Kate Barrington

Busy perusing around the web to find out what goes on behind the scenes, you can be sure she’ll have the answers to your questions. Kate B, or as her friends call her “Ask Kate”, is our own little online gambling Kate-pedia.

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Online Poker Could Soon Be Legal in Louisiana by 2020

Online Poker Could Soon Be Legal in Louisiana by 2020

Louisiana is planning to legalize online gambling. Could this mean that you could already be playing online poker in the state? The bill was introduced by Senator Daniel Martiny. It comes together with separate efforts in order to legalize both sports betting and daily fantasy sports. In fact, the online gambling legislation that has been […]

From Winning £200 in Local Casinos to Winning £2M in Vegas

From Winning £200 in Local Casinos to Winning £2M in Vegas

Getting rich playing poker is a dream for many aspiring professional poker players. John Hesp usually sells caravans in Yorkshire for a living. With poker merely as a hobby playing once a month at his local casino, it was quite a surprise how he won a fortune playing in Las Vegas. However, what is even […]

The State of Poker and Gambling in Texas

The State of Poker and Gambling in Texas

Gambling has been illegal in the state of Texas for years. In fact, games were held underground and some of the big names include Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim, and the rest of other famed road gamblers have taken part in these events. It means that if you plan on playing poker, you will have no […]

Is Poker Affected by Crypto Price Swings?

Is Poker Affected by Crypto Price Swings?

Unless you are living under the rock, you may have heard of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were all over the news especially last year. In fact, its popularity skyrocketed to the point wherein Bitcoin’s value reached almost $20,000 in mid-December of 2017. So what exactly does it have anything to do with poker? Do […]

Poker Central Partnership with 888Poker and NBC

Poker Central Partnership with 888Poker and NBC

NBC is bringing back poker in its programming for 2018. NBC Sports Group is planning to incorporate Poker Central programming for US broadcast of NBC SN. It is going to be available in both digital and linear platforms for the entire year. Another good news for poker fans is that NBC and Poker Central are […]

Rafael Nadal as a Poker Player?

Rafael Nadal as a Poker Player?

Ever wondered what it’s like to have an athlete cross over to another sport? Michael Jordan has been able to transition to baseball but not as a great player as he is in basketball. What if Rafael Nadal crosses over to the world of poker? For a former athlete turned poker pro, Rafael Nadal has […]

Gambling Steadily Declines as the Primary Source of Income for Nevada Casinos

Gambling Steadily Declines as the Primary Source of Income for Nevada Casinos

Nevada has been synonymous with casinos. Las Vegas has become the venue for many prize fights as well as gamblers trying their luck in casinos. But if you will look at the numbers, The Nevada casino’s gambling industry has been on a steady decline. Could this mean that Nevada is slowly changing? Could this mean […]

Jason Mercier Exits PokerStars to Spend More Time with Family

Jason Mercier Exits PokerStars to Spend More Time with Family

After being part of the PokerStars family for over eight years, Jason Mercier, who is considered to be one of the best and most successful tournament poker players in history, has decided to terminate his relationship with the online gambling platform. The five-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and the 2016 World Series of […]

Vanessa Selbst and Pokerstars Part Ways

Vanessa Selbst and Pokerstars Part Ways

Vanessa Selbst has announced her retirement from professional poker. She has named several reasons for her departure from poker. Among those reasons are her wanting to start a family and settle down. Since Black Friday it has become very difficult for a professional poker player to make a living playing poker in America due it […]

888Poker Signs Martin Jacobson as a Brand Ambassador

888Poker Signs Martin Jacobson as a Brand Ambassador

Martin Jacobson, the 2014 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event winner is the latest addition to 888Poker’s outstanding roster of ambassadors. The poker pro’s new ambassadorial venture was officially announced during the festive period with the 888Poker management making it clear that the decision was a carefully thought out one as both parties have […]