Playing Short Stack: Effective Strategies for Heads-up Play July 23, 2025 By exploiting your position, you can have a significant impact despite being at a chip disadvantage Playing with a short stack in heads-up poker presents unique challenges, but it also provides opportunities for aggressive play and strategic positioning. When your chip stack is low, every decision becomes more critical, and maximizing your chances requires a
WPT Opens Its First Dealer Certification Program in Thailand July 23, 2025 The poker organization hopes to build on poker’s popularity in the region The World Poker Tour (WPT) has launched its first-ever Dealer Certification Program in Thailand, marking a significant step forward in the country’s growing poker scene. The event, held from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Bangkok, was a collaboration between the Thai Ministry
Cryptocurrency Prediction Market Polymarket Returns to the US July 22, 2025 Polymarket left the US following regulatory scrutiny two years ago Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, is set to return to the US after a more than two-year hiatus. The company recently acquired QCEX, a US-licensed derivatives exchange and clearinghouse, for $112 million. QCEX, based in Boca Raton, Florida, operates under the oversight of the
MLB Strikeout Props: How To Predict Pitcher K Totals July 22, 2025 Understanding the interplay of various factors will help you make more accurate predictions Predicting pitcher strikeout totals, often referred to as “K props,” is a popular betting market in Major League Baseball (MLB). The ability to predict a pitcher’s performance in terms of strikeouts can be a valuable tool for bettors, but it requires a
The Role of RTP (Return to Player) in Megaways Slots July 22, 2025 A higher RTP generally suggests that the game offers better value for money The concept of Return to Player (RTP) plays a crucial role in understanding how Megaways slots operate and how much players can expect to win over the long run. RTP is a percentage that represents the average amount of money a player
Chicago Considering Gambling Changes as It Seeks More Revenue July 22, 2025 The Windy City could open its doors to more gambling options in the near future Chicago city leaders are considering expanding gambling options in a bid to generate additional revenue without raising taxes on residents. Two new ordinances have been proposed that would bring video gambling machines to O’Hare and Midway airports, as well as
James Lauer Bags $164K With Borgata Poker Open $600 Kickoff Win July 22, 2025 The New Jersey player dominated the final table from start to finish James Lauer secured his biggest live poker win to date, bagging $164,830 after triumphing in the Borgata Poker Open’s $600 Kickoff event. The New Jersey native entered the final table with a commanding chip lead, becoming the only player to surpass 20 million
Adjusting to Different Playing Styles at the Start of a Texas Hold’em Tournament July 22, 2025 Staying flexible gives you a better chance at navigating the early stages and transition smoothly into the deeper parts of the tournament The early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament can set the tone for the rest of your run, and one of the most important skills at this point is recognizing and adjusting to
Roughrider Poker Tour Makes Minnesota Debut in August July 22, 2025 The tournament arrives in Minnesota for the first time on August 1-3 The Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT) is bringing its tournament action to Minnesota for the first time this August, with the debut of RPT Jackpot Junction. The event will run from August 1 to 3 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, offering local
Sunday Recap: Battle Of Malta Online Continues July 21, 2025 Yesterday wasn’t your average Sunday at ACR Poker. Alongside our regular tournament lineup, we handed out the final five €8,000 travel packages to the live Battle of Malta. It’s part of the $5 Million Battle of Malta Online, running through July 27th. If you missed the action, here’s what went down on Sunday, July 20th:
US Banks Try To Stop Cryptocurrency Companies From Receiving Banking Charters July 21, 2025 Financial institutions want regulators to delay decisions on cryptocurrency banking plans US banks and credit unions are pushing back against the growing influence of cryptocurrency companies by calling on federal regulators to delay approving banking charters for digital asset firms. In a letter sent to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), major
Soccer Futures Betting: Identifying Value Bets for the Season July 21, 2025 Thoughtful selection of your wagers is key to long-term success Soccer futures betting can be an exciting way to stay engaged throughout the season, but finding real value in these long-term wagers takes more than just picking the favorites. It’s about spotting teams, players, or outcomes that offer better odds than their actual likelihood suggests.