Oya picks up $2.9 million and his first bracelet after beating the high-rolling regular Masashi Oya has won the $2.9 million top prize at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $100,000 Ultra High Roller at Atlantis Bahamas after battling past eight established pros who played their best poker at the final table. With $24 million
Month: December 2023
Effective short-stack strategies in Texas Hold’em tournaments
Players have to take a different approach at the table when the stack dwindles In Texas Hold’em tournaments, effective short-stack strategies can be the key to survival and success when your chip count is dwindling. When faced with a short stack, it’s essential to make strategic decisions that maximize your chances of a comeback while
World Poker Tour Prime Event down to final six players
The remaining players will take home at least $290,000 each The $1,100 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime event at the WPT World Championship series is down to the final six players, who made it through a record-breaking 10,516 entrants to play for their cut of the $10,196,640 prize pool. These are the players that will
Plenty of small spreads in NFL Week 15 odds
NFL Week 15 begins Thursday night with the Los Angeles Chargers visiting the Las Vegas Raiders in an AFC West affair. Note the Chargers just received some bad injury news with quarterback Justin Herbert (finger) lost for the season. Las Vegas is a 3-point home favorite at the ACR Poker sportsbook with a total of
$12M cryptocurrency fraud leads to indictments of two criminals in the US
The pair promised investors they could guarantee returns using AI-based trade bots The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged two individuals for operating an alleged $25-million artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrency-trading Ponzi scheme. According to the December 12 court filing, Australian David Gilbert Saffron and Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr. from Los Angeles have been accused
The impact of age on UFC betting
Although not the only factor, a fighter’s age can make a difference on a fight’s outcome Age can be a factor when it comes to UFC betting, influencing the dynamics of a fight and affecting the strategies employed by both fighters and bettors. Fighters’ age can impact their physical condition, speed, reflexes, and overall performance,
The impact of house edge on online roulette strategy
The house edge can make a difference when playing roulette, even online Understanding the house edge is fundamental to developing a successful strategy in online roulette. The house edge is the statistical advantage the casino holds over players in any given game, and in roulette, it plays a pivotal role in shaping effective gameplay strategies.
Brazil Senate squashes online gaming legislation but approves sports betting
An online casino amendment was stripped from the bill, but could be revived next year Brazil’s Senate Plenary voted on December 12 to authorize the amendments to Bill 3,626/2023, which will legalize sports betting. However, iGaming legislation was withdrawn from the bill. While the Senate voted to exclude iGaming, the Chamber of Deputies retained the
Lisa Costello takes down WPT Ladies Championship in Las Vegas
The long-time player rebounded from just five big blinds to win the tournament Las Vegas resident and retired poker pro Lisa Costello was the winner of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Ladies Championship that just ended at the Wynn, taking home $85,297 and the championship trophy. It was an improbable win after Costello found herself
Adjusting your strategy for online Texas Hold’em vs. Live Play
Online poker play requires a different approach than playing at a live table Transitioning from live poker to online Texas Hold’em requires more than just a change in venue—it demands a strategic shift to navigate the virtual landscape effectively. The transition involves adapting to the nuances of online play, where the absence of physical tells
EPT event becomes contact sport resulting in player’s ejection
Italy’s Michele Nizzardelli was ejected after head-butting another player A triple-knockout occurred during Day 1b of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Main Event, with only one involving a losing poker hand. The other two were disqualified after a fight broke out at the table. The incident involved two competitors playing together in an all-in
Senator finds support for cryptocurrency AML bill
Senator Elizabeth Warren is doubling down on crypto enforcement Crypto legislation reintroduced in July has gained the support of several US Senators, but opposers have implied it could threaten financial independence and privacy. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, a candid critic of digital assets in the US government, has reported that five more senators have agreed