Category: Poker News and Features
Play Free WSOP App & Win a Vegas Vacation
As professional players prepare to hit the tables at next month’s World Series of Poker, fans can play the free WSOP app at home to get in on the action, and maybe even land themselves in Las Vegas. Now through July 31, the WSOP app is giving away nine exclusive Las Vegas poker getaways, each including airfare, hotel accommodations, and spending money for the winner and a guest. One winner will be selected each week for nine weeks, offering multiple chances to score this unforgettable experience. Entering is simple: New users can download the WSOP app and register with an…
Caesars Poker Room Returns to Vegas
The Caesars poker room vanished last year in August, players were sort of used to poker disappearing from casinos by that point. However, the room has returned in a different location, and it’s less than spectacular. In fact, what they are calling a poker room has just eight tables… but there are plans for expansion. The newly re-opened Caesars poker room is located in the Appian Way section of the resort, and there are plans to add another 10 to 15 tables by the end of 2025. That doesn’t mean that there’s any renewed commitment to live poker from Caesars,…
The 2025 WSOP Announces Schedule
The World Series of Poker and Caesars Entertainment have released the 2025 WSOP dates, and just like the past three years it will take place at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas , located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The series will run from May 27 to July 16, with the prestigious “Main Event” beginning on July 2. The Main Event Final Table will be held on July 15-16 inside the Horseshoe Events Center. The full schedule for the 56th annual WSOP will be announced in early 2025. Popular events like the Mystery Millions, Millionaire Maker, and Senior’s…
WPT Poker Online Rolls Out New Software
The World Poker Tour has announce a major upgrade to the WPT Poker online software platform, which includes the integration of a major new engine upgrade. This improvement demonstrates the commitment of the WPT to creating a smoother, faster and more efficient online poker experience. Some of the key features in this update include an improved speed and responsiveness. The new engine enhances poker game play performance, bringing in a higher frame rate and smoother experience at the online felt. There is also a reduce device load, which means individual CPU usage will be cut down by up to 80%,…
Borgata’s Winter Poker Open Returns
The Borgata and BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open to the Central Conference Center from January 2-17, 2025, promising an action-packed series featuring 32 main events, 26 secondary events, and a staggering $5 Million guaranteed prize pool. And BetMGM Poker is the exclusive online registration and qualification partner. This year’s tournament features an exciting lineup, including five anchor events: the $600 Kick-Off with a $1 Million guarantee; the $1,250 Mirror Mystery Bounty, offering a $500,000 guarantee; the $400 Almighty Million with a $1 Million guarantee; the centerpiece $3,500 Borgata Winter Poker Open Championship, boasting…
Multi-State Poker Heads for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is set to become the sixth state to join the multi-state poker agreement, a regional compact that facilitates online poker across multiple states.The compact was originally between New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware, but has since grown to include West Virginia and Michigan as well. The official name for this pact is the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, or MSIGA. After years of unsuccessful attempts, the push for Pennsylvania’s inclusion gained momentum last Thursday when Governor Josh Shapiro formally requested the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to initiate the process of joining the agreement. In a letter dated October 10, Shapiro expressed…