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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.

Poker Pros Vow to Retire if 2025 Gambling Tax Not Repealed

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The Big Beautiful Bill was a sweeping U.S. federal statute, passed in 2025 by the 119th Congress as H.R. 1 and signed into law by US President Donald Trump, with gamblers getting caught up in the crossfire.
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WSOP Pulls Plug on Documentary 'No Limit'

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) removed its eight-part docuseries "No Limit" from YouTube after the production company admitted to using AI to fabricate quotes from a featured player, Alan Keating.
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Welman: ClubWPT Gold 'Shockingly Unfixed Problematic Brand'

Last month, the poker community went into complete meltdown after ClubWPT Gold reposted a video of a woman twerking on the poker table following a big win.
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How 2025 U.S. Regulations Are Reshaping Online Poker Bonuses

Online poker in the United States has changed a lot over the past few years, but 2025 feels like a turning point. Regulations are shifting, bonus rules are tightening, and state laws are becoming more detailed about what operators can and cannot offer
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ClubWPT Gold Comes Under Fire for Posting Disturbing Twerking Video: Subject of Video 'Rose' Speaks

Poker world meltdown could be over for now.
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Poker Pro Maurice Hawkins Beat Up at Poker Game

In what appeared to be an unprovoked attack, poker pro Maurice Hawkins was assaulted during a home poker game, the whole incident caught on video.
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NO LIMIT WSOP Documentary Creator Accused of Using AI to Put Words in Mouth of Alan Keating

A new documentary about the World Series of Poker is facing backlash after its creator admits to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fabricate quotes in some episodes.
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Today's Gambling Headlines - Monday November 17, 2025

Because the Gambling911.com site will be undergoing maintenance throughout the day on Monday, please be sure to visit our Twitter page for updated news. 

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$1 Million Guaranteed: $109 Buy-in Chris Moneymaker Mystery Million Underway

ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker became the first online poker player to win the WSOP Main Event in 2003, and it all started a revolution, making more millionaires out of no-name poker players. 

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'Mouth' Gets Lambasted for His '33' Conspiracy re: Demaryius Thomas Death

Outspoken poker pro Mike "The Mouth" Matusow tweeted out a conspiracy theory that had his followers mocking him relentlessly.

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SCOTUSBlog Co-Founder Tom Goldstein Denied Efforts to Exclude Statements Made Upon Entering US With Nearly $1M in Cash

The monies are believed to have been obtained from high stakes poker machines across the globe, according to initial reports.

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Can AI Really Help Me Win at Gambling?

From poker to sports betting to blackjack, understand which AI tools are most effective for assisting in your game of choice and how effective they really are.

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Mental Tricks Professional Card Players Never Share

Card games rely on more than logic and luck. The best players dominate because they understand how to control their minds while reading everyone else’s. Beyond skill or strategy, success in professional poker often depends on emotional control, self-awareness, and psychological conditioning.

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ClubWPT Gold to Defy California Sweepstakes Ban: Claims to Offer 'New' Model

Assembly Bill 831, a measure aimed at banning online sweepstakes gambling — including sweepstakes-based poker - was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend.

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Top Stories: Poker Pro Matt Glantz Calls it "the Biggest Heist of All Time'

"What you witnessed today will go down as the largest heist of all time. Somebody knew. And that somebody knew exactly how to orchestrate it."

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29-Year Old Uber Driver Charged Suspected of Setting LA Fire That Ravaged Poker Pro James Woods Neighborhood

Authorities said they arrested a 29-year-old Florida man in connection with a deadly wildfire that ravaged a Los Angeles neighborhood in January.

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Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli identified the suspect as 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver.

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Top Stories: 2025 World Poker Tour Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Kicks Off November Nov. 19

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and the World Poker Tour (WPT) are gearing up for tournament poker action when the Seminole Hard Rock “Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open” (RRPO) returns Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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Unlock Your Shot at the Dual Venom PKOs: $5 Million GTD

The Venom PKOs aren’t your average tournaments. This is a two-fisted brawl for glory with the $5 Million GTD NLH and $1.5 Million GTD PLO, both kicking off Sunday, October 12th.

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$10,300 High Stakes Buy-in Poker Tournament Promises Top Payouts

ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy has just announced a new $10,300 high stakes buy-in with the top cash payout to be determined by the overall pool.  Based on ACR Poker's global presence, we're likely talking a significant amount here

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541 Seats Up for Grabs to the Dual Venom PKOs

Here is your opportunity to win a $2,650 seat in the ACR massive Venom PKO tourneys shouldn’t be just a fever dream—it can be your reality!

Venom Fever Satellites (October 6th–26th) are guaranteeing 541 seats (each valued at $2,650) to the $5 Million NLH and $1.5 Million PLO. Both events kick off Sunday, October 12th.

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$5 Million GTD NLH PKO Venom ($2,650 Buy-in)

Get ready to throw down ACR Poker's two biggest Venom PKO tournaments ever—running side by side for the ultimate poker showdown. One features a guaranteed $5 million!!!! Buy-ins are $2650.

After the smash-hit dual Venom PKO’s last year, ACR Poker is back with even more action, bigger knockouts, and life-changing prizes.

These will take place in October with information appearing below. 

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Poker Playing Republican Politician Ted Cruz Defends Jimmy Kimmel

Suspended late night show host Jimmy Kimmel has the most unusual ally. 

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Top Trending: WSOP Bracelet Record Winner Phil Hellmuth: 'No One Believes in My Cash Game Prowess'

The self-proclaimed "Poker Brat" went on an epic rant Thursday. 

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Top Trending: Phil Hellmuth Offers $1 Million Poker Cash Game Challenge to His Critics: 'Talk is Cheap'

Poker pro Phil Hellmuth wants to silence his critics once and for all....by offering a $1 million cash game challenge

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The Untold Advantage: Why Enhanced ID Verification Is Becoming Online Casinos’ Secret Weapon

Online casinos need to be secure and trustworthy for success. Operators are always looking for better protection. They need to secure their platforms from various threats, so enhanced ID verification is a powerful solution. This technology goes far beyond simple identity checks.

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Top Trending: Gary Watts Lawsuit Claims Private Poker Games Not Illegal in South Carolina

Gary Watts Says SLED, the Irmo, police and State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) overstepped their boundaries and broke the law when they arrested him and ten other friends playing poker in a rented office suite last year. 

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OSS XL Reload Online Poker Bonus

If you like free money as we do here at Gambling911.com, what better time to take advantage of the current OSS XL bonus offer now available at ACR Poker - a 50% Crypto Reload Bonus up to $2,000.  The OSS XL is $50 Million Guaranteed.

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Scaling Your Poker Business with a Proven iGaming Platform

The poker industry has evolved rapidly over the past few decades. With the rise of online poker, operators now have the ability to reach players from all over the globe, offering them a thrilling and competitive environment right from their homes.

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Online Super Series XL at ACR Poker to Guarantee $50 Million

The Online Super Series XL (OSS XL) is back—and it’s flexing harder than ever with over $50 million in guaranteed prize pools. We’re talking Main Events stacked higher than your favorite burger and enough multi-flight madness to make your mouse sweat.

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Crew Arrested for Allegedly Stalking, Robbing Poker Players in Houston Area

A number of Houston area poker players this year have been followed home and robbed after leaving a local card room. Now police here have announced they arrested four individuals in connection with an attempted robbery last week. 

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Massachusetts Man Charged in Gambling-Linked Dog Fighting Ring: 'I Dump Dead Dogs in Boston Harbor'

Corey Elliott ran gambling-linked dog fighting operation in Southeastern Massachusetts for years, according to the complaint.
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Suit Against Dave & Busters in South Carolina Court Claims Arcade Games Are Unlawful Gambling

A state advocacy group filed a suit in the District Court of South Carolina Florence Division late Wednesday April 15 arguing the chain’s games function as unlawful gambling rather than entertainment.
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Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Insider Betting Scheme

Former Cleveland Cavalier Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a federal court after being charged with giving inside information about National Basketball Association player injuries.  He requested a change-of-plea hearing that has been scheduled for April 28. The actual indictment was broader in scope.