South Carolina Governor Confirms Complete Block on Casino Legislation February 2, 2026 Gov. Henry McMaster has acknowledged that he will veto any attempt to legalize casinos South Carolina’s chances of approving casino legislation appear finished for the 2026 cycle after Gov. Henry McMaster made his position unmistakably clear. The governor has confirmed he will not support any effort to legalize commercial casinos in the state, regardless of
WPT Names Harvey Castro Its Season 23 Player of the Year February 2, 2026 Castro enters the next season as one of the younger players to watch on the global poker scene The World Poker Tour (WPT) has crowned Harvey Castro as its Season 23 Player of the Year, capping a breakout run for the 23-year-old tournament grinder. Castro, who once focused on college soccer, turned heads all season
Timing Your Poker Tournament Rebuys for Strategic Advantage February 2, 2026 The best rebuy timing balances structure, opponents, and personal comfort with risk Rebuy tournaments offer players a rare mix of flexibility and risk. Unlike freezeouts, they allow you to recover from early mistakes or bad beats, but only if you manage your timing wisely. Knowing when to rebuy can shape your entire tournament strategy. The
Kalshi to Offer Contracts on Lodge Card Club Livestreamed Poker Games February 2, 2026 The partnership signals Kalshi’s willingness to test new ground as it expands beyond its original market focus Kalshi is pushing deeper into the poker world with a new partnership tied to live-streamed cash games. The prediction market company announced a deal with The Lodge Card Club, which operates two popular poker rooms in Texas and
DOJ Wins $400M Helix Bitcoin Mixer Forfeiture Case January 30, 2026 A court judge has ruled that the government can claim ownership of the seized funds The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has completed a major forfeiture tied to one of the earliest Bitcoin mixing services used on the darknet. More than $400 million in cryptocurrency and related assets connected to Helix have now been formally
Understanding Puck Line Basics and Calculating Payouts January 30, 2026 Smart bettors avoid treating the puck line as an automatic upgrade for better odds’ The puck line is one of the most popular betting options in hockey, offering a mix of simplicity and higher payouts. It works much like a point spread, giving bettors a way to back favorites or underdogs with adjusted odds. Understanding
Adjusting Your Play for Progressive Jackpots in Let It Ride January 30, 2026 Let the jackpot influence close decisions, not dominate them Progressive jackpots add a unique twist to Let It Ride, changing how players think about risk and reward. While the base game already involves decisions about pulling bets, the jackpot layer can quietly influence those choices. Knowing when to adjust and when to stick to fundamentals
Casino Relocation Bill in Indiana Survives Latest Vote January 30, 2026 While passage is not guaranteed, surviving this far keeps the effort firmly alive for now Indiana lawmakers took another step this week toward possibly relocating a casino license within the state, as House Bill 1038 cleared its second reading in the Indiana House of Representatives. The bill focuses on moving a casino license currently tied
Andrew Robl Loses Massive 7-Figure Pot in Super High Roller Cash Game January 30, 2026 The huge loss is a reminder that even elite players can face costly swings Andrew Robl found himself on the wrong side of a huge hand during the final session of the PokerGO Super High Roller Cash Game, walking away with a seven-figure loss after a brutal collision with Eric Wasserson. OH MY GOD $1,716,100
Using Position to Control Pot Size from the Hijack January 30, 2026 By balancing aggression with restraint, you protect your stack while still applying pressure Playing from the hijack gives you a unique mix of control and risk. You are close enough to late position to apply pressure, but still early enough that mistakes can inflate pots unnecessarily if you are not careful. The biggest advantage of
2026 Card Player PoY Race Heats up After Second PGT Event January 30, 2026 Brian Battistone’s performance gives him a jump on the competition The 2026 Card Player Player of the Year race is already taking shape following the second event of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series. Brian Battistone made an early statement by winning his first-ever PGT title, picking up momentum in both the PGT standings and the
Crypto Exchange Bybit Looking To Become Global Bank January 29, 2026 Bybit’s “MyBank” will be launched in partnership with licensed banks Bybit is making a major shift in direction as it looks to move beyond crypto trading and closer to full-scale banking. The Dubai-based exchange plans to introduce fiat accounts that allow users to hold and move traditional currencies like U.S. dollars alongside digital assets. The