Leveraging Wild Symbols During Respins for Bigger Wins November 18, 2025 Each new Wild that lands during the Respins maximizes the chance of getting a Wild-filled screen Wild symbols are the cornerstone of slot machine mechanics, but their power is often amplified when combined with a Respin feature. Understanding how these features interact can drastically change your expected outcome. A standard Respin usually locks certain symbols—often
Mexico Moves Forward with Changes to Its Gambling Regime November 18, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is closer to finalizing key changes to how casinos operate Mexico is preparing a major overhaul of the laws that govern casinos and online gambling, aiming to close long-standing loopholes and bring the country’s rules in line with today’s digital reality. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration is drafting a
Poker dealer adds her name to the record books at the APT National Cup Championship November 18, 2025 Japanese poker dealer Ruiko Mamiya is only the third female player to win an APT event Ruiko Mamiya, a former poker dealer from Japan, has officially made history at the Asian Poker Tour Championship (APTC) series in Taipei. Mamiya secured a victory in the TWD 15,000 (US$495) buy-in National Cup Championship. Her win earns her
Adjusting Play Based on Opponents’ Tendencies in Rebuy Tournaments November 18, 2025 Continuous adaptation is the key to deep runs in rebuy poker tournaments The landscape of a rebuy tournament fundamentally changes once the rebuy period ends, and adjusting your strategy based on opponents’ tendencies is crucial for success. During the initial rebuy phase, recognize that players fall into two main categories: those who embrace aggression, knowing
PLO Grand Slam Prague Offers a Lot of Options for Omaha Fans November 18, 2025 The poker tournament series offers almost $3.5 million in guarantees The upcoming PLO Grand Slam in Prague is set to be a key event for Pot-Limit Omaha players this December. The festival, hosted at the All In Casino, will run for 12 days and features a packed schedule of seventeen tournaments. With over €3 million
Pro-Bitcoin fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake moves into El Salvador November 17, 2025 The expansion could mean that crypto-friendly businesses are carving out a stronger foothold in the economy. Steak’ n Shake, the classic American fast-food chain known for its burgers and milkshakes, is doubling down on its Bitcoin-friendly identity with a new expansion into El Salvador. The company announced the move after participating in the country’s Bitcoin
How to Bet on UFC Underdogs Successfully November 17, 2025 When combined, following certain principles will turn UFC underdog betting into a calculated strategy Betting on UFC underdogs can be one of the most profitable strategies in combat sports, but only when approached with discipline and a deeper understanding of what truly creates value. Underdogs win far more often than casual bettors expect, and learning
Understanding the Odds: A Deep Dive into Blackjack Probabilities November 17, 2025 Understanding probabilities won’t eliminate variance, but will guide you toward higher-value decisions Blackjack is one of the few casino games where players can meaningfully influence their long-term results, and the key to doing that lies in understanding the underlying probabilities. Every decision at the table comes down to the math behind the cards. When you
Wynn Resorts helps try to stop Massachusetts gambling expansion November 17, 2025 Despite being active in iGaming, Wynn wants to stop gambling expansion in the state A new push to expand online gambling in Massachusetts has sparked an unexpected showdown, placing Encore Boston Harbor operator Wynn Resorts on the same side as long-standing critics of gaming growth. Wynn didn’t speak at the recent legislative hearing on proposed
Phil Hellmuth believes WSOP bracelets may have lost their appeal November 17, 2025 There’s concern that distributing too many bracelets cheapens their value Phil Hellmuth, the record holder with 17 World Series of Poker bracelets, has never shied away from speaking his mind—and his latest stance targets the sheer volume of bracelets awarded each year. During a break on PokerGO’s No Gamble, No Future, he told Card Player
Why Cold Decks Are an Essential Part of Poker Strategy November 17, 2025 Accepting cold decks as an essential and unavoidable part of poker helps you make smarter decisions Cold decks are some of the most memorable moments in poker, but understanding them is actually a key part of long-term strategy. A cold deck occurs when two (or more) players are dealt extremely strong hands at the same
The 2025 BSOP Super High Roller Series draws huge crowd November 17, 2025 The turnout for the event was bigger than expected, leading to a better payday for the winner The 2025 BSOP Super High Roller Series couldn’t have asked for a livelier opening. Held at the WTC Sheraton in São Paulo, the $10,000 SHR Invitational set the tone for the festival with an atmosphere that felt more