Lucas Jumalon, the champion of the WSOP 2026 Main Event, just 22 years old, has already received the prize that changed his life, shared what was the first thing he bought, and revealed that his next goal is to multiply his fortune to reach nine figures.
An Argentine influencer revealed the shocking amount paid for each Instagram story that online casinos offer to promote betting, and another said she rejected a six-figure offer. How much money is behind a business that seeks to attract players through social networks?
The legendary Pierre Neuville passed away at 83 after battling prostate cancer. In 2015, he was a November Nine at the WSOP and finished seventh for over US$1.2 million.
The Justice dismantled an illegal gambling organization that operated clandestine online betting platforms. There were 53 raids and 18 arrests; investigators believe the money was also used to purchase more than 200 vehicles and create 31 shell companies.
A dealer stood up from his seat and knocked a player to the ground after having a heated argument about the blinds.
The Casino of Mendoza, located in Godoy Cruz, closed its traditional gaming section: since August 5, the roulette, blackjack, and poker tables are no longer operating, only slot machines remain. The measure affects 81 workers.
A legislator presented a bill in Congress proposing the creation of a “Club Card” to help sports and community institutions. The funding would come from a new tax structure on online betting, with rates that could reach 30%.
Brandon Glasgo, 30, was arrested and charged with allegedly starting the Sorrento fire, which burned 53 acres in San Diego and forced residents in the area to evacuate. The man had worked as a poker dealer at the Jamul Casino Resort.
The Asian Poker Tour closed its stop in South Korea with a new historic record: 14,059 entries, over US$11.4 million distributed, and the eighth consecutive festival of the circuit setting a record for participation or prizes.
A new report from Gaming Compliance International estimated that unlicensed online operators generated nearly US$100 billion during 2025 and accounted for 77% of the US global market. Illegal betting grew almost twice as much as the regulated sector.