Michael Wang Wins Third WSOP Bracelet With PLO Championship Victory July 2, 2025 The New Jersey pro added another $1.3 million to his bank Michael Wang added a major highlight to his poker résumé by capturing his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, winning the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship and collecting a career-best $1,394,579. The 36-year-old New Jersey native outlasted a field of 874 entries to claim
Short-Handed vs. Full-Table Strategy in PLO July 2, 2025 Ultimately, success in PLO depends on reading the table and adjusting accordingly Playing Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) at a short-handed table versus a full-ring table requires distinct strategies due to differences in hand ranges, player tendencies, and pot dynamics. While the core mechanics of PLO remain the same, your approach should shift significantly based on how
Poker Fight Involving Former NFL Player Could Lead to PPV Fight July 2, 2025 NFL running back Adrian Peterson and Joe Castaneda might settle their difference in the ring A poker room brawl involving former NFL running back Adrian Peterson might be turning into a Pay-Per-View boxing event. The incident, which occurred in May at JokerStars card room in Houston, involved Peterson and fellow poker player Joe “Baby Joe”
Circle Looks to Operate as a Federally Regulated Trust Institution July 1, 2025 The company behind the USDC stablecoin hopes to offer custodial and digital asset services Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has officially submitted an application to operate as a federally regulated trust institution in the US. If approved by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), this move would establish the “First
Utilizing Advanced Stats for NFL Futures Betting July 1, 2025 Stats help futures betting become more of a calculated strategy built on data When it comes to NFL futures betting, using advanced statistics can provide a meaningful edge over more casual approaches. Instead of relying only on headlines, win totals, or popular sentiment, bettors who dig into deeper data can make more informed predictions about
Bankroll Management for Progressive Jackpot Play July 1, 2025 Smart bankroll management can increase your chances of catching that once-in-a-lifetime win Progressive jackpot games can be exciting and potentially life-changing, but they also come with unique financial risks that demand smart bankroll management. These games differ from standard slots or table games because the prize pool grows over time, often reaching six or seven
New Hampshire Casinos Receive Green Light for Major Expansion July 1, 2025 Legislators have approved a bill to allow state casinos to install unlimited numbers of VLTs Casinos in New Hampshire have officially been granted the authority to significantly expand their operations under new legislation signed into law on June 30 by Governor Kelly Ayotte. House Bill 2 (HB 2), now in effect, removes the cap on
Japan’s Shiina Okamoto Picks up Consecutive Ladies Championships Wins July 1, 2025 Okamoto finished as the 2023 Ladies Championship runner-up and has come back stronger than ever Shiina Okamoto of Japan has etched her name into World Series of Poker (WSOP) history, becoming one of the rare players to successfully defend a title in back-to-back years—and doing so in one of the WSOP’s largest No-Limit Hold’em fields.
Mucking as a Strategic Move in Texas Hold’em: How and When To Implement July 1, 2025 Use mucking as a calculated move and it can quietly become part of a winning strategy In Texas Hold’em, mucking is often seen as a routine act—folding a hand you don’t want to show. But in certain moments, it can become a subtle but effective part of a larger strategy. Knowing when and how to
WSOP Withholds Title Following Millionaire Maker Controversy July 1, 2025 Alleged collusion in the final heads-up battle caused severe backlash from poker players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has delivered a decision that’s rattled the poker world. Following intense scrutiny over how the $1,500 Millionaire Maker tournament ended, the WSOP has opted to withhold the bracelet usually awarded to the event’s champion. While the
Coinbase Makes TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 List June 30, 2025 The cryptocurrency company has become a major “disruptor” as it shapes crypto policy Coinbase has been named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 list, earning recognition in the “Disruptor” category for its leadership in shaping crypto policy and driving innovation in digital finance. The crypto exchange has stood out this year not only
Best Stats To Use for MLB Home Run Prop Bets June 30, 2025 Using stats together helps create a smarter, more targeted approach to home run prop bets When betting on MLB home run props, it’s crucial to look beyond star power or recent highlights. Success in this type of wager comes from studying the right statistics to identify players with a solid chance of going deep. Here