Crypto Ransomware Attacks Grew in 2025, but Fewer Victims Are Paying February 27, 2026 Fewer victims paying ransoms may change the way attackers operate, but the risk of financial loss remains high Ransomware attacks involving cryptocurrency saw a significant increase in 2025, with hackers shifting focus toward smaller businesses and medium-sized targets. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, there were nearly 8,000 ransomware incidents last year, a 50% rise
Identifying Value in Moneyline Offseason NFL Futures Betting February 27, 2026 Combining roster analysis, historical trends, and careful odds comparison allows you to identify value in offseason NFL futures Betting on NFL futures during the offseason can offer attractive opportunities, but identifying value requires careful analysis. Moneyline bets, where you pick a team to win the Super Bowl or conference title, can be highly volatile early.
Understanding the Odds in Let It Ride February 27, 2026 Understanding the odds transforms Let It Ride from a guessing game into a structured, calculated experience Let It Ride looks simple on the surface, but understanding the odds is key to playing it well. The game is based on five-card poker, with players receiving three cards and the dealer revealing two community cards. You can
Virginia Casino Expansion Bill Survives Latest Vote, With Changes February 27, 2026 Operators such as Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts have previously shown interest in the Fairfax market Lawmakers in Virginia moved a step closer to allowing a casino in Fairfax County after a key House panel approved a revised bill. The House General Laws Committee voted 12-8 on Feb. 24 to advance an amended version of
WSOP Winner Ryan Riess Bowls Perfect Score to Win Prop Bet February 27, 2026 The win follows a prop bet between Riess and Jess Lonis Ryan Riess added another highlight to his competitive résumé this week, though it didn’t come at a poker table. The former World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion rolled a perfect 300 game in league play, cashing in on a $5,000 prop bet
Balancing Your Check-Raise Frequency from the Big Blind February 27, 2026 Over time, disciplined adjustments create a balanced big blind strategy that is difficult to exploit Defending the big blind is already challenging, and adding check-raises requires careful balance. Many players either never check-raise or do it far too often. Finding the right frequency keeps opponents guessing and protects your range. The big blind closes the
WSOPC Returns to Stone Resort Casino for Fifth Straight Year February 27, 2026 The return of the WSOPC marks another busy March for poker players in New York The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is heading back to Turning Stone Resort Casino for the fifth year in a row. The New York stop runs March 12-23 and remains the state’s only Circuit series on the 2026 schedule.
Indiana Bill Limiting Crypto-Specific Taxes Approved by Lawmakers February 26, 2026 If signed, HB1042 could give residents the ability to diversify retirement portfolios with digital assets Indiana lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at protecting cryptocurrency users and expanding investment options within state retirement plans. House Bill 1042 passed the legislature with a 59-33 vote and now awaits Governor Mike Braun’s signature. The legislation would prohibit
Tracking Closing Line Value for Long-Term Profitability in NHL Betting February 26, 2026 Consistently placing bets with positive closing line value can increase profitability, even with the natural variance of hockey Tracking closing line value (CLV) is a key strategy for NHL bettors aiming for long-term profitability. CLV measures the difference between the odds at which a bet was placed and the final closing odds. Consistently beating the
Using Probability to Guide Your Pai Gow Hand Setting Decisions February 26, 2026 Disciplined hand setting can narrow the house edge and produce more consistent results Pai Gow Poker blends luck with careful decision-making. While the game moves at a relaxed pace, hand setting is where skill makes a difference. Understanding probability can help players avoid costly mistakes and improve long-term results. Each seven-card hand must be split
Hawaii Appears to Be Ready to Give up on Gambling Legislation Once Again February 26, 2026 The Aloha State’s longstanding resistance to legalized gaming remains firmly in place for now Hawaii lawmakers appear ready to shelve gambling expansion efforts once again, with several proposals failing to move forward during the 2026 legislative session. Bills tied to casinos, a state lottery, cruise-ship gaming, and prediction markets stalled early and missed key committee
Disgraced Lawyer and Poker Player Tom Goldstein Guilty of Tax Fraud February 26, 2026 He’s unlikely to receive maximum penalties but could still serve several years behind bars Prominent attorney and high-stakes poker player Tom Goldstein has been convicted on most counts in a federal tax fraud case tied to his gambling activity. A jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, found him guilty on 12 of 16 charges after several days