Chess Player Michael Casella Bests Nick Schulman in Heads-up Battle June 1, 2026 Chess champion Michael Casella defeated two poker pros to capture a WSOP title A debut performance concluded at the 2026 World Series of Poker when chess master Michael Casella conquered Event #8, the $1,500 Badugi tournament. Casella navigated a highly competitive field and outlasted two iconic poker figures during three-handed play to secure his first
Responding to Three-Bets After Hijack Opens June 1, 2026 Hijack opens face wider three-bet pressure because late-position players can attack with more hands Opening from the hijack creates a middle-ground problem. You are not in early position, but you are not stealing from the button either. Your range should already be tighter than a cutoff or button opening range, which means your response to
$1 Million Bounty Won in WSOP Mini Mystery Millions Event June 1, 2026 A lucky recreational player became a millionaire by pulling a $1 million bounty at the series The inaugural Mini Mystery Millions event at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) produced a huge result for a player named Shelton when he drew the $1 million mystery bounty grand prize. Taking place just under six hours
Paxos Approved by the SEC To Be a Blockchain-Native Clearing Agency May 29, 2026 Paxos has achieved a milestone as the first blockchain-native firm to receive SEC clearing agency approval The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally approved Paxos as a registered clearing agency, marking a major turning point for financial market infrastructure. The historic decision allows the company’s subsidiary, Paxos Securities Settlement Company, to operate as an
Adjusting for Late Basketball Moneyline Movement May 29, 2026 Late moneyline movement can reveal market pressure, but bettors still need price discipline Basketball moneylines can move sharply before tipoff because of injuries, lineup confirmations, rest news, limit increases and professional betting action. A team that opened at -135 may close at -170 if key information supports it. An underdog can also shorten quickly if
Understanding Random vs Symbol vs Bonus Triggers in Progressive Slots May 29, 2026 Progressive slot triggers work differently, and knowing the type helps players understand payout timing Progressive slots link part of each qualifying wager to a jackpot prize. That prize may rise on one machine, across several machines or across an entire network. The way the jackpot is triggered is not always the same. Some games use
Golden Nugget Casino Owner to Buy Caesars Entertainment in All-Cash Deal May 29, 2026 Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to purchase Caesars Entertainment for around $17.6 billion Caesars Entertainment has announced an agreement to be purchased by Fertitta Entertainment for an all-cash sum of about $17.6b. The massive transaction includes assuming around $11.9b in outstanding debts currently held by the casino operator. Under the terms detailed in an official press
Dnegs Announces First Baby Is on the Way May 29, 2026 Daniel Negreanu and his wife, Amanda, have announced they are expecting their first child Professional poker superstar Daniel Negreanu revealed that he and his wife, Amanda, are expecting their first child later this year. The life-changing announcement surprised fans during the opening segment of his summer tournament video blog. The couple shared their excitement about
Navigating Post-Flop Play After UTG Opens May 29, 2026 Early-position opens usually represent stronger ranges, so beginners need discipline after the flop A UTG open comes from the earliest seat at the table, which normally means the raiser is starting with a tighter range. In most full-ring and six-max games, that range contains strong broadway cards, big pairs, suited aces and some suited connectors.
WPT Plans Two Season 24 Cyprus Stops This Year May 29, 2026 The World Poker Tour will host two major tournament festivals in Cyprus The World Poker Tour (WPT) announced its return to Cyprus for two highly anticipated tournament festivals during its current season. Both upcoming events will take place at the Chamada Prestige Hotel and Casino, providing international competitors with premier poker experiences in a popular
Liquid Users Can Now Use ChatGPT and Claude for Their Trades May 27, 2026 Multi-asset trading platform Liquid has launched Co-Invest to let users trade directly within ChatGPT and Claude The multi-asset trading platform Liquid has announced a major upgrade by enabling direct financial transactions inside prominent artificial intelligence assistants. Through the newly launched Co-Invest application, users can manage their accounts and execute live trades across multiple global markets
Capitalizing on In-Play Swings During Rain Delays in Tennis May 27, 2026 Rain delays can shift tennis momentum, pricing and conditions, but only when the context supports it Rain delays create one of the more unusual in-play betting windows in tennis because the match pauses without the score resetting. A player can leave the court under pressure, return with a cleaner tactical plan and find a better