Bid for Casino at New York’s Citi Field Draws Criticism September 11, 2025 Steve Cohen’s proposed casino project is facing backlash as final submissions are due The debate over billionaire Steve Cohen’s proposed casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field is heating up in Queens. A packed public hearing at Borough Hall this week saw supporters and opponents of the $8 billion Metropolitan Park project trading chants
South Carolina Poker Player Gary Watts Challenges State Over Poker Laws September 11, 2025 Watts argues that police had no right to raid his game and make arrests Gary Watts, a South Carolina poker player, is taking the state to court in a case that could reshape how private poker games are treated under local law. Watts argues that he and his friends were unfairly targeted when authorities raided
The Role of Luck vs. Skill in Heads-Up Poker September 11, 2025 The best heads-up players thrive because they learn how to minimize the impact of bad luck In heads-up poker, the constant back-and-forth between luck and skill is more obvious than in almost any other poker format. With only two players at the table, every hand is contested, and there is no room to wait around
PokerStars Cancels First Fall COOP in 9 Years Due to ‘System Upgrade’ September 11, 2025 The poker platform is allegedly unable to schedule the upgrade at another time PokerStars has announced it will not be hosting its Fall Championship of Online Poker (COOP) in the US this year, ending a nine-year streak. The operator cited ongoing “platform upgrades” as the reason for the cancellation, signaling that technical changes and future
Runner-Up Glory: Ebony Kenney Claims $614K at Triton ONE High Roller in Jeju September 10, 2025 ACR Pro Ebony Kenney once again proved she belongs on the biggest stages in poker, taking second place in the $15,000 Triton ONE High Roller during the Triton ONE festival in Jeju, South Korea. The performance added $614,500 to her career earnings, making it the second-largest cash of her career and another milestone moment in
Gemini Has High Expectations for Its IPO, Eyes $3B Valuation September 10, 2025 Gemini has upped the ante in its bid to launch an IPO Crypto exchange Gemini has raised expectations for its public debut, setting its sights on a valuation above $3 billion. The firm, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, disclosed in an updated filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it now intends to
Reading Pre-Match Tennis Interviews Can Give You a Moneyline Edge September 10, 2025 In tight matchups, insights can make the difference between a winning and losing moneyline bet Pre-match tennis interviews are often overlooked by bettors, but they can provide valuable information that influences how you approach moneyline wagers. While statistics, rankings, and recent results are the backbone of betting analysis, the way players talk about themselves, their
Navigating Multi-Level Online Slot Tournaments September 10, 2025 Balance risk with smart play to increase your chances of thriving all the way to the final table Multi-level online slot tournaments add an extra layer of excitement compared to standard slot competitions, offering players a structured path that often resembles advancing through stages in a video game. Unlike single-level tournaments where you simply play
Thailand Can Give up on Casino Plans as New Anti-Gambling PM Sworn In September 10, 2025 PM Anutin Charnvirakul has repeatedly expressed his opposition to the plans Thailand’s path toward casino legalization appears to have come to a halt with the appointment of Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old leader of the Bhumjaithai Party was elected on September 5 after securing 311 votes in parliament, comfortably surpassing
Alex Montgomery Ships the UKPC Masters Main Event After Solid Run September 10, 2025 The win gave him another $117,000 to add to his growing bankroll Alex Montgomery has etched his name into the history of the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event after claiming victory at Dusk Till Dawn. The English player outlasted a huge field of 937 entries to secure the title, the trophy, and a
Exploring the Most Effective Betting Patterns in Short Deck September 10, 2025 In Short Deck, understanding how patterns interact with the higher variance of the game is essential Short Deck, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, has grown popular in recent years thanks to its fast pace and big action. With fewer cards in the deck and a unique hand ranking system, betting patterns become even more
Measure To Reverse Poker Tax in the Big Beautiful Bill Fails September 10, 2025 Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add the bill to the Defense budget A push to roll back a controversial new gambling tax has stalled in Washington, leaving US poker players and other gamblers bracing for changes set to take effect in 2026. Unfortunately, the GOP-controlled Rules Committee did not accept the FAIR BET Act