Celsius Founder to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Case April 29, 2026 Alexander Mashinsky has agreed to pay $10 million following the Celsius collapse The founder of the defunct cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, Alexander Mashinsky, has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. It includes a significant financial penalty and a lifetime ban from the industry. Under the terms of the agreement filed in the Southern
Best Situational Angles for Betting MLB Pitcher Props April 29, 2026 Pitcher props reward situational analysis over surface stats, especially in strikeout and outs-based markets MLB pitcher props, particularly strikeouts and total outs, are priced using projections that blend recent performance and season averages. The edge comes from identifying spots where those projections lag behind real conditions. Lineup composition is the first filter. Strikeout props gain
Structuring Short vs Long Progressive Jackpot Sessions Without Chasing Losses April 29, 2026 Session structure determines risk exposure and helps prevent loss-chasing behavior in progressive jackpot play Progressive jackpots are funded by continuous wagers, with a portion feeding a growing prize pool. The math is simple: base games typically carry higher house edges, offset by rare jackpot events. That structure tempts players to extend sessions beyond rational limits,
Resorts World Delivers First Casino Table Games to New York City April 29, 2026 The casino has officially introduced the first commercial casino table games in the history of the five boroughs The Genting Group has successfully transitioned its Resorts World facility in Queens, NY, into a full-scale gaming destination after securing a competitive casino license late last year. This development marks a historic shift for the city, which
Former NBA Guard Damon Jones Cops to Role in Illegal Poker Ring April 29, 2026 The disgraced player has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring Former professional basketball player Damon Jones has admitted his role in a multi-year illegal gambling operation involving fraudulent sports betting and rigged poker games. Appearing in a federal court in Brooklyn, the former guard entered a guilty
How to Strategically Use Continuation Bets in Freezeouts April 29, 2026 A disciplined approach to continuation betting improves fold equity and stack preservation in freezeout tournaments Freezeout tournaments remove the safety net. Once chips are gone, there is no rebuy. That changes how continuation bets (c-bets) function. A c-bet is simply a follow-up bet from the preflop aggressor. In freezeouts, each c-bet carries more weight because
The Lodge Poker Club in Texas Reopens as Grand Jury Rejects Case April 29, 2026 The cardroom owners celebrate a legal victory as a grand jury rejects all illegal gambling charges The Lodge Card Club is preparing to resume operations in Texas after a grand jury chose not to indict the facility or its ownership group on illegal gambling charges. This decision follows a period of intense legal pressure and
Block Enables Proof of Reserves So Anyone Can Verify the Company’s Bitcoin Holdings April 28, 2026 The company explains the move as a means for being more transparent and gaining trust In a move to bolster transparency within the digital asset sector, the Jack Dorsey-led firm announced that its corporate treasury, alongside flagship services Cash App and Square, now utilizes on-chain signatures for asset verification. By implementing this system, the company
Impact of Goaltending Matchups on NHL Moneyline Bets April 28, 2026 Starting goalie quality and form shift implied probabilities in NHL moneyline markets Goaltending drives NHL outcomes more than any single skater position. A confirmed starter can swing a moneyline by 20 to 40 cents, especially when elite netminders face replacement-level backups. Markets react quickly, but not always efficiently, particularly with late confirmations or injury-related starts.
Managing Your Bankroll When Chasing Respins April 28, 2026 Respin features increase volatility, requiring strict bankroll segmentation and loss limits to avoid rapid depletion Respins are designed to extend play while increasing variance. They often trigger after near-miss outcomes or partial symbol hits, encouraging continued wagering. The math behind them does not improve long-term return; it redistributes it into streakier outcomes. That structure creates
Illinois Renews Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s Gaming License April 28, 2026 The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a four-year license renewal for the casino Regulators in Illinois have officially extended the operating authority for Hard Rock Casino Rockford, granting a four-year license renewal during a meeting held on April 23. This decision is retroactive to January 2026 and marks a continued commitment to the facility, which
Rampage Becomes Victim of NY Poker Tournament Scam April 28, 2026 Ethan “Rampage” Yau has publicly detailed a significant financial loss after winning a high-stakes private poker game Professional poker player and popular content creator Ethan Yau, known to his fans as Rampage, has become a central figure in a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of unregulated poker games. Per his own admission, it’s not the