Japan Could Be Ready to Start Next Phase of Casino Expansion October 7, 2025 The country doesn’t even have its first IR operational, but is already looking at growth Japan may soon enter the next stage of its casino expansion plan, with local governments preparing for a new round of bids to host integrated resorts (IRs). This is well before the first IR is operational. According to reports from
Three Pro Baseball Players Suspended for Playing Online Poker October 7, 2025 Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League has benched and fined the players Three pitchers from Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) have been suspended for participating in online gambling, including poker. The players — Guo Yu-yan, Chen Guan-hao, and Wu Yu-cheng of the TSG Hawks — were found to have played online Texas Hold’em, prompting swift
Focusing on Long-Term Strategy vs. Short-Term Gain in PLO Tournaments October 7, 2025 Long-term strategy in PLO tournaments is about embracing variance, managing risk, and trusting the math Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments are some of the most unpredictable in poker, where even the best players can experience massive swings. Because of this volatility, a long-term strategy often outweighs short-term gain. Players who focus solely on quick results usually
Continued Decline in WSOPE Participation Could Expedite Changes October 7, 2025 The Main Event has seen a drop in attendance every year for the past three years Participation numbers for the 2025 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) have continued to slide, raising questions about whether the event’s long stay in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, may finally come to an end. The €10,350 (US$12,110) Main Event attracted
Walmart-Owned OnePay Moves Into the Crypto Space October 6, 2025 The move will offer crypto trading and custody in the app Walmart-owned financial platform OnePay is preparing to take a major step into digital assets, with plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading and custody features later this year. According to a CNBC report citing insider sources, the company will begin by supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether
Exploring Different Types of UFC Bets: From Moneylines to Props October 6, 2025 Mixing props, method bets and moneylines in a parlay can yield large payouts when chosen wisely Betting on UFC fights offers a wide range of options that go far beyond simply picking a winner. Understanding each type of bet helps bettors make smarter choices and manage risk more effectively. The most common wager is the
Exploring Strategies for Playing Multi-Deck Spanish 21 October 6, 2025 Smart players leverage opportunities by staying patient and building hands when the odds favor bonuses Spanish 21 is a popular blackjack variation that removes all tens from the deck, creating a unique challenge for players. When played with multiple decks, the game’s dynamics shift further, requiring sharper strategy and deeper understanding of odds. Because there
Vegas Poker Dealer and Podcaster Wins NAPT Las Vegas Main Event Entry October 6, 2025 The host of the Snack Attack Podcast is on his way to the big game Clyde “Snack Attack” Gaskins, one of the most recognized poker dealers in Las Vegas, is heading from the box to the felt after winning a seat in the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas Main Event. The Aria
What Changes When Mucking in Short-Handed vs. Full Ring Games October 6, 2025 Successful players know when folding shows strength and when it signals weakness Mucking — the act of folding your hand without showing it — plays a different strategic role depending on the number of players at the table. In a full-ring game, with nine or ten players, mucking tends to happen more frequently because stronger
Rumors Suggest WSOPE May Move Out of Rozvadov October 6, 2025 There’s talk the poker tournament series could give up on King’s Casino Rumors are circulating that the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) could be leaving Rozvadov, Czech Republic, after 2025. The long-running partnership between the WSOP and King’s Casino may be nearing its end, with several professional players hinting that next year’s series could
How To Muhammad Ali Your Way To Victory Against Aggressive Regs October 3, 2025 In 1974, Muhammad Ali shocked the world by beating the undefeated heavyweight champion George Foreman using the “rope a dope” strategy: leaning against the ropes, absorbing punishment, and letting his opponent exhaust himself before striking back. Modern poker players would do well to apply the same lesson when facing the aggressive regulars that have become
Tether CEO Believes All Currency Will Be Stablecoins by 2030 October 3, 2025 Changes in financial approaches will fuel a move toward stablecoins Tether co-founder Reeve Collins believes that by the end of this decade, all forms of money will exist in the form of stablecoins. Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, Collins said the shift is inevitable as finance continues to move onto blockchain rails. In his view,