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Fri, Oct 30, 5:46 AM ET
Hacker used malware to expose high-stakes poker players' hole cards, WIRED reports
The report describes malware allegedly giving a poker cheater access to opponents' screens during online play, raising integrity concerns for high-stakes games.
WIRED · +2 outlets
Brazil's presidential election outcome could shut down online gaming, Card Player reports
A change in Brazil's presidency could roll back the regulated online betting and poker market, a major growth region for operators.
Card Player · +6 outlets
UK Budget raises Machine Game Duty on slots operators from 20% to 25%
The increase adds further tax pressure on British slots operators already facing a tightening regulatory and fiscal environment.
Pokernews · +14 outlets
Global Poker Awards return after a year off, moving to WSOP Paradise rather than Las Vegas
The industry awards show is revived with a player-focused format tied to the WSOP Paradise series after sitting out a year.
Pokernews · +12 outlets
ClubWPT Gold could return to Nevada under updated language revealing future plans
Revised wording suggests the social poker brand may re-enter the Nevada market, a notable shift for WPT-affiliated operations.
Pokerfuse
Survey finds nearly 43% of teens gambled in the past year
The figure adds to scrutiny of youth exposure to gambling amid ongoing debates over advertising and access controls.
Card Player · +6 outlets
Chino Rheem wins opening PokerGO Tour Sprint event in Las Vegas for $119,600
Rheem opened the PGT Sprint series with a victory, extending his standing among high-stakes tournament regulars.
PokerStake · +6 outlets
Brock Wilson takes his fifth PokerGO Tour victory of 2026
Wilson's fifth PGT win of the year puts him among the tour's most consistent performers this season.
Card Player · +3 outlets
Court filing: government admits error in response to Tom Goldstein's tax evasion appeal
The admission concerns the federal government's answer in the appeal of the SCOTUSblog founder and high-stakes poker player.
ABA Journal · +2 outlets
Fabiano Kovalski wins GGMillion$ for $464,794 after ten prior final tables
Kovalski converted a long run of high-roller final tables into his first GGMillion$ title.
Pokernews
Jeremy Kaufman dies at 56 as poker community pays tribute
Kaufman was remembered by fellow players for his resilience and good humor through heavy losses.
Pokertube.com · +3 outlets
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star final table set with six players remaining in Las Vegas
The six-handed final table will decide the latest WPT Shooting Star champion.
Pokernews · +4 outlets
PGT Championship in Las Vegas to award $500,000 in freeroll prizes in January 2027
The freeroll format adds a large no-entry-cost prize pool to the PokerGO Tour's championship event.
Pokernews · +6 outlets
CNP Winamax Grand Final in Madrid targets 3,000 entries
Spain's flagship live series is expecting a record field, with organizers outlining queue management plans.
Pokernews · +1 outlets
Irish Open heads to Marrakech with 36 events and PokerNews live coverage
The Irish Open's relocation to Morocco marks a significant change of venue for one of Europe's longest-running series.
Pokernews · +1 outlets
Stake Poker signs Farid Jattin as its first poker ambassador
The signing marks the operator's entry into player sponsorship as it builds its poker brand.
Pokerfuse · +3 outlets
WSOP Circuit adds a Belgium stop in November
The Belgium stop extends the WSOP Circuit's European schedule with ring events on offer.
Pokernews
Allen Kessler brings Chainsaw Mixed Game Series to Atlantic City during Borgata Fall Poker Open
The mixed-game series adds niche non-hold'em formats to the Borgata's fall schedule.
Pokernews

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