A Senate committee is exploring a new casino location and allowing college sports wagers In recent legislative debates regarding adding new a casino in Virginia, Richmond is out of the running, while Petersburg is in, and Northern Virginia is still up in the air. A Virginia Senate panel voted on the first group of gambling
Month: January 2024
Two Brazilian poker players crack the world top-10 winnings list
The duo are the first two players from Brazil to appear on the list Two Brazilian poker players have been rising in the ranks since the start of 2023 as the country continues securing its position as producing some of the best players worldwide. Yuri Martins and Pablo Brito had many notable accomplishments last year
Positional play strategies for Short Deck Poker
Position plays a more significant role in short deck poker than in Texas Hold’em Positional play is a critical aspect of success in Short Deck Poker, a variant of traditional Texas Hold’em with a reduced deck containing cards from 6 to Ace. As with any poker game, understanding and effectively utilizing position can significantly impact
Nominees for 5th annual Global Poker awards announced
Poker players and personalities will be honored for their contributions to the ecosystem After preliminary voting, the Global Poker Index announced the 5th Annual Global Poker Awards nominees. Several winners have already been chosen. Several players already knew they would receive awards – Bin Weng won GPI Poker Player of the Year, Kristen Foxen won
The NFL Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2025-2026 Season
The National Football League (NFL) operates on a meticulously planned calendar that balances excitement, competition, and tradition. The 2025-2026 season promises to deliver thrilling matchups, iconic moments, and plenty of opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite teams. Here’s a breakdown of the NFL calendar and everything you need to know about this upcoming
The MLB 2025 Schedule: A Season Packed with Action
The Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 season promises another thrilling year of America’s pastime. From Spring Training to the World Series, the calendar is filled with exciting events that appeal to die-hard fans and casual viewers alike. With games being played across the globe and critical matchups scheduled throughout the year, the 2025 season is
Failed cryptocurrency lender Abra makes a deal with Texas
The company will repay Texas consumers who used the platform before it fell Cryptocurrency lending firm Abra, which went belly-up in March 2023, has entered into an agreement in principle with the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) to return the assets of the Texas citizens. The TSSB released the final compensation verification on January 22,
Spotting underdog opportunities when betting on golf
Golf can see underdogs routinely win and bettors need to know how to make the right calls Spotting underdog opportunities when betting on golf can be a lucrative strategy for savvy bettors who understand the nuances of the sport and can identify potential dark horses in the field. Golf, with its unpredictable nature and the
Strategies for playing the field bet in online craps
Field bet strategies can help craps players tilt the odds of winning in their favor Playing the field bet in online craps can be an exciting and potentially rewarding strategy, but it comes with its own set of considerations and nuances. The field bet is a one-roll bet that wins if the shooter rolls a
Alabama lawmakers ready new gambling legislation
A new gambling bill will be submitted in Alabama when the legislative session begins next month The difficult work put in by sports betting backers in Alabama for more than a year has resulted in the introduction of a gambling bill. State Representative Andy Whitt and other lawmakers plan to introduce a “wide-ranging” bill after
WSOP winner Gal Yifrach in a corner over illegal gambling
The DOJ is going after the poker player with hundreds of documents to support its case Federal authorities have gathered 142,689 pages of evidence in their case against high-stakes poker pro Gal Yifrach, who is accused of running an illegal gambling operation almost two years ago. Attorneys for the defendant and the US Court for
The nuances of continuation betting after the flop in Texas Hold’em
C-betting after the flop is a great way to keep your opponents on edge Continuation betting (c-betting) after the flop in Texas Hold’em is a crucial aspect of a player’s strategy, requiring a delicate balance between aggression and caution. A continuation bet occurs when a player who raised pre-flop continues their aggression with a bet