Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates preparing for boxing match January 9, 2026 This matchup follows a tradition of “physicality bets” in poker High-stakes poker professional and two-time WSOP bracelet winner Dan “Jungleman” Cates is scheduled to make his sanctioned boxing debut on January 22. The event is sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) and will take place at the Beverly Hills Fight Club in Southern California.
Strategic Use of Min-Raises in Satellites January 9, 2026 A clinical approach to pot control ensures you don unnecessarily risk your tournament life In satellite poker tournaments, the primary strategic objective is survival rather than chip accumulation. Because the payout structure is flat—awarding identical prizes to all qualifiers regardless of their final stack size—players must adopt a risk-averse approach that differs significantly from standard
Thailand wins big in GPI Player of the Year race January 9, 2026 Punnat Punsri took home the GPI POY title On January 7, the Global Poker Index (GPI) officially confirmed that Punnat Punsri has won the 2025 GPI Player of the Year title. This victory marks a historic milestone as Punsri becomes the first Asian player to ever secure the world’s top ranking. The race concluded in
How to Win More NBA Bets: Proven Strategies That Work January 9, 2026 Learning how to win more sports bets in the NBA requires systematic execution rather than relying on instinct. The regulated U.S. sports betting market processes over $8 billion annually in NBA wagers, with professional bettors maintaining win rates between 54-58% through disciplined strategy implementation. Sharp handicappers consistently beat recreational bettors by exploiting market inefficiencies and
5 Poker New Year’s Resolutions That Will Increase Your Bottom Line in 2026 January 9, 2026 Poker New Year’s resolutions always sound the same. Put in more volume, study more, move up in stakes, stop tilting. And for 99% of people, by the time February rolls around, everything’s back to exactly how it was the year before. So for 2026, I propose we try something different: instead of making the same
Solana Mobile Plans SKR Token for Seeker Phone January 8, 2026 The Seeker has already shown strong early demand, with over 150,000 devices shipped or pre-ordered globally Solana Mobile has officially confirmed that its native SKR token will launch on January 21, 2026. This digital asset is designed to serve as the backbone of the “Seeker” smartphone ecosystem, providing a new layer of decentralized governance and
Evaluating Coach Strategies and Their Impact on Betting January 8, 2026 By studying a coach’s history, you can identify patterns in how they handle injuries and high-pressure situations In sports betting, evaluating coaching strategies is often the difference between a winning ticket and a near-miss. Unlike player stats, which are largely quantitative, coaching impact is qualitative and requires a deep understanding of game management. A coach’s
Playing the Joker: Best Practices for Wild Card Usage in Pai Gow January 8, 2026 Prioritize a balanced split over a single “monster” hand to minimize your losses and capitalize on the joker In Pai Gow Poker, the joker is not a standard wild card but is often referred to as a “bug.” For beginners, mastering its use is essential for balancing your two-card “low” hand and five-card “high” hand.
Cardrooms, Slots Targeted in New Florida Bill January 8, 2026 The comprehensive approach aims to strip localities of their ability to bypass state gambling laws A sweeping new gambling reform bill has been filed in Florida, targeting illegal gaming operations while removing diversity requirements from the state’s regulatory framework. Introduced by Sen. Clay Yarborough, SB 1164 proposes a wide range of changes that would impact
Patrick Leonard Wins Second PokerGO Title and Shot at $1M Freeroll January 8, 2026 The exclusive $1 million freeroll is open only to the top 40 eligible players of the year British poker pro Patrick Leonard has locked in a major victory to start the year, taking down Event #2 of the PGT Last Chance series. Leonard earned $315,000 for his first-place finish in the $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament
Bankroll Management for Short Deck Poker January 8, 2026 By acknowledging that you will face more frequent downswings, you can prepare yourself for the swings Short Deck poker, or Six Plus Hold’em, is a high-action game where removing low cards narrows equity gaps. For beginners, this means “swings” or variance will be much higher than in traditional No-Limit Hold’em. Proper bankroll management is about
Virginia’s New iGaming Bill Could Bring Poker to the State January 8, 2026 Virginia could become the first state of 2026 to legalize online gambling and poker Virginia is moving toward a major shift in its gambling landscape with the introduction of a new bill aimed at legalizing iGaming. State Representative Marcus Simon recently filed the legislation to kick off the 2026 session, proposing a framework that would