Indiana State Senate to Vote on Casino Measure Today February 24, 2026 If approved, the focus will shift to which specific community and developer will lead the project The Indiana State Senate is scheduled to hold a final vote today on a plan that could bring a casino to the northeast corner of the state. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 1038, which focuses on Allen, DeKalb, and
Man Convicted for 2021 Murder of Poker Player Andrew Watson II February 24, 2026 Despite the absence of a body or weapon, the jury determined there was enough to establish guilt A Michigan jury has found Willie James Jr., 57, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2021 killing of poker player Andrew Watson II. The verdict was delivered in Ingham County Circuit Court after a case built largely on
Utilizing C-Bets in Texas Hold’em Heads-Up Play February 24, 2026 Strong heads-up players treat continuation betting as a flexible weapon, not an automatic habit Heads-up Texas Hold’em is a different game from full-ring poker. Ranges widen, aggression increases, and small edges matter more. Continuation betting becomes one of the most important tools in this format. In heads-up play, you raise frequently from the button. That
PokerStars Open Paris No-Limit Hold’em Main Event Draws Huge Field February 24, 2026 2,992 entries and six starting flights helped push the prize pool to over $5 million The 2026 PokerStars Open Paris €1,650 (US$1,945) No-Limit Hold’em Main Event attracted a massive crowd, with 2,992 entries recorded across six starting flights. The turnout created a prize pool of just over $5 million. Action played out at the Palais
New Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill Emerges in Missouri February 23, 2026 A similar effort last year failed to make it out of committee Missouri lawmakers are taking another step toward creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve. House Bill 2080 was recently sent to the Missouri House Commerce Committee for review. The referral moves the proposal further along in the legislative process after its introduction earlier this year.
Adjusting Tennis Spreads for Best-Of-Five vs Best-Of-Three Matches February 23, 2026 Recognizing how format shapes probability helps you price matches more accurately Betting on tennis spreads requires understanding the match format first. Best-of-three and best-of-five matches create very different dynamics. The number of sets directly impacts variance, endurance, and comeback potential. In best-of-three matches, favorites have less room to recover from a slow start. One bad
Strategies for Playing Spanish 21 With Different House Rules February 23, 2026 Adapting to house rules is what separates casual players from disciplined ones Spanish 21 looks similar to traditional blackjack, but rule variations can change strategy significantly. Since all the 10s are removed from the deck, the house edge shifts in subtle ways. Understanding the specific rules at your table is the first step toward smart
Bill To Allow a Casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, Continues Progress February 23, 2026 The bill’s future now depends on action in the House as opposition grows A proposal that would let voters decide on building a casino in Fairfax County is moving forward in Virginia’s legislature. The measure recently cleared the state Senate and now heads to the Virginia House of Delegates. Lawmakers approved it in a 23-14
Latest Win Pushes Daniel Dvoress to Over $47M in Tournament Cashes February 23, 2026 The poker pro took down the €25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at European Poker Tour Paris Daniel Dvoress added another major result to his résumé after winning the €25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris. The victory earned him €286,040 and pushed his lifetime live tournament earnings past $47
Exploiting Aggressive Opponents from the Big Blind February 23, 2026 When executed correctly, defending becomes a profitable part of your overall game plan Facing aggressive opponents from the big blind can feel uncomfortable, especially when they raise frequently from late position. Intermediate players often struggle between defending too wide and folding too often. The key is finding balance while targeting specific leaks. Start by understanding
Poker Spared in Indiana Gambling Crackdown Bill February 23, 2026 Indiana does not currently offer regulated online casino gaming, making the poker carveout significant for players The Indiana Senate has approved a bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes-style online casinos, but poker players may avoid the fallout. Lawmakers advanced an amended version of HB1052 that targets casino-style sweepstakes games while carving out space for certain
What Does the Future of Crypto Poker Look Like? February 23, 2026 Explore what the future of crypto poker holds—Layer 2 deposits, instant settlements, ZK-proof privacy, and protocol changes reshaping online play.