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Singapore looks to amend current laws to allow social gambling
Gambling in Asia remains to be a controversial issue up until now, with countries in the region taking ultimately varying paths in terms of restrictions. Some countries including Macau, Philippines and nearby Australia have taken advantage of the increasing demand and have grown to be gambling hotspots in recent years, while destinations like China, Singapore, […]
07/22/2021
China Poker Games hosts final satellite in Shanghai from July 24 to 29
On July 24 to 29, premier poker brand China Poker Games will host its final CPG Satellite event of the season. The six day event takes place in the bustling Shanghai metropolis inside the Big Ship Hotel. This is the last live opportunity for players to try to secure a seat / package to the […]
07/21/2021
PokerBros: Improving, Growing, Adapting – Last Year with GIB
Article sponsored by PokerBROS The Game Integrity BROS are PokerBROS team of poker and security experts who combine years of experience in the field with ever-developing technology to keep one step ahead of online cheats and bots. Their dedication to fairness and keen eye for detail help make the PokerBROS app exceptional in the field […]
07/21/2021
2021 WSOP Online Bracelet winners #17 to #20: Justin Lapka, James Gilbert, Martin Zamani, and Sang Lee
Another four milestone victories at the 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg] to bring the total number of series champions to 20. The newly minted players were all first time WSOP bracelet winners, Justin “LappyPoker” Lapka, James “DanFriel” Gilbert, Martin “BathroomLine” Zamani, and Sang “youngkoi” Lee. Both Gilbert and Lee pocketed a cool […]
07/21/2021
Online News: All-in or fold in PPPoker; WSOP.com to run Pennsylvania Bracelet Series; PokerStars’ MicroMillions underway, upcoming $100M GTD WCOOP; 888poker’s low stakes Series
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. All-in or fold format now available in PPPoker The highly popular PPPoker application is keeping up with its growing market by continuously introducing new updates and fresh additions to its regular roster of […]
07/20/2021
Could this year’s World Series of Poker be the last one at The Rio?
Throughout the last fifteen years or so, the annual World Series of Poker events have taken place at The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, making the property an esteemed part of the poker industry. Being the home of the WSOP for numerous years, players old and new have filled their hearts with precious […]
07/19/2021
2021 WSOP Online: Ryan Leng and Allen Chang lock up a second bracelet, first for Gionni Demers and Justin Saliba
The 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg] has just about reached the halfway mark with 16 out of the 33 bracelets awarded. The latest champions were Gionni “COLDWARKID” Demers, Justin “Jsaliba2” Saliba, Ryan “Adopt_aDogg0” Leng, and Allen “Acnyc718” Chang. Demers and Saliba claimed their first WSOP gold bracelet while Leng and Chang seized […]
07/17/2021
People News: Hellmuth missed out on huge Bitcoin investment; Polk’s new podcast; Kenney opens window to play Hellmuth at any game; Personal milestones of personalities Mercier, Gilmartin and Liu
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Phil Hellmuth missed out on huge Bitcoin investment 15-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth has been in partnership with numerous brands throughout the years. Considering that the Poker Brat is not only an impressive player on the […]
07/16/2021
Daniel Negreanu tops 2021 PokerGO Cup leaderboard, wins Event #7: $50,000 NLHE for $700,000
It has been a big week for Canadian pro Daniel Negreanu as his impressive performance in the 2021 PokerGO Cup series not only landed him a victory in the seventh event, but carried on to top the series’ leaderboard for the overall champion title. The monumental feat arrives at a most welcome time for the […]
07/15/2021
Online News: Two Plus Two website sold; PokerStars’ new VIP program; WSOP.com launches in Pennsylvania; MTT series across major networks
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Two Plus Two website transitions to new owner A surprising announcement came yesterday on the popular Two Plus Two forums wherein founder Mason Malmuth, revealed the news of its website domain www.twoplustwo.com to […]
07/14/2021
2021 WSOP Online: Philip Beck, Michael Leib, Vijay Para win bracelets; Bryan Piccioli clasps his second; Nine cashes for Anthony Zinno
The 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg] awarded another four players with shiny gold bracelets. The latest champions were Philip “wingsuiter” Beck, Michael “njnj17” Leib, Vijay “Eclypzed” Para, and Bryan “Pellepelle” Piccioli. For Piccioli, it was his second career WSOP bracelet. Also running well were Michael “helionic” Dyer and Anthony “heheh” Zinno. Dyer […]
07/13/2021
2021 WSOP Online bracelet winners #5 – #8: Jeremiah Williams, Tyler Denson, Michael Mercaldo, Carlos Welch; Taiwan’s Pete Chen joins the action
The 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg], ongoing at platform WSOP.com, minted another four new winners. Seizing gold bracelets were American players Jeremiah “freestylerr” Williams, Tyler “ShipTheShip” Denson, Michael “Stiltwalk” Mercaldo, and Carlos “CarlosWelch” Welch, all of them were first time WSOP champions. With eight players now having turned their dreams into reality, […]
07/09/2021
US Poker in full swing: 2021 WPT Venetian and Wynn Millions attract record fields
Las Vegas’ action-packed summer has officially begun with the shining city once again greeting the return of its visitors with a warm welcome. Poker players venturing out into the entertainment capital can happily play through the live scene’s busy three-week line up of events. The schedule of great value tournaments kicked off with the $10 […]
07/08/2021
Manig Loeser’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
Manig Loeser is a German professional poker player. He was born on December 26th, 1988 in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany.
07/07/2021
People News: Tice admits early defeat in challenge vs Perkins; Russell Crowe stars in upcoming movie “Poker Face”; Hellmuth pays tribute to Noel Furlong; Twitch server banned in Slovakia
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Landon Tice admits early defeat in HU challenge against Bill Perkins In an announcement earlier this week, poker fans eagerly tuning in to the Tice vs. Perkins heads up challenge were shocked by Tice’s unexpected decision […]
07/07/2021
2021 WSOP Online: Bracelet hunt underway in USA; Jose Noboa, Manig Loeser, Donnell Dais, and Jeffery Hoop first winners
The 2021 World Series of Poker is well underway in the United States of America with games taking place at online platform WSOP.com. Just like last year, only players geo-located in New Jersey and Nevada have access to the site and have a chance at the year’s first gold bracelets. The series kicked off on […]
07/05/2021
Online News: Germany’s online poker catastrophic rollover tax finalized; PokerStars re-enters Swiss market this July
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Germany’s online poker 5.3% rollover tax finalized After much controversy, Germany’s new tax structure posting an allegedly excessive 5.3% rollover tax on online slots and online poker has now been finalized and is […]
06/30/2021
APL Online Series pays out over US$ 15.5 Million; Turkey’s “Forguy” wins the Main Event; festival results and highlights
The Asia Poker League wrapped up its second online series on the GG Network with games taking place from June 11 to June 27. A total of 20 APL Trophies were awarded and well over CN¥ 100.4 Million (~US$ 15.55 Million) paid out across 1,094 events. Here’s a look at some of the festival highlights, […]
06/28/2021
Exclusive Freeroll on 888Poker: $100 for Grab – No Deposit Needed!
We have teamed up with 888poker! The poker room will be offering exclusive $100 freerolls to Somuchpoker followers every Sunday! The field size is expected to be small, you have a great chance to get your hands on some easy money. You do not have to make any sort of deposit to play the freeroll, just […]
06/26/2021
Lockdown in Sydney abruptly cancels the ongoing Australian Poker Tour festival
Sudden turn of events at the Australian Poker Tour Sydney with the government declaring the city as a Covid-19 hotspot as of June 23. The regrettable news put an immediate stop to the ongoing event that had been underway since June 21 at THE CUBE – Campbell Convention & Entertainment Centre. As posted on the […]
06/24/2021