1 September 2026
Chess.com launches free poker platform Gambit
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- Chess.com released Gambit, a free poker platform designed for learning and competitive play without real money involved.
- The company plans to expand beyond poker to other games like go, backgammon, and mahjong.
- Chess.com will use AI to help its small team build these new game platforms efficiently.
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MindstreamAdam Biddlecombe
Chess.com is launching Gambit, a free poker platform focused on learning and competition without real-money gambling, and plans similar experiences for go, backgammon and mahjong using AI to help its small team build new platforms.