Florida Anti-Online Gambling Bill Runs Out of Steam May 6, 2025 Two gambling-related bills failed to garner enough support, but could be resurrected later Efforts to restrict online gambling in Florida have hit a wall, at least for now. Senate Bill 1404, introduced by Senator Corey Simon, aimed to ban online sweepstakes casinos and other forms of internet gambling not covered under the state’s compact with
John Juanda Picks up First APT Title in 15 Years May 6, 2025 The Poker Hall of Famer took down the second event of the APT in Taipei John Juanda has returned to the spotlight in a big way, earning his first Asian Poker Tour (APT) title in 15 years. The Poker Hall of Famer won the Single Day High Roller at the 2025 APT Taipei festival, taking
Advanced Mucking Techniques in Texas Hold’em: Knowing When To Fold’em May 6, 2025 The best players treat mucking as a way to keep their strategies under wraps Mucking in Texas Hold’em refers to discarding your cards without showing them, and while it may seem like a basic part of the game, advanced players know how to use it as a subtle tool. Knowing when and how to muck
WSOP To Make Significant Change To Use of Personal Devices in Tournaments May 6, 2025 Tournament players won’t be able to use cell phones after an event falls to three tables The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is introducing stricter rules on the use of personal devices during its bracelet events, aiming to eliminate the chance of outside assistance during critical tournament moments. Starting this year, players will no longer
Sunday Recap: Tables explode during Star Wars Day May 5, 2025 May 4th may be best known as Star Wars Day, but the action was also out of this world at the ACR Poker tables. All our major tourneys exploded past their guarantee as the “Force” was extra strong! Read all the details in our May 4th Sunday Recap. $500,000 GTD Sunday High Roller There were
Arizona Governor Blocks Initiative for State To Invest in Cryptocurrency May 5, 2025 Lawmakers had approved the deal, but Governor Hobbs calls it too risky Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would allow the state to invest in Bitcoin, putting an end to a proposal that would have established Arizona as a trailblazer in cryptocurrency policy in the state. Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1025, also known
Betting on NHL Futures: When To Make Your Move May 5, 2025 Successful futures betting in the NHL is all about timing and understanding the landscape Betting on NHL futures can be a fun way to stay engaged with the hockey season, but timing your wager is just as important as choosing the right team. Futures bets allow you to predict outcomes like the Stanley Cup winner,
Live Dealer Baccarat Etiquette All Players Should Know May 5, 2025 Following simple etiquette rules helps create a more exciting environment Playing live dealer baccarat online brings the excitement of a real casino to your screen, but it also comes with certain unspoken rules that help keep the game enjoyable for everyone. Whether you’re new to the game or a regular, understanding and following basic etiquette
Thailand Considers Criminal, Affordability Checks for Foreigners Visiting Casinos May 5, 2025 The government may expect all gamblers to show they can afford to enter casinos Thailand is considering new steps to regulate casino tourism by potentially introducing background and financial checks for foreigners visiting legal gambling venues. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that the government is exploring ways to tightly control access to any future casinos,
1997 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up John Strzemp Passes Away May 5, 2025 The 73-year-old was a long-time Vegas poker grinder John Strzemp, a respected figure in both the poker world and the Las Vegas casino industry, passed away last month at the age of 73. Known to many for his deep run in the 1997 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Strzemp nearly claimed the championship
Spotting and Exploiting Opponents’ Weaknesses in Texas Hold’em May 5, 2025 Don’t just play your cards—watch how others are playing theirs Understanding how to spot and exploit weaknesses in your opponents is a key part of becoming a winning Texas Hold’em player. Every player has habits or patterns, and identifying them can give you a major edge at the table. One common weakness is predictability. Some
Asian Poker Tour Main Event Field Sets New Participation Record May 5, 2025 The tournament easily surpassed its guarantee and paid out over $4 million in prize money The 2025 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event in Taipei made history with a record-breaking turnout, drawing 2,547 entries—the largest field ever for an APT championship. Held at the Red Space venue in Taiwan’s capital, the tournament featured a TWD55,000