Missouri Lawmakers Want to Raise Casino Fees and Taxes April 30, 2026 Missouri legislators are exploring a significant overhaul of the state tax structure by increasing levies on the gambling industry The Missouri House is currently reviewing House Bill 3533, a proposal that seeks to generate substantial state revenue through increased casino taxes and higher admission fees. Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, the legislation targets a fee
Ian Cohen Tackles Strong Final Table for WPT Seminole Hard Rock Title April 30, 2026 Ian Cohen took down former NFL player Richard Seymour in the final heads-up battle Ian Cohen clinched the 2026 World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown title after a grueling final table battle against professional athletes and poker veterans. The Florida resident earned $656,200 for his performance, securing his first major victory on
Short Deck Poker Strategy Adjustments for Online vs. Live Play April 30, 2026 Understand the tactical differences to ensure you can excel at both formats Short deck poker removes low cards, compresses hand equities, and changes standard rankings, which forces strategic adjustments regardless of format. However, the gap between online and live play adds another layer. Online games move faster, produce higher hand volume, and rely heavily on
EPT Prague Makes Announcement on 2026 Return April 30, 2026 The European Poker Tour confirms the return of the Prague festival for December 2026 The European Poker Tour has officially announced that its signature winter stop in Prague will return for the 2026 season. After months of speculation, organizers confirmed that the festival will take place from December 2-13. This announcement secures the position of
Celsius Founder to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Case April 29, 2026 Alexander Mashinsky has agreed to pay $10 million following the Celsius collapse The founder of the defunct cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, Alexander Mashinsky, has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. It includes a significant financial penalty and a lifetime ban from the industry. Under the terms of the agreement filed in the Southern
Best Situational Angles for Betting MLB Pitcher Props April 29, 2026 Pitcher props reward situational analysis over surface stats, especially in strikeout and outs-based markets MLB pitcher props, particularly strikeouts and total outs, are priced using projections that blend recent performance and season averages. The edge comes from identifying spots where those projections lag behind real conditions. Lineup composition is the first filter. Strikeout props gain
Structuring Short vs Long Progressive Jackpot Sessions Without Chasing Losses April 29, 2026 Session structure determines risk exposure and helps prevent loss-chasing behavior in progressive jackpot play Progressive jackpots are funded by continuous wagers, with a portion feeding a growing prize pool. The math is simple: base games typically carry higher house edges, offset by rare jackpot events. That structure tempts players to extend sessions beyond rational limits,
Resorts World Delivers First Casino Table Games to New York City April 29, 2026 The casino has officially introduced the first commercial casino table games in the history of the five boroughs The Genting Group has successfully transitioned its Resorts World facility in Queens, NY, into a full-scale gaming destination after securing a competitive casino license late last year. This development marks a historic shift for the city, which
Former NBA Guard Damon Jones Cops to Role in Illegal Poker Ring April 29, 2026 The disgraced player has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring Former professional basketball player Damon Jones has admitted his role in a multi-year illegal gambling operation involving fraudulent sports betting and rigged poker games. Appearing in a federal court in Brooklyn, the former guard entered a guilty
How to Strategically Use Continuation Bets in Freezeouts April 29, 2026 A disciplined approach to continuation betting improves fold equity and stack preservation in freezeout tournaments Freezeout tournaments remove the safety net. Once chips are gone, there is no rebuy. That changes how continuation bets (c-bets) function. A c-bet is simply a follow-up bet from the preflop aggressor. In freezeouts, each c-bet carries more weight because
The Lodge Poker Club in Texas Reopens as Grand Jury Rejects Case April 29, 2026 The cardroom owners celebrate a legal victory as a grand jury rejects all illegal gambling charges The Lodge Card Club is preparing to resume operations in Texas after a grand jury chose not to indict the facility or its ownership group on illegal gambling charges. This decision follows a period of intense legal pressure and
Block Enables Proof of Reserves So Anyone Can Verify the Company’s Bitcoin Holdings April 28, 2026 The company explains the move as a means for being more transparent and gaining trust In a move to bolster transparency within the digital asset sector, the Jack Dorsey-led firm announced that its corporate treasury, alongside flagship services Cash App and Square, now utilizes on-chain signatures for asset verification. By implementing this system, the company