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South Australian poker rooms reopen but casino poker still months away
South Australian poker players received some good news this week as eased COVID-19 restrictions opened the door for operations in [...]
Australian Poker Tour announces first event post-COVID, says tables to be 10-handed
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In the wake of PokerMedia Australia’s recent feature on the return of live poker throughout the nation, the Australian Poker Tour (APT) [...]
Australian poker: post-COVID snapshot
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It may sound clichéd, but the impact coronavirus has had on all of us – and indeed for those within [...]
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Crown Perth to reopen poker room this Saturday but tables limited to 5-max
Crown Perth will become the first casino in Australia to reopen its poker room following nationwide COVID-19 closures when it [...]
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Joe Hachem says 2020 WSOP unlikely to proceed during special guest appearance on PMA Podcast
Australia’s World Series of Poker Main Event champion, Joe Hachem, says he would be surprised if this year’s WSOP – [...]
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Australian Poker Tour seeking regulatory approval for real-money satellite feature on new APT App amid legality concerns
The head of the Australian Poker Tour says the company will await regulatory approval from the Australian Communications and Media [...]
2020 World Series of Poker postponed
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It took longer than expected but the 2020 World Series of Poker has finally been postponed. In an overnight announcement, [...]
We’ll be back: APL reveals big plans for future despite COVID-19 uncertainty
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Brayden Haynes, the CEO of Australian Poker League (APL) parent company Full House Group, speaks with PokerMedia Australia’s Ben Blaschke [...]
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Australia’s Brendon Rubie discusses health, poker after testing positive for coronavirus
With a poker résumé that includes two Aussie Millions championship rings, the 2012 Melbourne Poker Championships main event, the $5K [...]
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Poker industry feels full force of Australia’s COVID-19 lockdown as casinos, clubs and pubs close their doors
It’s official – Australia’s live poker scene is dead and buried. For now, at least. After a week in which [...]
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Australian live poker scene on hold as Star shuts down all poker, Crown cancels tournaments
Star Entertainment Group has announced the cancellation of all poker, including both tournaments and cash games, until further notice amid [...]
