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GGPoker Announces WSOP Online Series Schedule – $25M GTD Main Event Largest in Online Poker History

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June 29, 2020

George Miller

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54 total bracelets up for grabs in once-in-a-lifetime tournament series

GGPoker releases further details on its WSOP Online Series, with events starting from July 19 through September 6. In total, 54 World Series of Poker bracelets will be won.

The WSOP Online Series is headlined by the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, which boasts a record-breaking $25 million prize pool guaranteed, the biggest in the history of online poker. This massive tournament will feature multiple Day 1s, similar to its live predecessor, running from August 16, with Day 2 kicking off on August 30.

Other highlights include:

WSOP Event #1: $100 The Opener – July 19 (Day 2) – $2,000,000 prize pool guarantee
WSOP Event #2: $1,111 Every 1 for Covid Relief – July 19 – $111 from each entry goes to the Caesars Cares fund
WSOP Event #10: $400 COLOSSUS – July 26 (Day 2) – $3,000,000 prize pool guarantee
WSOP Event #17: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER – August 2 (Day 2) – $1,000,000 first prize guaranteed
WSOP Event #25: $10,000 Heads UP NLH Championship – August 9 -Limited to 128 players
WSOP Event #31: $500 Mini Main Event – August 16 (Day 2) – $5,000,000 prize pool guarantee
WSOP Event #38: $25,000 NLH Poker Players Championship – August 23 – $10,000,000 prize pool guarantee
WSOP Event #39: BIG 50 – August 23 (Day 2) – $50 buy-in, $1,000,000 prize pool guarantee, lowest WSOP bracelet event in WSOP history)
WSOP Event #52: $10,000 WSOP Super MILLION$ – September 6 – $5,000,000 prize pool guarantee

“We knew GGPoker would go BIG on the WSOP Online Series, but this is ridiculous,” said Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. “The single biggest guarantee in the history of online poker is exactly what this once-in-a-lifetime event deserves.”

GGPoker will run a series of micro and low stake qualifying events leading up to the WSOP Online Series start date of July 19, giving all players no matter the size of their bankroll the opportunity to target a WSOP bracelet.

“This reminds me of poker’s boom years. Anyone who has dreamed of winning a real WSOP bracelet can now do so across the globe,” added Daniel Negreanu, GGPoker Ambassador. “There’s no feeling like winning a WSOP bracelet, and GGPoker is opening that opportunity to the masses.”

Players interested in standard satellite tournaments will be accommodated, with satellites commencing on July 1 and scheduled throughout the series.

“The ability to compete for WSOP bracelets – the ultimate prize in poker – from home is so amazing,” added Fedor Holz, WSOP bracelet winner and all-time leading German poker player. “The big events will be full of players from all over the world; Europe, Canada, South America and everywhere else – the WSOP action will be scorching hot this summer!”

Players that make WSOP Online event final tables will be required to play under their real names, allowing viewers on GGPoker.TV and PokerCentral to cheer on their favorites. Additionally, the real names of all players that win cash prizes will be made available.

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Filippo Anzalone Joins Gamblers Connect Contributors Program

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January 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Monday 12 January: Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced Filippo Anzalone, Head of Sales at Odds Scanner Group, as its first official Contributor for the 2026 Gamblers Connect Contributors Program.

Anzalone is the first of 12 industry experts to join the programme, a curated selection of practitioners with true “skin in the game.” At Odds Scanner Group, Anzalone is responsible for scaling and leading a high-performing organisation of more than 10 professionals. His reputation is built on his ability to combine strong legal and analytical expertise to close complex, high-value agreements — skills that move the needle in a saturated market.

As the first of the 12 contributors, Anzalone will offer the community a behind-the-scenes perspective on building lasting partnerships and expanding across borders, drawing on his hands-on experience in international growth. Gamblers Connect readers can expect Anzalone’s first analysis piece to be published soon, setting the tone for a year of knowledge-driven content.

Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said: “One of the key reasons we selected Filippo Anzalone as the inaugural contributor is his global versatility. Fluent in Italian, English, Spanish and Portuguese, he brings a multi-jurisdictional perspective that is rare in the sector. He is already a recognised industry voice, frequently appearing at conferences and panels to discuss sustainable revenue growth.”

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Isle of Man Government reaffirms commitment to iGaming sector

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January 12, 2026

Wladimir P.

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With more than 20 years’ experience as a leading iGaming jurisdiction, the Isle of Man has built a strong international reputation based on robust regulation, political and economic stability, and a partnership-led approach between Government, regulators and industry.

That reputation continues to underpin confidence in the Island as a premier jurisdiction for high-quality iGaming businesses.

The Chief Minister has reaffirmed Government’s continued commitment to the iGaming sector ahead of attendance at ICE 2026, commenting:

‘For more than two decades, iGaming has been an important and successful sector for the Isle of Man’s economy and community, offering a robust, transparent and responsive regulatory environment. iGaming remains just as important today as it will be in the future.

‘In the face of a more complex and challenging global environment in recent years, Government has invested significantly in strengthening our understanding of risk and ensuring we have the right resources and frameworks in place to recognise and respond effectively to emerging threats.

‘As we look ahead to ICE 2026 and other major industry events over the next 12 months, we will continue to work across industry and all agencies to ensure the Isle of Man remains a secure, stable and trusted jurisdiction for high quality and well-regulated iGaming businesses.’

Attendance at ICE 2026 will mark the start of a coordinated programme of engagement, with Digital Isle of Man due to attend a number of key events alongside industry over the coming year to continue to promote the Island as an internationally respected jurisdiction for iGaming.

The Isle of Man Government remains committed to working in partnership with industry to support sustainable growth, meet international standards, and ensure the long-term success of the iGaming sector.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Awards Its First Peer Support and Recovery Contract Designed to Further Problem Gambling Assistance

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January 12, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Investment in new, no-cost services to facilitate problem gambling recovery across the state

The Arizona Department of Gaming’s Division of Problem Gambling (Division) announced today that it has awarded its first peer support and recovery services program contract to Dezerve Counseling LLC, which was selected following a competitive Request for Proposal to develop, launch, and manage the State of Arizona’s first problem gambling peer support and recovery program. The award marks a significant public investment in problem gambling recovery in Arizona, where peer support services will be provided free of charge and confidentially.

“Creating an additional pathway to recovery for Arizona community members negatively impacted by problem gambling – via the peer support and recovery services program – is exciting for our agency and the people we serve,” said Elise Mikkelsen, Director, Division of Problem Gambling. “We are proud of our track record of offering timely and effective assistance to Arizonans, and we look forward to adding peer support and recovery services to enhance the comprehensive options available through the Division of Problem Gambling.”

Each client participating in the program will be paired with a Peer Support and Recovery Specialist who has deep, lived experience with problem gambling; entered the problem gambling recovery community themself or supported a loved one doing so; and has been rigorously trained in peer support practice, including through applicable professional certifications. With first-hand, lived experience in addiction, specialists can provide a non-clinician point of view with real-time, confidential advice and support.

“We at Dezerve Counseling are honored and excited to partner with the Division of Problem Gambling to launch a dedicated peer support and recovery program for problem gambling,” said Darfetta Muhammad, Chief Administrative Officer at Dezerve Counseling. “We believe, just as the Division does, that recovery begins with a single step forward. We are proud that Dezerve Counseling can now offer that vital next step to individuals and families navigating problem gambling.”

For convenience and maximum impact, peer support will be available statewide and offered in-person, virtually, and over the phone, and will be provided in one-on-one settings as well as in group settings led by a specialist. Importantly, Arizonans may access the peer support program at any stage of their problem gambling journey – this includes individuals experiencing problem gambling and reaching out for assistance for the first time, as well as individuals already seeing a doctor or clinician. There will be no fee for participants and no requirement that the participant have an insurance plan.

To drive workforce capacity to meet the demand for problem gambling support, the program will recruit and train Peer Support and Recovery Specialists who will be ready to make an immediate impact on their clients’ recovery. This workforce component is consistent with the Division’s focus on ensuring gambling treatment programs can meet future community needs while increasing system capacity. Dezerve Counseling and the Division expect the program to launch Spring 2026.

To learn more about the Division of Problem Gambling and its work providing a sustainable continuum of services that reduces the impact of problem gambling across Arizona, please visit problemgambling.az.gov. Always 24/7, free, and confidential, Arizonans who want to inquire about problem gambling services are encouraged to text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or call 1-800-NEXT-STEP.

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