Hong Kong crypto exchange BitForex is reportedly holding millions of its users’ funds The BitForex cryptocurrency exchange has suspended withdrawals for at least the past three days without any reason given. The exchange has also reportedly stopped talking to its customers, leaving them wondering about their funds. On-chain investigator ZachXBT said in a February 23
Month: February 2024
Tips for maximizing your winnings in MLB world series futures betting
The new MLB season is starting to warm up and bettors should start thinking about the World Series MLB World Series futures betting allows bettors to wager on the outcome of the World Series before the season even begins. It can be highly profitable if done correctly, but it also carries a high level of
Strategies for winning big on progressive jackpot slots
Big prizes await with progressive slots, but they’re not easy to reach Progressive jackpot slots are a popular form of online gambling that offer the chance to win big jackpots that grow over time. These games are known for their high volatility, which means that they can pay out large sums of money, but they
Maryland Senate to discuss iGaming bill this week
Maryland could be one of the next states to launch iGaming, but there’s a lot of work to do iGaming legislation is scheduled for a Senate committee hearing in Maryland this week as revenues continue declining at the state’s six brick-and-mortar retail casinos. State Senator Ron Watson proposed Senate Bill 603 in January, which seeks
Barny Boatman takes down EPT Paris Main Event for $1.4 million
Boatman becomes the oldest player to ever win an EPT Main Event The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris €5,300 No-Limit Hold ’em main event made history after a huge 1,747-player field was reduced from two starting flights and five more days until a champion was crowned. British poker legend Barny Boatman would become the
Tips for excelling in Texas Hold’em freezeouts
Freezeouts require a tighter strategy in order to stay in the game Texas Hold’em freezeouts are a popular form of poker tournament where players start with a fixed number of chips and play until they lose all their chips or win the tournament. Unlike rebuy tournaments, where players can buy more chips if they lose,
Winners for the 5th Annual Global Poker Awards revealed
The latest group of poker standouts includes a couple of surprise names The 5th Annual Global Poker Awards were held on Saturday, February 24, in Las Vegas to recognize the accomplishments of players, organizers and content creators for live and online poker. The evening’s main winners included Daniel Sepiol for his performance at the final
Kraken looks to convince judge to dismiss SEC lawsuit
The SEC continues to be called out for questionable suits against the crypto ecosystem The Kraken cryptocurrency exchange has filed a motion to dismiss a November lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), saying it sets a “dangerous precedent” for the agency’s remit. Kraken filed the motion with a San Francisco federal court
Final weekend of the $16 Million Online Super Series on tap
We’re in the final weekend of February but it’s not ending without a bang at the ACR Poker tables. We have the final weekend of our Online Super Series! Our flagship tournament series began back on February 12th and it’s continuing through this Monday, February 26th. In total, there is $16 Million in guarantees with
Phil Galfond On Why You Should Expect To Lose At Poker
A little while back, I heard online poker legend Phil Galfond say something that I haven’t been able to get out of my head since. Galfond was describing something his poker mentor Tommy Angelo (author of some incredible poker books) said to him that Phil claims completely changed his perspective. After hearing what it was,
The role of public betting in NBA spread betting
It’s important to analyze which way the public is going before placing bets on the NBA Public betting, also known as “betting against the public” or “contrarian betting,” is a strategy that involves betting against the majority of bettors. In NBA spread betting, the role of public betting can be significant, as it can influence
The pros and cons of splitting pairs in blackjack
You can increase your potential earnings by splitting pairs, but you also increase the risk Splitting pairs in blackjack is a strategic move that can significantly impact your chances of winning. When you’re dealt a pair, you have the option to split them into two separate hands, each with its own bet. This can be