Poker Content Creator Marle Spragg’s Father Holds His Own at the Felt January 20, 2026 Gary Cordeiro has been finding his own success at the poker tables lately Poker content creator and PokerStars ambassador Marle Spragg had a special reason to celebrate this week, and it had nothing to do with her own results. Her father, Gary Cordeiro, scored a tournament win in Las Vegas, showing that poker skill clearly
Assessing Risk: Handling All-in Situations With Weak Hands January 20, 2026 Handling all-in situations with weak hands requires patience, observation, and self-control For poker beginners, all-in decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when holding a weak hand. These moments often define a session, making risk assessment a vital skill to develop early. Acting without a plan can quickly drain a stack. Understanding hand strength is the first
Huge Poker Bot Farm on Ignition/Bovada Uncovered January 20, 2026 High-stakes pro Martin Zamani provided video proof of the massive operation A large-scale online poker bot operation has come into the spotlight after a video circulated on social media showing automated play on Ignition and Bovada tables. The footage sparked concern among players who have long questioned the integrity of unregulated poker platforms. Massive bot
Crypto Miner Manufacturer Canaan Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting January 19, 2026 Delisting could push trading to over-the-counter markets, where liquidity is thinner and investor interest often drops Crypto mining hardware maker Canaan Inc. is facing the possibility of being removed from the Nasdaq after its share price slipped below required levels. The company disclosed that it received a formal notice from the exchange warning that it
Betting Tennis Spreads in Matches with One-Sided Head-to-Heads January 19, 2026 Blend matchup history with current form, surface data, and motivation to spot spreads that misrepresent the true balance of the match Betting tennis spreads becomes tricky when matches feature one-sided head-to-head records. A lopsided history often pushes the betting line toward the dominant player, which can remove much of the value. Understanding how markets react
Importance of Table Selection in Online Spanish 21 January 19, 2026 When you feel comfortable with rules, pace, and limits, you’re more likely to follow a better strategy Table selection plays a major role in long-term results when playing online Spanish 21. Even strong players can struggle if they sit at poorly structured tables. Choosing the right environment helps reduce variance, improve decision-making, and increase the
South Carolina Casino Bill Gets Update To Support the SC Conservation Bank January 19, 2026 Even with the changes, passage is far from certain, and a veto from the governor is a real possibility South Carolina’s long-running casino debate took a new turn this week with an amendment aimed at boosting land conservation funding. State Rep. Bruce Bannister plans to update a casino bill to direct a large share of
Spain’s Gorka Akerreta Turns Satellite Victory into Major Six-Figure Win January 19, 2026 A $64 buy-in resulted in a prize of over $58,000 and Akerreta’s first live poker tournament title Spain’s Gorka Akerreta delivered one of the feel-good stories of the year after turning a low-cost online satellite into a career-defining live win in Madrid. The Pamplona native outlasted a 360-entry field to claim the €888 (US$1,032) 888poker
The Role of Positional Awareness in Heads-up Strategy January 19, 2026 In heads-up formats, every decision is magnified, and position influences nearly all of them Positional awareness is one of the most important concepts in heads-up play, where every hand is contested and small edges matter more. With only two players, the button acts first before the flop and last on every postflop street, creating a
WSOPC King’s Resort Main Event Draws True International Field January 19, 2026 With champions from across the globe, the Rozvadov stop once again proved why it’s a key WSOPC destination The 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at King’s Resort wrapped up in Rozvadov, Czechia, with a Main Event that highlighted the truly global reach of the tour. Players from across Europe and beyond packed
How Blockchain Is Reshaping Online Poker January 19, 2026 Blockchain technology fundamentally changes online poker’s trust model by replacing centralized operator control with cryptographically verifiable game integrity. Traditional online poker requires trusting the site’s random number generator, rake calculations, and fund custody. Blockchain enables mathematical verification of card shuffling, transparent rake collection through smart contracts, and player-controlled fund custody through cryptographic keys. This eliminates
Managing Poker Variance With a Crypto Bankroll January 19, 2026 Managing a poker bankroll in cryptocurrency introduces dual volatility: standard poker variance combined with crypto price fluctuations. A 30 buy-in bankroll can shrink to 22 buy-ins overnight through price movement alone, independent of poker results. This creates compounding risk—downswings in both poker performance and asset value can simultaneously reduce your effective playing capital below safe