ClubWPT Gold exiting Nevada?: Users based in Nevada have shared an email announcement from the site that states it will be "winding down" its services in the state due to operational changes made in response to regulatory action. 

Sweepstakes gameplay on the site will reportedly be unavailable from September 28 onwards. ClubWPT Gold also recommends that players submit any redemption requests before October 2. 

As of the time of writing, no confirmation of the announcement has come from the site. 

If the news is true, and it looks to be, the timing couldn't be worse with the big winter series looming ahead. 

More Poker Champs first-round action: Today's matchups include Alexandra Botez vs. 'erobb221' and 'loltyler1' vs. 'YourRAGE'. 

Doug Polk is live-streaming the action, with his own commentary. 

The WPT Australia Championship is underway. Or should that be down-underway?

The AUD $5K event runs to September 30 at The Star in Sydney.

Phil Nagy responds: In a lengthy post to social media, WPN/ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy responded to specific complaints about the site's withdrawal system and clarified its policies. 

Nagy acknowledged and took ownership for errors made in communications with players, but firmly reiterated that overall liquidity was not an issue and that the policies in question exist due to money laundering concerns. 

Xuan Liu signs with KPC Poker: The Canadian pro, who has over $4M in career tournament earnings, will be representing the brand at the KPC Poker Series in Jeju next month.

ACR Poker announces first Ladies Online Championship: The $215 buy-in, $25,000 guarantee will run Sunday, October 4 starting at 2:05pm ET. 

According to a graphic shared by Team Pro Katie Lindsay (linked below), the Ladies Online Championship is open to "verified women only" and any ill-gotten earnings will be confiscated and distributed evenly amongst the field.