US Operators Hemorrhage $1.2M in Tournament Overlays
FanDuel and BetRivers bleeding cash as summer tournament guarantees backfire. Players feast on value while operators scramble.
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BetRivers Sets New Revenue Record in April Despite Market Competition
BetRivers generated a record estimated $737k in online poker revenue last month even as competition intensifies
BetRivers $737K April Shows Regional Sites Work
BetRivers' record revenue month reveals surprising truths about US regional poker operators vs national brands
Pennsylvania Poker Tax Amnesty Expires June 15
PA's six-month poker tax amnesty window closes next month. Players who haven't disclosed online winnings face steep penalties
PokerStars FanDuel Merger Hits Unexpected Technical Snags
Players report widespread login issues and lost tournament tickets as PokerStars migrates to FanDuel platform
PokerStars FanDuel Merger Faces Player Revolt
Players blast new PokerStars x FanDuel platform as software glitches and missing features fuel community anger
BetRivers Added Prizes Week Delivers Half Million
Regional poker site BetRivers wraps up another successful Added Prizes Week with over $500K awarded across daily majors
BetRivers Summer Series Awards Over $500K in Prizes
BetRivers Poker's Summer Warm-Up tournament series just wrapped up, dealing out more than half a million in prize money across regional US markets
UST Pro Tour Launches 25-Stop Schedule
New mid-stakes tour promises $20M in guarantees across America with buy-ins from $500 to $5,000 starting July
BetRivers Adds Extra Cash to Daily Majors Throughout Week
BetRivers Poker pumps additional money into daily tournaments this week, with Sunday's action getting the biggest boost
BetRivers Hot Tables Return With Strategic Timing Shift
BetRivers relaunches its popular cash drop promo with smarter scheduling that could reshape US regional poker competition
GGPoker's Record Traffic Hides Regional Bloodbath
While GGPoker celebrates 900K players, smaller US operators face brutal economics that threaten survival
GiddyUp Players Find Way Back Into Cash Games
Players crack the code to access cash games on GiddyUp Gaming's platform after controversial removal, forcing company response
BetRivers' Software Surgery Shows Regional Power
BetRivers dropped a major software update just before their Summer Warm-Up Series. The timing tells you everything about regional poker's new confidence
BetRivers Summer Warm-Up Brings $500K to Regional Markets
BetRivers Poker drops half a million in guarantees across MI, PA, WV, and DE this May. Regional sites finding their groove.
Cash Drop Wars Heat US Poker
BetRivers and BetMGM battle with random cash bonuses. We ran the numbers on which site gives players better value.
Hellmuth's Home Game Hit By Controversy
BetRivers faces backlash after prop betting allegations surface during anniversary celebration of Phil Hellmuth's signature show
Hellmuth's Home Game Marks One Year on BetRivers Poker Platform
Phil Hellmuth's signature show draws millions of views across YouTube and CBS Sports as BetRivers celebrates anniversary
GiddyUp Gaming Drops Cash Games and Social Features
The 17-state operator launches ring games and friend lists, putting pressure on established sites in the growing alternative poker space
FanDuel Ignite Series Promises $5M
PokerStars on FanDuel platform launches massive 88-event tournament series with $5 million in guarantees, marking major US market push
GiddyUp Gaming's 17-State Poker Launch Missed the Real Headline
Everyone's focused on the multi-state angle, but GiddyUp's real disruption to US poker has nothing to do with geography
GiddyUp's 17-State Real Money Launch Signals New Poker Competition
A new real money gaming platform just went live across 17 US states, bringing poker alternatives as the market shifts
Sunday Million's $400K Overlay: FanDuel's Growing Pains or Warning Sign?
The biggest overlay in Sunday Million history hit FanDuel Poker this weekend. Numbers tell a story nobody wants to hear.
WSOP Online 2026 Holds at 30 Events, Pumps Guarantees to $7M
WSOP quietly drops 2026 online bracelet schedule. Same event count but bigger prize pools. Players split on whether conservative approach helps or hurts series.
FanDuel Poker Drops No Sweat Series Schedule as PokerStars Software Takes Center Stage
FanDuel Poker unveils its first major tournament series with the No Sweat Series, featuring bankroll-building opportunities for all stakes.
FanDuel Poker's Botched Welcome Bonus Launch Forces Players to Jump Through Hoops Twice
FanDuel Poker's welcome bonus crashed on launch day, forcing players to opt-in twice and leaving many confused about their eligibility
PokerStars x FanDuel Launch Splits Community as Players Clash Over New Software
The long-awaited PokerStars FanDuel platform goes live to mixed reviews, with players debating whether it's an upgrade or disaster.
PokerStars x FanDuel Platform Goes Live to Split Reviews as Players Clash Over New Software
The highly anticipated PokerStars-FanDuel merger launches with polarized player reactions to the new unified platform.
BetRivers Goes All-In on 'April Phil's Month' with Gronk NFTs and Daily Rewards
BetRivers Poker launches month-long Phil Ivey campaign featuring Gronkowski digital collectibles and daily rewards across all game formats
BetRivers Poker Quietly Becomes the King of Regional US Markets with Killer Cross-State Promotions
BetRivers Poker leverages multi-state presence to offer unmatched value across PA, MI, DE, and WV markets
BetMGM Poker Network Surpasses 50% Market Share in New Jersey as Consolidation Reshapes US Online Poker
BetMGM Poker Network achieves historic 50% market share in New Jersey, signaling major shift in US online poker market
BetMGM Launches Dual Tournament Series with $3.4 Million in Combined Guarantees
BetMGM Poker debuts March Matchups and Heart Online Championships with massive prize pools across multiple weeks.
Indiana Sweepstakes Poker Dodges Ban Through 'Peer-to-Peer' Exemption as State Cracks Down
Sweepstakes poker platforms will continue operating in Indiana after July 1, as new legislation specifically exempts peer-to-peer poker games from the ban.
BetRivers Poker Celebrates St. Patrick's Week with $2,331 Daily Prizes in Pot of Gold Promotion
BetRivers Poker awards over $16,000 in bonuses and tournament tickets during St. Patrick's Week from March 16-22.
WSOP Online Offers Free $10,000 Main Event Seat Through Deposit Freeroll on March 28
WSOP Online launches deposit freeroll giving US players a shot at winning a $10,000 seat to the 2026 WSOP Main Event on March 28.
BetRivers Poker Shatters Records with Spring Championship Series as US Regional Sites Gain Momentum
BetRivers Poker's Spring Championship Series breaks participation records, signaling growth for smaller US poker operators in competitive market.
DraftKings' Electric Poker Loses 95% of Players in 18 Months Following Forced All-In Format
DraftKings' innovative Electric Poker format has lost 95% of its player base since launch, with revenue plummeting due to mandatory all-in rules.