Superuser scandal widens as Jurojin Poker apologizes for compromised software, pros lose millions
A compromised poker client allowed a superuser to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from opponents, prompting the software maker to apologize and the indus
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AceGuardian and QuintAce release open-source superuser detection code after cheating scandal
New freely available detection tools aim to help online poker players and operators identify superuser accounts following the recent software compromise.
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WSOP Player of the Year race heads to Paradise with Deeb, Kihara and Foxen separated by 29 points
The 2026 WSOP Player of the Year standings are the tightest in memory, with a $1 million prize on the line at WSOP Paradise.
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Poker pros including Hellmuth and Keating back Sentinel AI's seven-figure seed round
Sentinel AI raised a seven-figure seed to build technology that reads market behavior, drawing investment from well-known poker players.
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Britney Jing benched by Hustler Casino Live pending review
Hustler Casino Live pulled a regular player from its stream while it reviews an unspecified matter, adding to a stretch of integrity controversies in live poker
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Norway online poker proposal includes heavy restrictions
Norwegian regulators are weighing a framework for online poker that would impose significant limits on play, continuing Europe's tightening of gambling rules.
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Ohio issues cease-and-desist letters to prediction market operators
Ohio joined a growing group of states challenging prediction markets, arguing some offerings amount to unlicensed sports betting.
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DraftKings accused in lawsuit of targeting problem gamblers with AI
A lawsuit claims the sportsbook used AI-driven marketing to reach at-risk bettors, a fresh legal challenge to how operators use player data.
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Sean Rafael wins Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV for $1.15 million
Rafael led wire to wire to take the $1.15 million first prize, while runner-up Joao Simao pushed his cashes past $10 million in under a month.
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Jason Koon prioritizes family over chasing more Triton records
The Poker Hall of Famer says family considerations now shape his tournament schedule after a record-setting Triton career.
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Treasure Island Las Vegas deploys AI to flag advantage players
The Las Vegas casino is using artificial intelligence to identify skilled players, raising questions about how properties police advantage play.
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Charles Barkley voices support for legal sports betting in Alabama
The basketball Hall of Famer and Alabama native added his name to the push for expanded gambling in the state.
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Patrik Antonius explains why he never chased WSOP bracelets
The Finnish high-stakes veteran says the bracelet grind was never a priority, offering a contrast to title-focused tournament careers.
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Sean Perry busts two bullets for $200K in Super High Roller Bowl XI
The polarizing high-stakes player re-entered once before joining the rail alongside Ben Tollerene and Vinny Lingham.
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Sean Winter tops PokerGO Tour standings
Winter leads the PokerGO Tour leaderboard as the high-stakes tour season progresses.
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Erik Seidel finishes second in first backgammon tournament in over 40 years
The ten-time WSOP bracelet winner returned to competitive backgammon in Las Vegas and finished as runner-up.
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CoinPoker's $5 million 'The One' tournament approaches Day 2
The online site's $5 million guaranteed event is moving into its second day of play.
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BetRivers Poker Championship awards over $410K headed into final weekend
The 2026 BetRivers Poker Championship has paid out more than $410,000 so far and concludes this weekend.
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