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Ireland Has the Power to Fix Its Online Poker Problem — But Will It Act in Time?

Veteran gaming executive David Lyons says Ireland already has the tools to protect online poker, but warns regulatory delays could damage the market before a fix arrives.

Tune in for some Wet Wednesday action tonight at Hustler Casino Live.

If you’re up for some fast-paced cash game action, Hustler Casino Live has you covered with its usual Wet Wednesday stream.

Catch up with the latest WCOOP news.

Online poker’s biggest tournament series is underway and some players are already breaking away from the rest of the pack.

How to play JJ in the small blind and short-stacked?

Here’s another brain teaser from PeakGTO. This time around, we have pocket Jacks in the small blind and just 12 big blinds to work with. When the action folds to you, what’s the best move here?

What option would you go for?

A guaranteed $100k, no sweat, or play one of the most experienced players out there heads-up for a chance to win $3,000,000. But, if you lose, you have to go to jail for a full year. Would you risk it?

Do WSOP Circuit stops need more mixed game events?

Allen Kessler certainly thinks so, and his point about adding more variety certainly has some merits.

More on the ACR Sportsbook withdrawal rules.

It follows a $92K dispute that has since been settled.

Daniel Negreanu joined the PokerNews Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz.

Topics ranged from his upcoming fatherhood to strategies for the WSOP Paradise and his thoughts on the always-controversial Poker Hall of Fame.

Negreanu did not shy away from hot topics, offering his take on slide dealing and even sharing details about a reality TV show he almost joined. He also discussed his hand against Señor Tilt, the future of poker vlogs, and named his top poker players of all time.

he WSOP Super Circuit’s first trip to Montreal turned into a record-breaking affair.

The Playground Club hosted 18 ring events, posting a Canadian record C$14 million guarantee and then watching the prize pool balloon to C$24.5 million from nearly 15,000 entries.

PokerStars is putting the spotlight on women in poker this WCOOP, with their Women’s World Championship event this Sunday.

The top three finishers will each get a free seat to the £20,000 Women’s Classic, held during Ladies Weekend at the Hippodrome Casino in London from October 16 to 18.

The event is part of a broader push to promote women in poker, with educational sessions and a social atmosphere promised for attendees. Big names like Marle Spragg and Jennifer Shahade are on the guest list, with Shahade also giving a masterclass.

888poker’s Ian Simpson’s 2026 was looking a bit drab—until Manchester came calling.

Simpson, representing 888poker, showed up at the UK Poker League festival and left with not just one, but two titles, and a total of £54,000 in prize money.

He started by taking down the High Roller event, a smaller field but a good confidence boost. That win bagged him £16,620 and a Main Event seat.

He wasn’t done there: Simpson then dominated the 345-strong Main Event, pocketing another £38,000.

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