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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Former NBA Player Damon Jones Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $10M Betting and Poker Scheme
Former NBA player Damon Jones recently pleaded guilty to wire fraud involving approximately $10 million in a scheme related to sports betting and poker games. According to US media reports, Jones admitted to his involvement.
How Social Media Turns Online Poker Players into Personal Brands
Social media is reshaping the online poker industry, as players build personal brands through live streaming, content creation, and community interaction, transforming from players to influencers. This article explores the drivers, success factors, and future impact of this trend.
GTO Strategy Launches Poker Training Platform Integrating Solver, AI, and Competitive Play
GTO Strategy releases a new poker training platform that combines GTO solver, artificial intelligence, and real-time play, aiming to provide players with an all-in-one training experience from theory to practice.
New Bill in Washington D.C. Proposes Legalizing Online Casino and Poker
A new bill in Washington D.C. aims to legalize online casinos and poker. If passed, the district would join the ranks of US jurisdictions with legal online gambling. According to Card Player, specific details of the bill have not yet been released.
India's New Online Gaming Laws: Fantasy Sports, Poker, and Rummy Apps Face Nationwide Ban, What Lies Ahead for Players and Companies?
The Indian government has enacted new online gaming regulations requiring all gaming apps to register in India and meet skill game standards, or face a ban. Poker and rummy, being controversial, are placed in high-risk categories, impacting player fund safety and company operational models.
New Zealand Online Poker Guide: Currently Available Sites and Future Prospects
Pokerfuse releases New Zealand online poker guide, introducing currently available sites for players and future regulatory changes and industry developments.
Stones Cheating Scandal Whistleblower Veronica Brill Releases Series of Allegations
Veronica Brill, the whistleblower in the Stones Live poker cheating scandal, recently released a series of videos detailing allegations of systemic cheating in the game. The series has reignited concerns about integrity in the poker community.
Chinese Player Ren Lin Disqualified from Live Poker Tournament for Assisting Others at Online Final Table
Well-known Chinese poker player Ren Lin was disqualified from a live poker tournament for assisting other players during the final table of an online event. Tournament organizers determined that this action violated fair play rules.
WSOP Europe 2026 moves to Prague, new dates cause player dissatisfaction
According to media reports, WSOP Europe 2026 will be held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, while the originally scheduled dates have been adjusted. This change has caused dissatisfaction among some players, mainly because the new dates may conflict with other major events, making travel arrangements difficult.