The Bulgarian player is continuing a strong run he began last year Bulgarian poker pro Alex Kulev has established himself as one of the world’s top high-stakes players since 2023. The 29-year-old earned the biggest score of his career, taking the $2,566,000 top prize at the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $100,000 No-Limit Hold ’em
Month: May 2024
Sunday Recap: $40 Million OSS XL keeps ramping up
Our OSS XL continued this past weekend with over $40 Million in total guarantees. Included was one of the biggest PLO events in our history. Read all about it in our May 19th Sunday Recap. We also had Day 1A of three Main Event ($2.5 Million, $2 Million and $1 Million GTD), with the final
$73M cryptocurrency pig butchering scam lands two in custody
The duo is allegedly part of an international crime gang that used crypto to launder their funds The US Department of Justice has detained two people blamed for orchestrating a money laundering scheme that funneled over $73 million through US financial institutions and eventually converted it into Tether USDT tokens. Daren Li was taken into custody at Hartsfield-Jackson International
Analyzing historical statistics for successful tennis prop betting
Key in on several factors to help you better approach tennis prop betting Analyzing historical statistics is a crucial component of successful tennis prop betting. Prop bets, or proposition bets, are wagers on specific events within a match rather than the final outcome. To gain an edge in this type of betting, bettors must delve into detailed
How shoe penetration can alter your play in online blackjack
If you’re able to follow the shoe penetration, you might be able to win more against the dealer In online blackjack, shoe penetration is a factor that can significantly impact your strategy and potential success. Shoe penetration refers to the percentage of the deck or decks used before reshuffling occurs. High shoe penetration means a greater portion
New York bill hopes to expedite licensing process
Senator Addabbo has filed a bill that would force New York to consider casino applications sooner Sen. Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) have proposed a last-minute bill to speed up the current process for granting casino licenses in New York. The bill requires operators to submit bids by July 31 and allows
Adrian Mateos ships Triton Montenegro event for $1.7 million
The high-stakes Spanish grinder took down Justin Saliba for a huge payday Adrian Mateos navigated through 159 players to win the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $50,000 No-Limit Hold ’em eight-max event after a heads-up battle with Justin Saliba for his second Triton title and a $1,761,000 payday. The 29-year-old Spanish grinder
Strategies for playing rag hands when you’re in a late position in Texas Hold’em
Selective aggression and blind stealing could help you win more when holding rags Playing rag hands (low-value hands) can be a challenging task in poker, especially when you are in a late position. However, with the right strategies, you can still make profitable moves and maximize your opportunities. Here are a few strategies to consider when playing rag hands from a
There’s little chance New York’s online poker bill advances in 2024
Senator Addabbo may have submitted his bill too late to be considered this session A bill to legalize online poker in New York was left off the agenda before last week’s meeting of a Senate committee to discuss the issue. This means the chances of passing legislation in 2024 could be shelved for now. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and
The Non-Poker Book That Will Increase Your Bottom Line: The Untethered Soul
If you’re desperate for a practical way to stop tilt and regain control over your emotions, Michael Singer’s The Untethered Soul might just offer the answers you’ve been looking for. Having cycled between academia and eastern philosophy, Singer turned life as a barefoot hippie into an empire of goodness, building and selling multiple multi-million dollar
OSS XL has huge Main Events this weekend
We have another huge weekend on tap here at ACR Poker and it’s highlighted by the third weekend of our famous OSS XL. The Extra Large version of our flagship tourney series began on May 5th and continues through Monday, May 27th. It has over $40 Million in total guarantees, with buy-ins suitable for every
US Senate shows SEC overstepped its reach with cryptocurrency rule on banks
Lawmakers approve legislation that overturns a recent SEC decision on how banks work with crypto A joint resolution recently passed by the US Senate calls for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to overturn restrictions on financial institutions conducting business with cryptocurrency firms. US Senators passed H.J. Res. 109 by a 60-38 vote on