The new schedule includes 24 stops and begins on January 1 The World Series of Poker is shaking up its approach to the WSOP Circuit next year, shifting to a full calendar-year structure for the first time. Schedules for the opening half of the 2026 season were released this week, outlining 24 stops across the
Month: December 2025
The 5% Flop Where You Can Have Massive Edge
When it comes to poker tournaments, most hands end up being zero-edge situations, meaning that both players would play it the same way if the hands were reversed (ie. with an effective stack of 20BB, regardless if you hold AA against your opponent’s KK, or hold KK against your opponent’s AA, all the chips are
December Is Player Appreciation Month – $500,000 In Rewards Up For Grabs
Don’t forget that December is officially all about you. Through January 2nd, we’re turning the entire stretch into Player Appreciation Month, with $500,000 in giveaways lined up and plenty of chances for you to cash in. All month long, we’re boosting our flagship leaderboards. The Beast, Sit & Crush, and Blitz Beast races are running
Tilt-Proof Budgeting: Bankroll Rules to Stop Emotional Bets
The intersection of money and emotion creates one of the most significant challenges in any form of betting or gaming. A string of unfortunate losses or a single frustrating outcome can trigger an emotional response known as tilt, leading to impulsive and irrational decisions. When this emotional state causes a player to abandon their financial
The 5 Rules of Over/Under: A Simple Betting Strategy
Sports betting offers a diverse landscape of wagers that go far beyond simply picking which team will win. One of the most popular and accessible options for newcomers is the Over/Under bet, also known as totals betting. Instead of focusing on the victor, this type of wager centers on the combined final score of both
Binance Is Getting in on the Prediction Markets Craze
The exchange is launching predict.fun, a platform built on BNB Chain by a former Binance employee Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is drawing new attention to prediction markets after spotlighting predict.fun, a platform built on BNB Chain by a former Binance employee. The site allows users to wager on outcomes while earning yield on the
The Impact of Off-Field Issues on Postseason Futures Bets
Evaluating postseason futures requires balancing on-field data with off-field context Postseason futures bets rely heavily on long-term stability, so off-field issues can shift a team’s outlook faster than on-field performance alone. Injuries, contract disputes, suspensions, and internal conflicts all create uncertainty that oddsmakers factor into updated prices. Bettors who track these developments early often gain
Handling Near-Misses Strategically on Progressive Jackpots
Treat the dramatic moments as neutral events and not predictors of future outcomes Near-misses are a defining part of progressive jackpot slots, creating moments where the reels stop just short of a life-changing payout. While these close calls don’t influence the math of future spins, they can influence how players respond. Understanding how to handle
Virginia City Leaders Working To Block Casino Development
Leaders in Tysons are determined to block any effort to bring a casino to the city Virginia officials are stepping up efforts to halt a proposed casino project in Tysons, signaling the strongest political pushback since the idea surfaced in early 2023. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is preparing to vote on its 2026
Phil Hellmuth Finds Himself on the Losing Side Against Friends
A recent game at the Venetian Poker Studio didn’t go well for the Poker Brat Phil Hellmuth is known for dominating major tournament fields, but his friends managed to give him a rough night in a light-hearted private sit-and-go during F1 weekend in Las Vegas. The six-handed game, filmed at the Venetian Poker Studio and
Bluffing and Semi-Bluffing in Six-Plus Hold’em
Mixing value bets with selective bluffs prevents opponents from exploiting you Bluffing in Six-Plus Hold’em plays a bigger role than many newcomers expect, largely because the deck is shorter and players connect with the board more often. Fewer cards mean stronger average holdings, so your bluffs must tell a convincing story. Random stabs rarely work.
WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Main Event Surpasses Guarantee
The $3M GTD event was a huge draw, pushing the prize pool to $3.92 million The WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Main Event once again delivered a massive turnout, pushing the prize pool far beyond its $3 million guarantee. The $3,500 championship drew 1,224 entries, creating nearly $3.92 million in payouts and cementing











