Strategies for countering dealer upcards in online blackjack January 11, 2024 The dealer’s upcard can make a huge difference in how gamblers approach their hands In online blackjack, countering the dealer’s upcard is a crucial aspect of developing a successful strategy. The dealer’s exposed card significantly influences the optimal decisions players should make, and understanding how to react to different upcards is essential for maximizing chances
Alabama lawmakers discuss gambling legislation in closed session January 11, 2024 Alabama’s House of Representatives is exploring the possibility of gambling expansion The Alabama House Republican caucus met on Wednesday in a closed session, which included a debate regarding the gambling bill that GOP lawmakers will propose in the next legislative session convening in less than four weeks. Representative Andy Whitt leads a group of legislators
Daniel Smiljkovic ships the 2023 PokerGO Tour Championship January 11, 2024 The German poker pro now has over $6 million in live cashes The third season of the PokerGO Tour is now complete after more than $352.4 million in prizes were awarded across the series’ 132 events. The final event was the second-annual PGT Championship freeroll featuring the top 40 players on the PGT points leaderboard
WPT Global Winter Festival to hold final Main Events starting Saturday January 11, 2024 The success series will begin to wrap up with its biggest events this weekend The World Poker Tour (WPT) Global Winter Festival began on Christmas Eve and runs through January 14, with three Main Events scheduled for players with different bankrolls on January 13. A total of $4 million in prizes will be awarded throughout
Cryptocurrency lender Celsius wants creditors to return millions of dollars January 10, 2024 The failed platform believes its creditors should pay back the money they withdrew before it collapsed Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius declared that creditors who made large withdrawals of funds ahead of the company filing for bankruptcy may be required to return some of those funds or be subject to legal action. Celsius bankruptcy managers filed
How bettors should deal with hot streaks and slumps in NBA betting January 10, 2024 All athletes have their off days, and this has to be considered by bettors Navigating the ebbs and flows of hot streaks and slumps is an essential skill for NBA bettors, where the unpredictable nature of sports can lead to both exhilarating wins and challenging losses. Understanding how to manage these swings is key to
The role of skill in online gambling January 10, 2024 There’s more to winning at an online casino than just blind luck Skill plays a significant role in online gambling, transcending mere chance and luck. Unlike traditional perceptions that view gambling as a pure game of luck, many online casino games involve an element of skill that can influence the outcome. One of the prime
Brazil’s iGaming legislation must still jump a few hurdles January 10, 2024 Brazil’s president wants to give gamblers and bettors a break, but Congress may stand in the way Brazil’s Congress will reconvene on February 2, when they’ll have until a March 3 deadline to decide whether to retain or revoke President Lula’s vetoes to Law 14.790/23 (formerly Bill 3.626/23). The foremost issue is the income tax
‘Dream Seat’ qualifier for the PokerGO Tour Championship reportedly played drunk January 10, 2024 A player turned the tournament into a disgraceful show of immaturity with his antics The PokerGO Tour (PGT) Championship series $1 million freeroll began on Tuesday, but most of the poker community was preoccupied with the behavior of one player who annoyed spectators and several players at the table. Dream Seat qualifier Jeff Lennon failed
2nd Annual Charity Series of Poker awards to be presented next week January 10, 2024 The ceremony includes a Texas Hold’em tourney to raise more funds for the organization The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) was founded by Matt Stout in 2014 and begins its 11th season by once again honoring the players, sponsors and staff that have helped make it a success over the years. The 2023 CSOP Awards
Bitcoin goes to the moon, but won’t land January 9, 2024 A crypto wallet traveling to the moon won’t be able to reach its goal Bitcoin is on the way to the moon as a cryptocurrency wallet containing 1 BTC was put onboard with astronauts in the lunar rocket Vulcan Centaur. The spaceship was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and was set to reach
Strategies for betting on Super Bowl events beyond football January 9, 2024 Super Bowl prop bets offer an additional layer of excitement to the day’s events Betting on the Super Bowl extends far beyond the football field, offering a plethora of unique and entertaining options for those seeking a more diversified gambling experience. Here are some strategies for navigating the expansive world of Super Bowl betting: Prop