Legalizing Casinos in Hawaii Could Depend on New Research May 26, 2026 New research on societal impacts is required before Hawaii can legalize casino gambling, says analyst Hawaii is not prepared to legalize casino operations or sports wagering because lawmakers lack adequate data regarding the potential societal consequences. Dr. Raymond Cho, a prominent project coordinator at the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies, recently emphasized that the islands
Wynn Las Vegas Has a New Director of Poker May 26, 2026 Andrew Ormsby has officially transitioned into the role of Director of Poker Operations at Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Las Vegas has officially appointed Andrew Ormsby as its new Director of Poker Operations following a major leadership shift. Ormsby steps into the role after serving diligently as the poker room manager of operations for the past
FTX Law Firm Fenwick & West Agrees to Give Victims $54M in Settlement May 25, 2026 The settlement is the result of an agreement to settle an ongoing class-action lawsuit against the firm Prominent Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick and West has reached an agreement to pay $54 million to resolve a class action lawsuit brought forward by former customers of the collapsed cryptocurrency platform FTX. The legal settlement targets the
Tracking Offseason Roster Moves for NFL Futures Betting May 25, 2026 NFL futures prices move fast when roster changes reshape team strength before the market fully adjusts NFL futures betting is not only about predicting which team will be good; it’s also about judging whether the current price reflects what changed during the offseason. Free agency, trades, coaching hires, draft picks and injury recoveries can shift
Let It Ride Strategy Patterns That Improve Your Decisions May 25, 2026 Let It Ride strategy is built around disciplined card removal, not chasing every possible draw Let It Ride looks simple because the player makes one initial wager and then decides whether to pull back two equal side bets. The structure creates a slower rhythm than many table games, but the decisions still matter if you’re
California Cardrooms Given Reprieve in Battle with State May 25, 2026 A judge has approved a temporary restraining order that will allow cardrooms to continue to offer blackjack A San Francisco Superior Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order that halts the implementation of major blackjack rule changes across California cardrooms. The legal victory provides immediate relief to nearly 75 gaming venues that faced severe
Mike Watson Picks up Seventh Triton Title in Montenegro May 25, 2026 The Canadian poker pro has featured prominently during the tournament series Canadian poker professional Mike Watson continued his impressive run at the Triton Series by winning the $50,000 Bounty Quattro event in Montenegro. This victory came just days after his triumph in a $30,000 turbo tournament at the same poker venue. Watson navigated a highly
Deciding Whether to Build a Stack vs. Risking It All Early in Tournaments May 25, 2026 Early tournament aggression only works when the reward justifies the damage a failed gamble can cause The opening levels of a poker tournament create a strange pressure point. Blinds are low, stacks are deep and many players feel they should either chip up quickly or avoid trouble completely. Neither approach is always right. Tournament chips
Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament Coming to Mohegan Sun in June May 25, 2026 Mohegan Sun will host the tournament alongside festive holiday high hand promotions on June 12-14 Connecticut casino resort Mohegan Sun is launching its summer season with the highly anticipated return of the Summer Kickoff Poker Tournament scheduled for mid-June. It’s one of several tournaments available to players of all levels. This competitive weekend event will
Dollar-Cost Averaging Buy-ins: Smoothing Out Market Swings May 25, 2026 DCA applied to crypto poker buy-ins reduces the impact of market volatility on your effective stack size. Here’s how to implement it systematically.
Rakeback vs. Deposit Match: Which Gives Higher Long-Term ROI? May 25, 2026 Rakeback returns rake paid indefinitely. Deposit matches offer upfront value with wagering requirements. Here’s how to calculate which incentive wins long-term.
Obfuscated VPN Servers for Global Poker Pool Access May 25, 2026 Obfuscated VPN servers disguise traffic as standard HTTPS to bypass deep packet inspection. Here’s what poker players need to understand about the technology and risks.