Caesars Entertainment has officially released the tournament schedule for the 2026 WSOP Online season. This year the series features a total of 30 gold bracelet events that will take place between May 30 and July 14. The online competitions are designed to run in conjunction with the traditional live World Series of Poker held annually in Las Vegas. Tournament organizers have confirmed that the upcoming series will offer 7 million dollars in total guaranteed prize pools. The WSOP Online events are available to players located within four specific United States jurisdictions which include Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. By…

Flutter Entertainment has officially confirmed that its PokerStars brand will be integrated into the FanDuel platform in North America. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the online gaming industry as the company looks to consolidate its assets under the FanDuel umbrella. The transition will see the poker platform rebranded to PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel for players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. The decision is designed to streamline operations by moving existing poker sites onto a dedicated FanDuel application and desktop site. This change will allow for a shared account and wallet across poker, casino, and sports…

The professional poker landscape has witnessed several top poker moments this year that have redefined the competitive scene. From record breaking tournament turnouts to individual displays of dominance, these historic milestones highlight a period of significant growth and change for the game. These events have captured the attention of the global community by showcasing high stakes drama and technical mastery. One major highlight involves Japanese player Shiina Okamoto, who secured a historic second consecutive bracelet in the World Series of Poker Ladies Championship. Okamoto managed to navigate a field of over 1,200 participants to defend her title, marking a rare…

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%,…

When it comes to US online poker, there are only eight states that regulate the activity. Will more look to regulate in 2025? And why does internet poker still lag behind online casino games and sports betting.? And could multi-state agreements help the industry expand even more? Poker players! We’ve all been there! You show up to your favorite poker room ready to play, but there are no seats available so you have to join the waiting list. And that’s sort of where US online poker is right now. While sports betting is regulated in nearly 40 states, internet poker…

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…