Adjusting Your Heads-up Strategy Based on Opponent Types December 29, 2025 Adjusting Your Heads-up Strategy Based on Opponent Types Heads-up poker strips the game down to its core, forcing constant decisions and frequent confrontations. With only two players, adapting to your opponent becomes more important than following any fixed strategy. Success often depends on recognizing patterns and making timely adjustments. Against tight opponents, patience and pressure
Ontario’s Poker Sharing Plans Face Obstacles from Gambling Operators December 29, 2025 Several provinces promise to stand in the way of online poker expansion Plans to reconnect Ontario’s online poker market with international player pools have hit a new roadblock. Several Canadian gambling operators are pushing back against the idea, slowing the momentum that briefly built after a favorable court ruling earlier this year. Three provincial lottery
Three Things Every Amateur Poker Player Needs to Hear December 26, 2025 I spent far too many years at the beginning of my poker career making the same expensive mistakes over and over. Here are three lessons that would’ve saved me a small fortune if I’d learned them right off the bat. 1. Fold Big Hands You have pocket queens and the board is jack-high on the
US Lawmakers Scramble to Keep Crypto Stakers from Double Taxation December 22, 2025 The efforts show growing momentum in Congress to align crypto taxes with how the technology actually works US lawmakers are pressing federal tax officials to rethink how cryptocurrency staking rewards are taxed, warning that current rules could unfairly hit investors twice. A bipartisan group in the House is asking the Internal Revenue Service to revisit
Clay Court Over/Under Strategies for Tennis Based on Rally Lengths December 22, 2025 Rally lengths offer insight that standard statistics alone often miss Clay courts naturally create longer rallies, which makes over/under betting very different compared to hard or grass surfaces. The slower pace and higher bounce extend points, directly affecting total games and total points markets. Rally length is one of the clearest indicators for clay totals.
Recognizing Patterns in Respin Triggers for Consistent Results December 22, 2025 Recognizing respin trigger patterns is about awareness, not control approach slot sessions with clearer expectations. While outcomes are always random, understanding how respins are commonly activated allows for better bankroll planning and calmer decisionmaking during play. Respin features are often tied to specific symbol collections, reel locks, or near-miss setups. Many games require landing a
New Jersey Considering New Casino Options as New York Prepares Market December 22, 2025 Any expansion would require voter approval through a constitutional amendment New Jersey lawmakers are rethinking the state’s casino map as New York moves forward with three new downstate casino licenses. With competition set to increase just across the Hudson River, some officials worry New Jersey could lose gambling dollars unless it expands beyond Atlantic City.
Maurice Hawkins Facing Arrest Warrant Over Florida Poker Room Brawl December 22, 2025 The outcome could influence future policies around player conduct and enforcement across poker rooms nationwide Maurice Hawkins is dealing with fresh legal trouble after an arrest warrant was issued in Florida, tied to a poker room altercation. Authorities issued the warrant on December 18, 2025, following a physical dispute that reportedly took place during a
Creating a Balanced Ranging Strategy for Heads-up Play December 22, 2025 Balanced ranging is about staying unpredictable without becoming random Creating a balanced ranging strategy for heads-up play starts with understanding how wide both players must operate. With only two players, blinds come around fast, forcing frequent decisions. This naturally expands opening ranges and increases the number of marginal spots you must navigate with care.
Schuyler Thornton Ships 2025 WPT World Championship for $2 Million December 22, 2025 The victory also includes a $10,400 seat in next year’s WPT World Championship The 2025 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up in Las Vegas, closing out a packed December that featured several massive tournament stops around the globe. When the dust settled, Schuyler Thornton stood alone at the top. Following record fields at
The Sickest Bluff Ever? Genius or Insanity? December 19, 2025 There’s a hand from a streamed game that happened recently that has divided the poker world whether it’s total poker genius or absolute punt-Hall-of-Fame-worthy insanity. Let me break it down for you so you can decide for yourself. If you’re not familiar with the characters, both players in the hand – Luda Chris and Big
Crypto-Friendly Lawyer Mike Selig to Lead the CFTC December 19, 2025 The appointment could pave the way for a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment The US Senate has confirmed crypto-focused attorney Mike Selig as the new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, placing a known digital asset supporter at the head of a key market regulator. The vote passed 53–43 as part of a larger group