Esports and poker do share something in common. Both activities used to be marginalized. There was little respect for either of those, one looked down upon as a waste of time, and the other, perceived as what comes after wasting too much time – addiction, reckless spending, falling into debt. Security at Poker Events – […]
Poker used to be a game that was the preserve of foolhardy individuals with a flair for the unknown and well-heeled self-important buffs. The victory of the aptly named Chris Moneymaker in 2003 showed everyone that the game indeed rewarded players based on merit, not on privilege. In a newly published report by global financial […]
Poker and eSports seem to be strangely intertwined. Just recently, we reported on the World Poker Tour (WPT) decision to sign up with the Las Vegas Esports Arena and host the final tables of Season 16. Now, Ukraine-born poker player Eugene Katchalov has decided to shift his interest and make a mess of his lucrative […]
The World Poker Tour has decided to branch out and add new partners. The final tables of the organization’s Season 16 will be held at the newly-minted Esports Arena in Las Vegas, a high-end venue dedicated to broadcast massive events dedicated to professional video gaming. The venue worth $25 million dovetails nicely with the WTP’s […]
