Jennifer Newell

(She/Her)

Writer, Freelance

St. Louis

Arts and Entertainment, Opinion and Editorial

As seen in: Sporting News, PM News Nigeria, World Poker Tour, Nile Post, WritersWeekly, Pokerfuse, Legal US Poker, Tight Poker, Cardplayer Lifestyle

Covers: Poker and gambling, some Italian culture

Doesn't Cover: Poker strategy

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Jennifer Newell’s Biography

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A longtime passion for writing became a reality in the early 2000s. I was inspired by working with the World Poker Tour, as I became interested in the players' stories and the scope of the industry. Part-time writing for the WPT became a sustainable job option during the poker boom, and I left the office to become a freelance writer in 2005.

Through the years, I have written for various poker magazines and numerous websites - feature stories to opinion columns and everything in between. I work…

Jennifer Newell’s Journalist Portfolio

Jennifer Tilly Talks 25 Years of Poker, From Home Games to WPTs

By Jennifer Newell Those who don't know Jennifer Tilly's history with poker might assume she began playing ar…

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World Poker Tour Harnesses the Power of the Poker MUG

It shouldn’t be surprising that someone harnessed the power of the meet-up for poker. It just so happened tha…

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How Maria Konnikova helped change the narrative about women in poker

Poker is a woman’s game. New York Times best-selling author Maria Konnikova may have been the first to say th…

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Maria Ho Prepares for WPT Final Table with Ambition and Gratitude

On May 30, Maria Ho will step onto the stage at HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas in second chip position of …

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WPT Sets Examples for Gender Equity from Inside Its Own House

VP of Global Tour Management Angelica Hael opens up about the women of the WPT and how that diversity, combin…

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Say Goodbye to 2025 with the New Year’s Knockout Online Tournament on BetMGM Poker

Dec 26, 2025 |

By Jennifer Newell

| betmgm.com

© 2026 poker.betmgm.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. Subject to eligibility requirements. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. The content provided in this blog is intended for entertainment purposes only.

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Combined NJ, MI Player Pools at BetMGM Poker: What It Means for You, Plus Two New Promos – BetMGM

Nov 07, 2024 |

By Jennifer Newell

| betmgm.com

It’s here! The long-awaited connection between BetMGM Poker players in New Jersey and Michigan began on November 6. As a result, online poker players from these two states can share tables and prize pools, creating larger fields, more cash games, and bigger tournament guarantees. All of it makes the legal online poker experience even better.

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BetRivers Poker Launches New Online Poker Option in PA

Nov 04, 2024 |

By Jennifer Newell

| Legal US Poker

After years of waiting for something to happen that would boost Pennsylvania online poker, two major events have taken place within weeks of each other. The most highly anticipated occurrence was that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro finally instructed the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to move forward with the signing of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which the PGCB then voted unanimously to do.