Italy Moving to Rewrite Country’s Land-Based Gambling Laws January 28, 2026 A number of changes could come to the industry if the reforms are approved Italy is preparing to rewrite its land-based gambling rules, taking a major step toward aligning regulations across the country’s regions and municipalities. The government plans to release a draft decree that would modernize how retail gambling is licensed, managed, and supervised
Dnegs to Offer a Free WSOP Main Event Seat Through Kalshi Deal January 28, 2026 The announcement follows shortly after Kalshi began offering markets on the series Daniel Negreanu is giving poker fans a shot at a free seat in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event through a new promotion tied to prediction market platform Kalshi. The $10,000 buy-in will be awarded via a giveaway announced on Negreanu’s
Strategic Folding to Lock up a Seat in a Satellite Tournament January 28, 2026 Track stack sizes, respect the bubble, and avoid unnecessary risks to improve your chances of securing a seat Satellite tournaments create a different kind of pressure, where survival can matter more than chip accumulation. The goal is simple: finish with enough chips to earn a seat, not to win every pot. Strategic folding becomes a
PGT Kickoff Event Draws Huge Field, Sees Pocket Aces Fall at Final Table January 28, 2026 Andrew Lichtenberger earns his eighth career PGT title after a strong finish The 2026 PokerGO Tour season opened with a bang yesterday, as Event #1 of the PGT Kickoff Series attracted a packed field inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. A total of 135 entries turned out for the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em event, making
Bitcoin Financial Services Firm River Says Most US Banks Will Adopt Crypto January 27, 2026 River believes broader adoption is coming as pressure builds to keep up with changing client demand Bitcoin-focused financial services firm River says crypto is moving closer to the center of US banking. In a recent post on X, the company claimed that a majority of the largest banks in the country are now involved with
How To Read UFC Betting Odds Like a Pro January 27, 2026 Reading UFC odds like a pro is about combining math, fight knowledge, and discipline Understanding UFC betting odds starts with knowing what the numbers actually represent. Odds are not just about who is favored to win, but also how the market values each fighter. Learning to read these numbers correctly helps bettors see beyond hype
Analyzing Past Winning Patterns in Progressive Jackpot Games January 27, 2026 Players who balance analysis with patience are more likely to enjoy the experience responsibly Analyzing past winning patterns in progressive jackpot games can help players better understand how these massive prizes behave over time. While jackpots are driven by randomness, historical data can still reveal useful trends. Looking at how often jackpots hit and at
Hawaii Lawmakers to Debate Several Gambling-Related Bills January 27, 2026 Legalized gambling and casinos is a topic that surfaces annually in the state Hawaii lawmakers are preparing for another round of debate over gambling policy as the state legislature gets back to work. Several bills touching on casinos, lotteries, and enforcement are under discussion. The conversations mark renewed momentum in a state that has long
Israel’s Timur Margolin Adds Another Title to His Poker Résumé January 27, 2026 The first-place finish in the $1,952 buy-in event added 131,200 to Margolin’s bankroll Israel’s Timur Margolin has added another major result to his long poker career after winning the €1,650 Main Event at the Merit Poker Montenegro Championship. The event wrapped up at the Merit Royal Splendid Casino in Budva after five days of play.
Optimal Hands to Complete or Raise from the Small Blind January 27, 2026 Raising with better hands and folding weak holdings will help you avoid difficult spots Playing from the small blind can be tricky for beginners because you act out of position after the flop. The key decision is whether to complete the blind, raise, or fold. Understanding which hands work best in each spot helps reduce
Kalshi Introduces WSOP Main Event Prediction Markets January 27, 2026 The first market allows bettors to decide how many players will participate in the event Kalshi has stepped into the poker world by launching prediction markets tied to the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The new market lets users trade on whether this year’s flagship tournament will attract more than 10,000 entries.
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