Friday, October 30, 2026 News updated 18+ Gamble responsibly. Get help Write Sign in
Stake NewsToday

An independent desk covering Stake, the US casino market and crypto.

US Casino

Candidate Who Could Influence Nevada Governor Race Has Strong Poker Roots

Candidate Who Could Influence Nevada Governor Race Has Strong Poker Roots

Photo: PokerNews

When Danielle Ford reflects on her journey through Nevada politics, from winning a state education board election to her near-futile gamble of running Nevada governor as an independent candidate, she says it all traces back to poker. Ford, a member of the Nevada State Board of Education who is running for governor against incumbent Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Aaron Ford (no relation), is a longtime poker player who correlates her poker mindset and community connections with her professional journey.

Source: PokerNews

Latest in US Casino

All US Casino stories