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NewsHouston Police Raid 101 Poker Club in Katy, Seize Over $118,000 and Arrest Four
A police raid at 101 Poker Club in Katy, Texas, has placed the Houston-area poker scene under renewed scrutiny after authorities seized more than $118,000 and arrested four individuals in connection with an alleged illegal gambling operation.
NewsAI and Bots in Poker in 2026: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Online Poker and Threatening Fair Play
Major online poker operators have invested heavily in game integrity systems designed to identify suspicious activity. Meanwhile, the availability of powerful analytical software has raised concerns about real-time assistance, automated decision-making and the long-term sustainability of online poker.
NewsLas Vegas Casinos Are Changing How Poker Cards Are Dealt Amid Growing Cheating Concerns
South Point and the Venetian have switched to slide dealing. Here is why hidden cameras and smart glasses are forcing Las Vegas to rethink a century-old habit.
NewsBryn Kenney Sues GGPoker: Inside the Multi-Million-Dollar Lawsuit Over Unpaid Commissions, Equity, and Poker Integrity
The all-time tournament money leader claims he was promised 5% of the business behind GGPoker and millions in referral commissions. Here is what the court filings actually say.
NewsVolume vs Precision in Poker Cash Games: How Rakeback Changes the Optimal Strategy
Win rate is not income. Once rakeback enters the equation, the player with the lower bb/100 can be the one making more money. Here is the maths.
NewsPoker Influencers, Streamers and Ambassadors: Are They Good for the Game?
Streamers teach, entertain and bring new players in. They also sell. Whether that is good for poker depends on which behaviours get the spotlight.
NewsHow to Find Success in WSOP Main Event: A Poker Story of Patience, Pressure, and Purpose
Thousands enter. One wins. Through the story of a satellite qualifier, here is what the Main Event actually tests, and how to prepare for it.
NewsThe New Poker War: Cybersecurity, AI, and the Return of Live Poker
Bots, real-time assistance and collusion are reshaping online poker's security arms race. The surprising beneficiary may be the live game.
NewsThe Five-Card Storm: How PLO5 Took Over the Back Room and Invaded the Casino Floor
Five-card Pot-Limit Omaha started in private games, where action is the product. Now it is on casino floors, with bomb pots pouring fuel on the fire.
