in Latin America as a key factor behind the shortfall, leading to layoffs among its Eastern European tech staff. Challenges in Latin […]

A new bipartisan bill, the FULL HOUSE Act, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aiming to reverse the damaging tax provision in last year’s “Big Beautiful Bill” that negatively impacts gamblers. FULL HOUSE, short for Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique Service Economy, was introduced by Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford […]

Snoop Dogg has officially launched Dogg House Casino, a free-to-play online casino featuring poker alongside a variety of casino games. The platform, developed in partnership with iGaming provider TRIVELTA and Deathrow Games, promises a fully immersive experience infused with the rapper-turned-cultural-icon’s signature West Coast vibe. Upon entering the virtual casino, players are greeted by a […]

Federal prosecutors unsealed a 70-page indictment this morning charging 20 individuals in a three-year scheme to manipulate college and international basketball games for millions of dollars in illicit betting profits. Reports indicate that a total of 26 people are facing charges, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. “This is […]

A pair of suspected poker cheaters are reportedly moving from city to city, collecting bans as they go, according to Texas-based poker vlogger Anthony Martino. Martino, who currently plays in Austin, shared a YouTube warning for fellow players and also posted the information on TwoPlusTwo and Reddit. Who Are They? Martino identified the duo as […]