Originally a semi-professional player, James transitioned to the media side in 2008. Since then he has made a name for himself reporting for some of the top names in the industry. When not covering the poker world, James travels around central Virginia hunting for antique treasure.
The 2016 World Series of Poker dates have been confirmed with over 60 bracelet events. We welcome the return of Colossus and their $7 million guarantee. Read More
The state of Kentucky filed a lawsuit against PokerStars and parent company Amaya based on their operations with players from Kentucky between 2006-2011. Read More
Jason Chaffetz called for a second hearing of RAWA, but we are not quite sure why. He might have an alternative idea or just wants to appeal to Adelson. Read More
The most recent iGaming bill in Pennsylvania easily passed the House Gaming Oversight Committee vote and is now heading to the House floor for a full vote. Read More
Max Steinberg and Neil Blumenfield, both California natives, found success in the November Nine and finished in fourth place and third place respectively. Read More
Jennifer Harman and John Juanda are the new inductees in the Poker Hall of Fame. Harman changed the game for females and Juanda was successful in his play. Read More
The NJ DGE did as thorough of a job as you can get with the Amaya Inc. license for PokerStars in New Jersey. Here is a summary of their findings. Read More
PokerStars recently got approved to reenter the United States market via New Jersey and that will have positive ramifications for the California market. Read More
Even though there has been opposition to PokerStars in California, it seems the tides have turned and they are optimistic about the 2016 year in the state. Read More
The legislative session for 2015 has finally closed, and for online poker it couldn't have came early enough. Now big strides must be made for 2016. Read More