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DraftKings Apologizes for Offensive 9/11 Offer
Online sports betting ads tend to err on the side of cheeky, but some brands take things a little too far. In the case of DraftKings’ latest transgression, it was…
Long-Awaited Chicago Casino Opens Its Doors
After more than three decades of political debates and discussions, the Windy City has finally reached a huge milestone with the opening of the first legal land-based Chicago casino. It’s…
US Sports Betting Operators Prepare for the 2023 NFL Season
Sports betting has become a booming industry in the United States, and with the start of the NFL season just around the corner, sports betting operators are preparing for a…
States Ramp Up Problem Gambling Support
The American gambling market continues to expand, the importance of problem gambling support becomes increasingly important. However, the allocation of funds for support services has not kept pace with the…
Flutter Confirms Closure of FOXBet
FOXBet, owned by Flutter Entertainment, will be shutting its doors. By August 31st, the operator will be completely shut. Online gambling giant Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that FOXBet will be…
Maine Sports Betting to Go Live in November 2023
It’s been just over a year since Governor Janet Mills signed the Maine sports betting legislation into law, and the state has now set a launch date for sportsbooks. According…
Brian Rast Voted into the Poker Hall of Fame
Brian Rast is the latest inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. He’s had a long and fruitful career, with six WSOP bracelets under his belt and 2023 is certainly…
Huge New Software Update from ACR Poker Amid Rebranding
Americas Cardroom is already one of my favorite online poker sites, and things have just gotten even better. The brand has just launched a new website design and software update,…
DraftKings Bids $195M For PointsBet
The competition for PointsBet is really heating up, with DraftKings outbidding Fanatics by over $40 million. The two operators are eager to purchase the Australian-based betting operator, which has a…
The Guardian Bans Gambling Ads
Gambling expansion continues across the world and the United States and, along with it, the prevalence of gambling harm also increases. To help protect those vulnerable to gambling addiction and…
30 WSOP 2023 Seats up for Grabs from Americas Cardroom
Want to compete in the World Series of Poker Main Event, but can’t cough up to $10K for a buy-in? Well, Americas Cardroom has the perfect promotion for you. 30…
North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Signed into Law
Sports fans in North Carolina could be looking forward to wagering by the beginning of 2024, as Governor Roy Cooper has just signed the NC sports betting bill into law,…
First-Ever ‘Gladiator of Poker’ Crowned at 2023 WSOP
Several new events will be making their debut at the 2023 WSOP, one of which has just concluded. The first-ever “Gladiators of Poker” event finished late last night, with Jason…
NFL Gambling Education Efforts Increased to Prevent More Suspensions
The NFL has been handing out suspensions left-and-right to players who have violated the league’s gambling policies. With offenders claiming they were unaware of the NFL’s rules regarding gambling, the…
Tom Dwan Wins Largest-Ever Broadcasted Poker Hand
The WSOP is well underway at the Horseshoe and Paris in Vegas, but it’s Hustler Casino that’s making headlines this week. In the biggest-ever hand to ever be broadcast, Tom…
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Passes Away, Age 89
The poker world has suffered a huge loss, as a legendary player and pioneer Doyle Brunson has passed away. He was 89 years old. Table of ContentsA Sad Day for…
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Approved by the House
Vermont is the latest state to make strides along its path to legalized sports betting, after the House has approved bill H127. Now, it’s up to Governor Phil Scott to…
Should WWE Betting Be Legalized in the USA?
It was back in March that World Wrestling Entertainment began pushing for the legalization of betting on its matches, and the New Hampshire Lottery Commission has just turned down the…
NHL Alumni Association Strikes Up Partnership Promoting Safer Gambling
The NHL Alumni Association has teamed up with Entain Foundation US, and they will be working together to promote safer gambling. Over the next three years, the Entain will be…
Man Wins Ladies Poker Tournament in Florida
In the latest installation of “What is Florida Man Up to Now?”, we have an interesting tale about a WPT poker tournament. A 70-year-old man named David Hughes has won…
Study Finds States Most Addicted to Gambling in 2023
A study by WalletHub.com has found that the state most addicted to gambling is Nevada. As it is home to the gambling capital of the United States, this seems hardly…
Fight Continues Against Times Square Casino
For months, the New York gaming industry has been preparing for a huge expansion. Three new casino licenses are up for grabs within the city and a Times Square casino…
47 Days of WSOP 2023 Events To Be Streamed on PokerGO
The World Series of Poker is the biggest event in the poker world, but coverage has been pretty light. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to watch an event that…
CT Lottery Opens Bidding for New Connecticut Sports Betting Operator
After Rush Street Interactive announced its decision to leave Connecticut’s sports betting market, the state’s lottery is quickly on the rebound. A Request For Proposals (RFP) has been issued, and…
WSOP 2023 Online Registration Opens April 13th
The World Series of Poker 2023 will begin on May 30th and, in two days (Thursday, April 13th), you’ll be able to register online so you can begin planning your…
Can You Use ChatGPT To Discuss Poker Hand Histories?
ChatGPT has been taking the world by storm. Allowing you to have human-like conversations online, ChatGPT is being used for a number of purposes – including researching, composing emails, generating…
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann Stars in Outlandish Online Poker Ad
Most online poker commercials are pretty similar. They either depict a group of friends sitting around a table or a celebrity poker ambassador chatting away, but GGPoker’s latest commercial deviates…
Kentucky Sports Betting Legalized, Launch Date Predicted for Early 2024
Kentucky has now joined the growing list of states where sports betting is legal. House Bill 551 was passed, just weeks after being introduced, by a Senate vote of 25….
Daniel Negreanu Calls Out Sites Where Ali Imsirovic Continues to Play
It’s been six months since Ali Imsirovic was banned from PokerGO events and many online poker websites after he was discovered to have been cheating on various platforms. You would…
Over 100M Bettors Logged in to Wager on the Super Bowl LVII
For the first time ever, the Super Bowl was held in a state where sports betting is legal – and you could tell that it really had an impact on…
$1 Million Buy-in Live Stream Coming from Hustler Casino Live
The world of poker television programming has brought us some high stakes action – but, nothing quite like what Hustler Casino live has planned. This spring, the popular live stream…
ACR Hosts Biggest-Ever Microstakes Tournament – The Dream
If you want to break into the world of poker but have had trouble building your bankroll, Americas Cardroom is currently running the tournament of your dreams. And, incidentally, it’s…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Introduced
Georgia has some pretty restrictive laws regarding gambling in all of its forms – but, that could soon change. Lawmakers in the state have just introduced the Georgia Sports Betting…
Mike Postle Returns to Live Poker Under Alias
Mike Postle, who was accused of cheating poker players out of over $30 million, has returned to live poker by competing in a 50K tournament under an alias and wearing…
How to Get WSOP Free Chips in 2024
The World Series of Poker brand is popular among all types of poker fans – even the ones that don’t want to play for money. PlayWSOP is the WSOP free…
USA Sports Betting Worth $74 Billion in 2022
In 2022, we saw tremendous growth in the sports betting market, with several states launching mobile and retail sportsbooks. Of course, this has resulted in impressive financial results, as the…
Penn Sports Fined $250K Over College Betting Promotion
It’s been announced that Penn Sports has been fined $250,000 due to an appearance made by its child company Barstool Sports at the University of Toledo. The fine was handed…
WynnBET is First Approved Sportsbooks in Massachusetts
The online sports betting ball is now rolling in Massachusetts, as WynnBET has become the first brand to receive approval to operate a digital sportsbook in the state. This coming…
$15M Guarantee in Record-Breaking WPT World Championship Main Event
Today, the first-ever World Poker Tour World Championship will begin at Wynn Las Vegas. Included in the packed schedule is a record-breaking tournament with the largest guarantee ever offered by…
$24M Guaranteed in ACR’s Winter Super Series Online Poker Tournament
If you’re looking for some exciting poker action over the holiday season, look no further than Americas Cardroom’s Winter Online Super Series. From December 3rd to December 20th, 148 events…
PokerGO Strikes a Deal With YouTubeTV
Poker streaming service PokerGO has just announced its new distribution deal with YouTubeTV and YouTube Primetime Channels. This will make it easier for poker fans in the USA to stream…
Americans Expected to Wager $1.8 Billion on 2022 World Cup
The World Cup is just days away, and soccer fans across the country are gearing up for an exciting few weeks. It’s estimated that $1.8 billion will be bet on…
Poker Pro Organizes $90K Powerball Lottery Pool
The Powerball lottery draw has garnered plenty of attention these past few weeks, as it has hit record heights. When the drawing took place earlier today, it was worth a…
High Stakes Poker Championship Returns to Borgata in January 2023
The High Stakes Poker Championship will return to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in January 2023. Across the course of a week starting January 2nd, four high roller events…
Apple Pauses Gambling Ads, After Influx of Banners from Casino Operators
Earlier this week, you might have noticed many ads for gambling apps in the Apple App Store – some might have said too many. Gambling operators flooded the Today tab…
Table of Contents
- DraftKings Apologizes for Offensive 9/11 Offer
- Long-Awaited Chicago Casino Opens Its Doors
- US Sports Betting Operators Prepare for the 2023 NFL Season
- States Ramp Up Problem Gambling Support
- Flutter Confirms Closure of FOXBet
- Maine Sports Betting to Go Live in November 2023
- Brian Rast Voted into the Poker Hall of Fame
- Huge New Software Update from ACR Poker Amid Rebranding
- DraftKings Bids $195M For PointsBet
- The Guardian Bans Gambling Ads
- 30 WSOP 2023 Seats up for Grabs from Americas Cardroom
- North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Signed into Law
- First-Ever ‘Gladiator of Poker’ Crowned at 2023 WSOP
- NFL Gambling Education Efforts Increased to Prevent More Suspensions
- Tom Dwan Wins Largest-Ever Broadcasted Poker Hand
- Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Passes Away, Age 89
- Vermont Sports Betting Bill Approved by the House
- Should WWE Betting Be Legalized in the USA?
- NHL Alumni Association Strikes Up Partnership Promoting Safer Gambling
- Man Wins Ladies Poker Tournament in Florida
- Study Finds States Most Addicted to Gambling in 2023
- Fight Continues Against Times Square Casino
- 47 Days of WSOP 2023 Events To Be Streamed on PokerGO
- CT Lottery Opens Bidding for New Connecticut Sports Betting Operator
- WSOP 2023 Online Registration Opens April 13th
- Can You Use ChatGPT To Discuss Poker Hand Histories?
- Rammstein’s Till Lindemann Stars in Outlandish Online Poker Ad
- Kentucky Sports Betting Legalized, Launch Date Predicted for Early 2024
- Daniel Negreanu Calls Out Sites Where Ali Imsirovic Continues to Play
- Over 100M Bettors Logged in to Wager on the Super Bowl LVII
- $1 Million Buy-in Live Stream Coming from Hustler Casino Live
- ACR Hosts Biggest-Ever Microstakes Tournament – The Dream
- Georgia Sports Betting Bill Introduced
- Mike Postle Returns to Live Poker Under Alias
- How to Get WSOP Free Chips in 2024
- USA Sports Betting Worth $74 Billion in 2022
- Penn Sports Fined $250K Over College Betting Promotion
- WynnBET is First Approved Sportsbooks in Massachusetts
- $15M Guarantee in Record-Breaking WPT World Championship Main Event
- $24M Guaranteed in ACR’s Winter Super Series Online Poker Tournament
- PokerGO Strikes a Deal With YouTubeTV
- Americans Expected to Wager $1.8 Billion on 2022 World Cup
- Poker Pro Organizes $90K Powerball Lottery Pool
- High Stakes Poker Championship Returns to Borgata in January 2023
- Apple Pauses Gambling Ads, After Influx of Banners from Casino Operators
- Poker News FAQs
- Do you cover online poker news?
- Do you provide updated poker news for US players?
- What about news on the US poker legal front?
- Does Beat The Fish cover tournament poker news?
Poker News FAQs
Why follow your poker news instead of the big guys?
The poker news section is populated with stories that I feel will mostly likely matter to you as a player. What does that mean exactly?
Firstly, no one is going to top the big teams and massive coverage at the namesake poker news site anytime soon. They’ve largely perfected it and every day you can find straightforward reporting on dozens of poker news minutiae.
That’s not what I want to do with Beat The Fish Poker News. Tapping myself and a small team of experienced news writers I want to narrow the focus of poker news, bringing players the most significant stories of the week with personality.
What type of poker news will I find here?
Essentially, I want to give players the type of poker news coverage I look for myself.
- New Events Coming to This Year’s WSOP Schedule
- US state passes bill regulating online poker
- Results from the latest WSOP bracelet event
- High-stakes online winners and losers
- Poker pro wins lawsuit against cardroom
I don’t like to wade through dozens of insignificant stories to get to the ones about the biggest high-stakes games of the week, the newest laws affecting US players, and the results of the biggest tournaments of the year. I want to give you the wheat without the chaff.
The Internet is information overload incarnate and big poker news sites are no different. Let us hand-pick the stories you’ll want to know to stay informed about the poker world. We promise to minimize the time spent in front of your eyeballs.
Poker news you won’t find here
- 37-year-old plumber wins Indiana Poker Circuit Main Event for $6,850
- PokerStars set to add 451st tournament to daily schedule
- Daniel Negreanu Tweets that he likes New Star Wars Movie
- Bottomfeeder Poker Announced New Rakeback Scheme
Do you cover online poker news?
Absolutely, and with online poker sites keeping players in the dark by design getting current online poker news could save your bankroll.
Who is launching that you want to know about? Who is having trouble paying players? Who is running a promotion unique enough that you will actually care about it?
Making a list of minor self-serving promos isn’t news. It’s advertisement. That isn’t the kind of online poker news you’ll find in this space.
Do you provide updated poker news for US players?
Yes, and it will be a major focus. The night the UIGEA passed in 2006 I turned off C-SPAN in disgust (I guarantee that’s the only time you’ll see me write that phrase) and became devoted to poker news for US players
I knew how important information was going to be – getting facts directly to players that cut through the misinformation all over the media.
I also think US poker news is the only way to keep current players updated as to what the status is of where they’re playing. The poker sites aren’t going to tell you when they are in trouble.
What about news on the US poker legal front?
As select US states have finally realized what the federal government hasn’t, namely that online poker should be regulated and taxed, an entire subset of poker news can be devoted to legal news.
The latest regulated US poker news on which states have introduced new legislation, the latest numbers and studies, which poker rooms are launching, and which corrupt politicians are attacking our favorite game are all included in our coverage.
Does Beat The Fish cover tournament poker news?
Yes, although not in the same way as the poker media heavyweights. We cover the most essential tournament poker news without filler, from the bracelet events of the World Series of Poker to the largest online events.