Mexican Casinos Shuttered Over Money-Laundering Allegations November 13, 2025 The move comes as the country has vowed to change its dependence on land-based gaming Mexican authorities have shut down 13 casinos following allegations that the venues were part of a large money-laundering network that moved millions of dollars out of the country. Officials announced the closures on Wednesday, describing the operation as the result
‘Birthday Present’ Leads to NAPT Main Event Win for Gal Yifrach November 13, 2025 The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament only as part of a weekend birthday celebration Gal Yifrach turned his 39th birthday into a career highlight after winning the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas Main Event. The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament as part of a weekend celebration and ended up outlasting 738
Adjusting Aggression Levels As Blinds Increase in Freezeouts November 13, 2025 Strategic aggression is not just about pushing chips, it’s about pushing at the right moments Managing aggression as blinds rise in a freezeout tournament is one of the most important adjustments a player can make. The changing stack-to-blind dynamics force everyone to rethink hand values, opening ranges, and risk tolerance. Players who fail to adapt
Ontario Court Agrees Online Poker Market Can Move Beyond Borders November 13, 2025 The decision means that the Canadian province may interact with US online poker Ontario’s online poker and gaming market could soon expand beyond national borders following a major ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal. The court decided that provincially regulated gambling sites can legally allow players in Ontario to compete with participants outside Canada,
Visa to Pilot New Fiat-Funded Stablecoin Payout System in the US November 12, 2025 Once against all-things crypto, Visa has rapidly changed its position Visa is taking another step into digital finance with a new stablecoin payout pilot in the United States. The program allows businesses with fiat-funded accounts to send payments directly in USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, to crypto wallets through Visa Direct. The
Utilizing Statistical Models for Soccer Betting November 12, 2025 When used wisely, statistical models transform betting into a structured and winning process Using statistical models in soccer betting allows bettors to make informed decisions instead of relying solely on gut feeling or bias. Soccer is a game of small margins, and data analysis helps identify patterns that aren’t obvious from watching matches alone. By
How to Deal with Variance in Spanish 21 November 12, 2025 Accepting variance as a natural part of the game allows you to focus on skill and consistency Variance is an unavoidable part of Spanish 21, just like in any casino game that relies on both skill and probability. The key to handling it lies in understanding its role and adjusting expectations accordingly. Even if you
New Florida Bill Looks to Significantly Rewrite Gambling Laws November 12, 2025 House Bill 189 seeks clarity on oversight of gaming and amusement machines Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 189, a sweeping proposal aimed at modernizing and tightening the state’s gambling laws. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2026, seeks to clarify the state’s oversight of gaming and amusement machines while strengthening enforcement
Russian Church Removes Bishop After Finding Out He’s a Poker Pro November 12, 2025 Metropolitan Nestor no longer oversees parishes across France, Spain, Portugal and Italy The Russian Orthodox Church has removed one of its top European bishops after discovering his secret side career as a poker player. Metropolitan Nestor, born Evgeny Sirotenko in Moscow in 1974, was dismissed for “disciplinary reasons,” though reports suggest the decision may also
How to Navigate the Turn and River Effectively in Heads-Up Play November 12, 2025 It’s not about raw aggression; it’s about reading patterns and making decisions align with a believable strategy Navigating the turn and river in heads-up poker requires sharp observation, discipline, and the ability to adjust quickly. With only one opponent, every decision carries more weight, and each street provides crucial information. Successful players know that these
Big Poker Names Sign up for Big Deal Charity Event in Las Vegas November 12, 2025 Phil Hellmuth will once again emcee the popular annual event Las Vegas is once again combining poker, philanthropy, and Formula 1 excitement with the return of the Big Deal for One Drop charity poker event. Hosted by Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil and Lune Rouge, the event takes place on November 21 at
Square Launches Its Bitcoin Payment Feature for Over 4M Sellers November 11, 2025 The Square POS system now allows merchants to opt in and process payments in Bitcoin Square has officially rolled out its Bitcoin payment feature, giving more than four million sellers worldwide the ability to accept cryptocurrency at checkout. The launch allows merchants using Square’s point-of-sale system to opt in and process payments in Bitcoin, marking