Former Crypto CEO Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Ponzi Scheme February 13, 2026 Victims may qualify for restitution in the $200-million theft between 2019 and 2021 A federal judge in Virginia has sentenced Ramil Ventura Palafox, founder of Praetorian Group International, to 20 years in prison for running a large cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Prosecutors said the operation collected more than $200 million from investors between 2019 and 2021.
Using Recent Form and Streaks for Informed NHL Picks February 13, 2026 Factoring in recent form and streaks adds depth to your analysis and complements deeper research Using recent performance trends can be a useful angle when crafting your NHL picks. Teams on a winning run often play with higher confidence, moving the puck more decisively and making tighter defensive reads. Tracking how a club has performed
Recognizing and Avoiding Common Pai Gow Pitfalls February 13, 2026 Smart hand setting, steady bankroll control and calm decision-making can turn the game into a more consistent experience Pai Gow Poker moves at a slower pace than most casino table games, which can create a false sense of security. Many players assume the relaxed tempo means lower risk, but poor hand-setting decisions can quietly drain
Virginia Casino Advances Following Removal of Location Information February 13, 2026 If approved by the Senate, the bill still has to move to the House for further debate A proposal that could allow a casino in Fairfax County cleared another hurdle this week after lawmakers removed language tying the project to Tysons. The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 10-5 to advance Senate Bill 756 with
Poker Hall of Famer Brian Rast Wins PGT Mixed Games Championship February 13, 2026 The $25,000 buy-in game delivered a first prize of $480,000 and another title for Rast Brian Rast added another major title to his résumé by winning the $25,000 10-Game Championship at the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games series. The Poker Hall of Famer topped a 64-entry field to earn $480,000 and the trophy, continuing a career
Adjusting to Different Stack Sizes in the Big Blind February 13, 2026 Adjusting to stack sizes helps reduce costly mistakes and allows you to defend more confidently Playing from the big blind can feel uncomfortable for beginners, especially because you are forced to put chips in before seeing your cards. The key to handling this spot well is understanding how stack sizes change your decisions. Your strategy
MSPT Returns to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Next Week February 13, 2026 The tour will take place at the Potawatomi Casino from February 17 to 22 The Major Series of Poker is heading back to Milwaukee next week for another stop in its 17th season. The tour will take over Potawatomi Casino from February 17 to 22, marking the second Major event of the year and bringing
Peer-To-Peer Crypto Exchange Paxful to Pay $4 Million for Working with Criminals February 12, 2026 Leaders of the disgraced exchange have either already been sentenced or face sentencing Peer-to-peer crypto marketplace Paxful has been ordered to pay a $4 million penalty after admitting it benefited from criminal activity on its platform. The US Justice Department said the company pleaded guilty in December to charges tied to promoting illegal prostitution, transmitting
How To Bet on NFL Futures in Fantasy Football Leagues February 12, 2026 Hedging can be especially useful if your original pick performs well early in the season Betting on NFL futures in fantasy football leagues means wagering on long-term outcomes rather than weekly results. Futures bets focus on events that are decided over the course of the NFL season, like which team will win the Super Bowl,
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California Lawmakers Approve Rules to Significantly Alter Cardroom Landscape February 12, 2026 The changes follow years of disputes between tribes and cardrooms over game structures and regulatory authority California regulators have approved two major rule changes that will reshape how cardrooms operate across the Golden State. The Office of Administrative Law signed off on the updates, which take effect April 1. Card rooms must submit compliance plans
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