Virginia City to Create Casino Zoning Laws, Despite No Casino May 5, 2026 The Town of Herndon is proactively drafting zoning regulations for casino establishments Local officials in the Town of Herndon are currently evaluating a zoning ordinance amendment that would define the parameters for future casino development near the municipal Metro station. Although the Virginia General Assembly has not yet authorized a casino for Fairfax County, the
Brian Rast and Phil Laak Launch New Poker Podcast May 5, 2026 The two prominent poker figures have officially entered the media space with their Late Reg podcast Industry veterans Brian Rast and Phil Laak have teamed up to launch a new weekly production titled Late Reg, which focuses on technical strategy and anecdotal history from the high-stakes circuit. The duo brings decades of professional experience to
Balancing Aggression and Caution in the Hijack May 5, 2026 Smart hijack play depends on pressure, position, stack depth and disciplined hand selection The hijack is one seat before the cutoff, which makes it a profitable but sensitive position. It offers more stealing opportunities than middle position, but it is not late enough to ignore the cutoff, button, or blinds. A strong hijack strategy uses
The EPT Is Fueling a Race to Be the Top Money-Winner in Poker May 5, 2026 The EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller event is currently reshaping the all-time money leaderboard The ongoing EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller has officially become the most expensive live tournament in the history of the tour. With a €250,000 (US$292,451) buy-in, this event has attracted the most elite players in the world to the
Uphold to Pay $5M in New York for Role in Fraudulent Investment Product May 4, 2026 New York Attorney General Letitia James is ordering the payment from the cryptocurrency platform New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James announced a significant settlement following an investigation into Uphold for its partnership with the failed lending firm Cred, LLC. The cryptocurrency platform will now have to pay $5 million to settle the investigation. My
Strategies for Betting on UFC Short-Notice Fights May 4, 2026 Short-notice UFC fights require sharper reads on cardio, preparation and market overreaction Short-notice UFC fights create a different betting market from standard matchups. One fighter may accept the bout days or weeks before the event, often without a full camp or tailored preparation. That can affect conditioning, weight cutting, game planning and recovery. At the
How To Use Variance in Let It Ride to Play for the Long Run May 4, 2026 Understand Let It Ride volatility before setting limits and session expectations to maximize your chances Let It Ride is a table game built around five-card poker hands, but its pace and payout structure create high variance. Because stronger hands are uncommon and larger payouts drive much of the return, results can swing sharply over short
Thailand Casinos May Be Back on the Table as Exiled Former Leader Returns May 4, 2026 The return of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra could reignite the stalled legislative casino debate Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled for release on parole in May 2026 after serving a portion of a corruption sentence, a move that many believe will reintroduce his significant influence into the national political discourse. His return coincides with a period
Albert Daher Pockets $2.4M With EPT Monte Carlo High Roller Victory May 4, 2026 The massive pot isn’t even the largest the poker pro has ever won The 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo reached a thrilling conclusion as Albert Daher triumphed in the high-stakes High Roller for One Drop event. This prestigious tournament attracted a field of 76 entries, establishing a new record for participation in
Extracting Extra Bets vs Calling Stations in Heads-up Poker May 4, 2026 Learn how to value bet wider and stop wasting chips on low-success bluffs Calling stations change the shape of heads-up poker. They call too often, fold too late, and give less credit to betting lines that represent strength. That makes them frustrating when bluffs fail, but profitable when the adjustment is simple: reduce bluff frequency
First-Ever WSOP Event in Texas Sets Participation Record May 4, 2026 The inaugural WSOPC event in Austin attracted 1,709 total entries The Texas poker landscape reached a significant milestone as the Texas Card House Austin hosted the state’s first World Series of Poker Circuit event, shattering attendance expectations. This historic series culminated in a record-breaking Main Event that drew an unprecedented number of players to the
Crypto Hack Losses Reach Their Highest in Over 12 Months April 30, 2026 Digital asset thefts surged in April as decentralized finance platforms faced a series of massive security breaches The cryptocurrency sector experienced a staggering increase in criminal activity during April, with total losses from exploits exceeding $630 million. This figure represents the highest monthly total for digital asset theft in over a year, signaling a dangerous