UK Set to Embrace Crypto Exchange-Traded Notes October 9, 2025 The FCA will allow retail investors to buy crypto ETNs through FCA-approved exchanges The UK has officially lifted its ban on cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs), marking a major shift in its approach toward digital assets. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Wednesday that retail investors will now be allowed to buy crypto ETNs through
Tips for Adjusting Your Short-Deck Play Style During a Game October 9, 2025 Flexibility and awareness are your most valuable tools throughout the game Short-deck poker, also known as six-plus Hold’em, demands a flexible approach that differs from traditional No-Limit Hold’em. With the shorter deck removing cards two through five, hand values shift dramatically, and players must adjust both preflop and postflop strategies to stay competitive. Understanding these
WSOPE Confirms It’s Out of Rozvadov, but Not Done With King’s Casino October 9, 2025 The rumors of a move out of King’s Casino Rozvadov have been made official The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) is officially leaving Rozvadov after nearly a decade, but its partnership with King’s Casino isn’t ending. Organizers confirmed that the 2026 edition will move to the Hilton Prague, with the series running from March
Bitcoin Insurance Company Meanwhile Adds $82 Million in New Funding Round October 8, 2025 Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures are leading the charge to help the company expand Bitcoin-based life insurance company Meanwhile has secured $82 million in fresh funding to expand its suite of digital financial products. The round was led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Apollo, Stillmark, and Northwestern Mutual Future
Online vs. Live: Different Strategies for Heads-Up Play October 8, 2025 The best heads-up players thrive by blending data-driven logic online and human intuition Heads-up poker demands adaptability, and the strategies that work online often differ from those used in live games. While both formats require aggression, observation, and precise decision-making, the pace, player tendencies, and available information create two distinct experiences. Adjusting to these factors
EPT Malta Event Sees Rare Hand Edge Out Another Rare Hand October 8, 2025 Two players scored a Broadway straight, but only one would win the hand A wild hand during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta turned heads when one player’s Ace-Queen suited ran straight into the same hand, only to lose to poker’s rarest possible outcome. The hand took place on Day 3 of the €1,650 (US$1,920)
Bitcoin ETFs Are Paying off Amid Skyrocketing Valuations October 7, 2025 Inflows are surging as more attention is being paid to the cryptocurrency space Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US are paying off for investors as inflows surge alongside record-setting prices. On Monday, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of over $126,000, driving the second-largest day of ETF inflows since their launch. Data from CoinGlass
Focusing on Long-Term Strategy vs. Short-Term Gain in PLO Tournaments October 7, 2025 Long-term strategy in PLO tournaments is about embracing variance, managing risk, and trusting the math Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments are some of the most unpredictable in poker, where even the best players can experience massive swings. Because of this volatility, a long-term strategy often outweighs short-term gain. Players who focus solely on quick results usually
Continued Decline in WSOPE Participation Could Expedite Changes October 7, 2025 The Main Event has seen a drop in attendance every year for the past three years Participation numbers for the 2025 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) have continued to slide, raising questions about whether the event’s long stay in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, may finally come to an end. The €10,350 (US$12,110) Main Event attracted
Walmart-Owned OnePay Moves Into the Crypto Space October 6, 2025 The move will offer crypto trading and custody in the app Walmart-owned financial platform OnePay is preparing to take a major step into digital assets, with plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading and custody features later this year. According to a CNBC report citing insider sources, the company will begin by supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether
What Changes When Mucking in Short-Handed vs. Full Ring Games October 6, 2025 Successful players know when folding shows strength and when it signals weakness Mucking — the act of folding your hand without showing it — plays a different strategic role depending on the number of players at the table. In a full-ring game, with nine or ten players, mucking tends to happen more frequently because stronger
Rumors Suggest WSOPE May Move Out of Rozvadov October 6, 2025 There’s talk the poker tournament series could give up on King’s Casino Rumors are circulating that the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) could be leaving Rozvadov, Czech Republic, after 2025. The long-running partnership between the WSOP and King’s Casino may be nearing its end, with several professional players hinting that next year’s series could