Poker News Summary in April

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WSOP Pushed Back!

The corona pandemic has seen the stalling of major sporting activities across the globe. Unfortunately, the annual World Series of Poker has not been spared either; the 51st edition of the event has been postponed.

With the virus thriving in congregations, the organizers could not risk its spread. However, there are plans to hold the series in the fall of 2020.

WSOP and GGPoker to Roll out "WSOP Super Circuit Online Series"

After Corona thwarted WSOP offline poker tournaments, they have partnered with GGPoker to hold the "WSOP Super Circuit Online Series." The series is expected to house lots of individual online poker tournaments. A world series of poker circuit ring will, however, be up for grabs in the 18 major events.

How PokerStars Counters Bots

Bots are among the most used artificial intelligence means to cheat in poker. However, PokerStars, the biggest online poker entity in the world, has devised appropriate means to counter this.

With a team of highly-skilled programmers, data scientists, and former professional poker players, they can detect the use of bots and any other forms of cheating. While they opt to keep their detection drills secret, they use a collection of enhanced software and hardware to detect any unwarranted behavioral patterns and anomalies. In case a player is caught cheating, their funds are either frozen or given to those they defeated unfairly. They also risk lifetime bans.

The End of the PPC Poker Tour Ponzi Scheme

The troubled PPC Poker Tour Ponzi Scheme run by Sandy Swartzbaugh and Bryan Oulton is finally going to rest. The poorly run tour is alleged to have been run on debts with budgeted funds squeezed into unwarranted budgets. Debts were used to pay debts until the cash flow ran dry.
Winners in the tour were short-changed with promises of later payments, which did not materialize. They consequently filed a lawsuit.

Mayor Goodman against Nevada Lockdown

The once bursting Sin City is a ghost town. The Coronavirus has forced casinos and hotels to close shop; something the mayor of Las Vegas is not happy about.

The governor called for a lockdown to curb the spread of the virus, but the mayor is having none of it. Her interview with Anderson Cooper made it clear that her focus is solely on the economic repercussions with little regard for the loss of life the virus is dishing out.

Online Porker on the Rise!

With the Coronavirus forcing people indoors, gambling organizations have felt the pinch. However, the situation has paved the way for the rise of online gambling, for instance, porker.

According to Forbes, the online porker entities have a recorded a whopping 60% increase in traffic as of April. Furthermore, states like New Jersey are raking in millions from this endeavor.

Enhanced User Experience in Online Porker

 Online poker is the only viable option for porker enthusiasts in light of the current coronavirus predicament. PPPoker, for instance, has optimized user interface in their lobby and global tournaments.

Incorporation of new emotive and more interactive games allows players to compete in virtual tables and engage each other from diverse locations. Even better, there are better ways to incorporate beginners.

South Korean Casinos Start Resuming

The gambling industry went into closure in the wake of the Coronavirus all across the globe. While the situation is still the same, even in America, some South Korean gambling entities have begun reopening.

Paradise Co Ltd, for instance, is planning to reopen its casinos in Seoul, Incheon, and Busan while its business in Jeju is already up and running.

Massive Profits Decline in Macau’s Gambling Industry

Casinos in Macau might be open, but it is not business as usual; profits are on the decline. Travel restrictions are still in place in the region in the wake of the Coronavirus.

Consequently, profits continue to decline and are expected to drop by a whopping 95%, moving into the second quarter of the year.