GGPoker bans all third-party software, including HUDs, and adds Screen Guard protection after superuser scandal
GGPoker's security overhaul follows a superuser cheating scandal that undermined trust in the site's integrity.
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PokerStars and GGPoker face New Zealand exit after missing online gambling licence auction
New Zealand's licensing process could remove two of the largest online poker operators from the market.
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Americas Cardroom enables ScreenShield screen-capture protection by default from November 4
The Winning Poker Network operator is making screen-capture blocking standard, part of a wider industry push against real-time assistance and cheating tools.
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Justin Vaysman wins first PGT title at Poker Masters with chip-and-a-chair comeback
The comeback win earned Vaysman his first Poker Global Tour title at the high-stakes Poker Masters series.
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Adrian Mateos wins Poker Masters title, his 9th career PGT victory, then bubbles the next event
Mateos extended his record PGT title count before busting just short of the money in a subsequent Poker Masters event.
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Chip leader spares short stack on the bubble at Poker Masters, drawing accusations of disrespect
The bubble decision reignited debate over soft play and the unwritten rules of tournament poker.
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Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas sold
The sale marks a change of ownership for the downtown Las Vegas property.
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Jesse Lonis wins third WSOP bracelet in online bounty event
The online bracelet adds to Lonis's resume as one of the game's leading tournament players.
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Joe Hachem returns to the winner's circle at the Victorian Poker Championship
The 2005 world champion's seventh career live victory comes at the Australian series.
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Ivelin Kolev wins WPT Prime Cyprus for $171,600
Kolev took down the World Poker Tour's Prime stop in Cyprus.
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Study finds lawyers roughly three times as likely to have gambling problems
The research adds to the body of work on problem gambling prevalence in high-stress professions.
Card Player · +5 outlets
Umut Ozturk claims second MSPT Main Event title of 2026
The repeat Mid-States Poker Tour win adds to Ozturk's results this year.
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Sam Chartier wins MSPT Canadian Poker Championship at Playground for largest score on home soil
The win at Playground Poker Club is Chartier's biggest cash recorded in Canada.
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Shawn Murphy wins RGPS Houston $600 Main Event for $51,000
Murphy topped a field of 538 entries for a career-best score.
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Marius Conan wins 888LIVE London Main Event for £91,170
The cash is Conan's second-largest live tournament score.
Pokernews · +2 outlets
Report examines AI cheating methods used by poker players online
The piece catalogs common real-time assistance techniques as operators tighten security.
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Grantas Naujokas wins Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition Main Event
The 1,100 euro event drew 607 entrants to the Estonian festival.
Pokernews · +1 outlets
Shaun Deeb discusses WSOP Player of the Year issues and Hall of Fame snub
Deeb addressed the POY format and his Hall of Fame omission in a PokerNews podcast appearance.
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