Poker issues continue in Macau after policy changes
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The government of China recently decided to crack down on online poker applications, which has resulted in a series of issues within the poker industry of Macau. To date, two poker rooms have closed and a new tournament series canceled due to the legislative changes. More issues may arise in the future as the World Series of Poker may see an event canceled due to the recent policy changes.
The first poker room closure takes place within the City of Dreams venue. Melco Resorts & Entertainment decided not to renew their contract with PokerStars, which effectively saw the PokerStars LIVE Macau poker room shut down. The poker room was a major event host in the region, home to the APPT Macau, the Macau Poker Cup and the Asian Championships of Poker. PokerStars had spent five years …