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
Using Social Media Insights To Inform Your Soccer Betting Decisions December 19, 2025 Staying informed in real time can be the difference between betting late and betting smart Social media has become a real-time newswire for soccer, and bettors who know how to use it can gain useful context before placing a wager. Platforms like X, Instagram, and even TikTok often surface information faster than traditional outlets. Team
Exploring Optional Side Bets: Risk vs. Reward in Live Blackjack Party December 19, 2025 Balancing risk and reward allows you to enjoy the features without letting high-variance wagers dominate your play Optional side bets play a central role in Live Blackjack Party, the online blackjack game that blends standard rules with fastpaced bonus mechanics. These bets are in-game wagers that trigger special payouts tied to card patterns and party-style
New IRS Rule Could Benefit a Lot of Casino Gamblers December 19, 2025 The update should simplify things for players who enjoy the casino without chasing massive jackpots A quiet change from the Internal Revenue Service could bring some relief to casino players, especially those who frequent slot machines. Beginning in 2026, the IRS will raise the minimum jackpot that triggers mandatory pay and tax withholding from $1,200
Bernhard Binder Wins WSOP Paradise Main Event for $10 Million December 19, 2025 The Austrian player survived a massive field to take the top prize Bernhard Binder delivered a breakthrough performance at the 2025 WSOP Paradise Main Event, capturing the title and a $10 million top prize in the Bahamas. The Austrian outlasted a massive field that pushed past the $60 million guarantee, making the event one of
Cash Game Tactics in Short Deck Poker December 19, 2025 Players who can adjust quickly to the format gain a clear edge Short Deck poker cash games require a mindset shift from traditional No-Limit Hold’em. With cards below six removed, hand values change, equities run closer, and aggression becomes far more important. Starting hand selection is the first major adjustment. Premium hands still matter,
Princess Cruises Reportedly Removing Poker Tables from Its Ships December 19, 2025 Poker fans sailing with Princess will need to book carefully if they want a seat at the table Princess Cruises is reportedly phasing poker tables out of most of its shipboard casinos, a move that has surprised and disappointed many longtime guests. The change came to light through recent discussions on Cruise Critic forums, where
Federal Reserve Open to Cryptocurrency as It Withdraws ‘Outdated’ Guidance December 18, 2025 The update reflects a recalibration as digital assets move closer to the financial mainstream The US Federal Reserve has taken a notable step toward easing its stance on digital assets by withdrawing guidance issued in 2023 that restricted how Fed-supervised banks could work with cryptocurrency. The change affects both insured and uninsured banks and signals