Where every decision can determine survival, subtlety can sometimes be the sharpest weapon In Texas Hold’em tournaments, survival is just as important as aggression. While flashy plays and big bluffs often draw attention, many successful players thrive by taking the opposite approach—playing under the radar. Stealth in tournament poker means blending into the table dynamic,
Month: August 2025
America’s Place Casino in Illinois Opens Poker Room Ahead of Schedule
The casino has been planning this event for the past couple of years America’s Place Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has opened its Harbor Poker Room ahead of schedule, adding another gaming option to its growing lineup. The six-table room officially launched over the weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included city officials and casino executives.
Sunday Recap: Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms Continue
Day 1C of our Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms ($8 Million GTD NLH and $2 Million GTD PLO) ran yesterday, with a solid turnout in both tourneys. We also had a slew of Venom Specials and our regular big Sunday tourneys. Read full details in our August 17th Sunday Recap. Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms There were
Kraken Forced to Halt Monero Deposits Following 51% Attack
The attack occurred over the weekend, although Kraken identified the issue early on Kraken has halted Monero (XMR) deposits after the privacy-focused blockchain came under a 51% attack, raising new concerns about network security. The decision was announced on Friday, with the exchange stating that one mining pool had gained majority control of Monero’s hashing
Lefty vs. Righty Matchups in MLB Player Prop Bets
Recognizing how lefty versus righty dynamics shape performance allows you to spot edges Lefty vs. righty matchups play a huge role in MLB betting markets, especially when it comes to player prop bets. Baseball has long been a game of splits, where handedness often dictates performance outcomes. Understanding these tendencies can give bettors an edge
Bonus and Side Bet Strategies in Spanish 21
A balanced approach allows you to enjoy the game while managing variance responsibly Spanish 21, a popular blackjack variation, introduces bonus payouts and side bet options that can significantly alter the way players approach the game. Unlike standard blackjack, this variant uses a Spanish deck with no tens, which slightly increases the house edge. However,
Sri Lanka Government Committee Approves Gambling Regulatory Bill
The government has taken another step toward realizing its gambling ambitions Sri Lanka has moved a step closer to overhauling its gambling framework after the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance approved the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill. The decision was made on August 12, 2025, during a session chaired by lawmaker Rauff Hakeem in place of
Jennifer Shahade Takes Down Women’s Summer Festival Main Event in London
Shahade defeated Claire Taylor in heads-up play to earn the title Jennifer Shahade added another highlight to her career last week by winning the Women’s Summer Festival Main Event in London. The PokerStars ambassador collected £22,200 after outlasting a field of 193 players at the Clermont London. The tournament carried a £400 buy-in and marked
When Mucking Beats Going All-In in Texas Hold’em
Going all-in recklessly may feel bold, but folding at the right time keeps you in the game to win In Texas Hold’em, players often dream about the big double-up, pushing all their chips in and scoring a massive pot. However, there are many moments where folding quietly, or mucking your hand, is actually the stronger
ClubWPT Gold’s New ‘Hand Reveal’ Feature Turns Controversial
The new option allows players to pay to see others’ hole cards ClubWPT Gold has rolled out a new feature that is already dividing its player base. Called “Reveal Hands,” the option allows users to see the hole cards of every player at the table after a hand concludes, provided they are willing to pay
Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms in Full Swing – Day 1C This Sunday!
The Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms are well underway, with both tournaments ($8 Million GTD No Limit Hold’em and the $2 Million GTD Pot Limit Omaha) running side by side. Players from Days 1A and 1B have already secured their seats in Day 2, and your next shot to join them comes this Sunday, August 17th,
Coinbase Mistakenly Approves Assets to 0x Swapper, Loses $300K
The error occurred after a wallet interacted with a contract not intended to receive token approvals Coinbase has confirmed it lost roughly $300,000 in tokens after mistakenly granting approvals to a 0x Project smart contract known as the “swapper.” The incident, first flagged by Venn Network security researcher Deebeez, occurred when the exchange’s corporate wallet