Creating an Effective Pre-Flop Strategy August 5, 2025 Sticking to a disciplined plan sets you up for better decisions once the flop hits Developing a solid pre-flop strategy in poker is one of the most important foundations for long-term success. What happens before the flop often dictates how the rest of a hand will play out. Whether you’re grinding low-stakes tournaments or battling
This Month’s WSOPC Harrah’s Atlantic City Includes $500K GTD Main Event August 5, 2025 The tournament series gets underway on August 14 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Atlantic City this month, with Harrah’s set to host a full schedule of tournament action from August 14 to 25. The series will feature 18 official ring events, including a $1,700 buy-in Main Event that guarantees a
CFTC To Start Review of Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Recommendations August 4, 2025 The US Administration is shifting toward a more crypto-friendly environment The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving forward with plans to address digital asset regulation, launching what it calls a “crypto sprint” aimed at turning federal policy recommendations into concrete action. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham confirmed this week that the agency will begin
How To Manage Your Bankroll When Betting on NFL Futures August 4, 2025 Staying disciplined, setting limits, and being selective are the best ways to keep your bankroll steady Betting on NFL futures can be exciting, especially for fans looking to back their favorite teams or players long before the season ends. However, the long-term nature of futures bets means managing your bankroll is critical. Poor planning can
Betting Progressions: Martingale vs. Fibonacci Systems for Spanish 21 August 4, 2025 Those willing to take bigger risks might lean toward Martingale, but should do so with caution When playing Spanish 21, some players turn to betting progressions to manage their bankroll and attempt to recover losses. Two popular systems often debated are the Martingale and Fibonacci strategies. Each has its own approach to increasing bets after
Virgin Islands Moves to Update Gambling Laws August 4, 2025 The changes come as global gaming continues to gain in popularity The US Virgin Islands is making strides toward modernizing its gambling laws, with a renewed focus on legalizing internet gaming and sports betting. This follows more than 20 years of inactivity on the territory’s online gambling framework, despite legislation on the books since 2001.
Doug Polk Sells Upswing Poker to ClubWPT for Unspecified Amount August 4, 2025 Polk confirmed in a video announcement that the site’s financial success resulted in a ‘significant deal’ Doug Polk, one of the most recognizable names in poker, has sold his long-running training site Upswing Poker to ClubWPT Gold, the online poker platform affiliated with the World Poker Tour. The sale, confirmed last week, marks a new
The Value of Table Image in Heads-up Poker: Building and Manipulating Perception August 4, 2025 In heads-up play, those who understand how their table image influences action have an edge In heads-up poker, where only two players face off, the table image plays a significant role in shaping the game’s flow. Unlike full-ring or six-max formats, heads-up action involves far more hands and decisions, making perception even more critical. Your
Maryland State Poker Championship Returns In August August 4, 2025 Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland will host the series, with over $1 million in prize money available The Maryland State Poker Championship is set to return to Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland this August, offering players nearly two weeks of high-stakes competition in one of the East Coast’s top poker venues. Scheduled from August 27
Everything That Has to Line Up to Win a Tournament August 1, 2025 We all dream of shipping a major poker tournament, be it a WSOP bracelet or the Main Event of the Moneymaker Tour in Aruba. But the reality of tournament poker is that you need an almost unreasonable amount of cooperation from forces outside your control to take one down. We know this logically, but in
Trickbot Malware Has Led to Theft of $724 Million in Cryptocurrency August 1, 2025 The malware is attacking all industries, with no clear solution available TrickBot, a malware platform that first appeared as a banking Trojan in 2016, has become one of the most damaging tools in cybercrime, linked to over $724 million in stolen cryptocurrency. Its operators, known collectively as Wizard Spider, have built a criminal infrastructure that
Parlay Betting: Combining Soccer Matches for Bigger Wins August 1, 2025 Parlays can be potentially profitable, but require discipline and a strong grasp of the matches involved Parlay betting has become a popular choice among soccer fans looking to increase their potential returns. Unlike placing a single wager on one match, a parlay combines multiple bets into one ticket. The appeal is simple: string together several