A cyberattack disrupted the livestream of the World Series of Poker Main Event final table on July 15, blacking out PokerGO’s broadcast for 20 minutes during a critical hand. The incident occurred at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, where nine players competed for a $10 million top prize. The stream, operated by PokerGO—a subscription-based platform owned by Poker Central LLC and headquartered in Las Vegas—went dark just as high-stakes action peaked. PokerGO confirmed the disruption stemmed from a deliberate cyberattack and said it is working with federal investigators to identify the source.
The event continued uninterrupted for in-person spectators, but the outage drew immediate backlash from fans online, many of whom missed pivotal moments including a key all-in confrontation. On social media, poker professionals and subscribers criticized the platform’s vulnerability during the sport’s most-watched broadcast. While PokerGO resumed coverage after technical efforts, the company faces questions over the resilience of its digital infrastructure. With record-breaking viewership and paid access on the line, industry observers say the incident highlights growing cybersecurity concerns for gambling and live-streaming platforms alike.
