‘Largest poker room in Texas’ in the works May 30, 2024 After recently being rejected for a poker room in Farmers Branch, Doug Polk has a new plan Just weeks after the Farmers Branch City Council rejected his bid to open a poker room in the Dallas suburb, Doug Polk announced during Wednesday’s Hustler Casino Live stream that he and investors Brad Owen and Andrew Neeme
Texas goes after fraudulent cryptocurrency miner Arkbit Capital May 29, 2024 The company was attracting investments on the basis of lies and scams The Texas State Securities Board recently issued a cease-and-desist order against Arkbit Capital, which is accused of committing fraud while conducting cryptocurrency cloud mining operations. The order states that Texas State Securities Board Financial Examiner Alexis Cantrell uncovered evidence that Arkbit Capital and
The art of parlay betting in MMA May 29, 2024 Successful parlay betting requires a great deal of attention to detail Parlay betting in MMA can be seen as an art form, as it requires a strategic approach to maximize potential winnings. A parlay bet, also known as an accumulator or combo bet, involves combining multiple selections into a single wager. In the case of
Understanding soft and hard totals in online blackjack May 29, 2024 Having a good grasp of what constitutes a soft or hard hand will help you place smarter bets In online blackjack, understanding the concept of soft and hard totals is crucial for making informed decisions and maximizing your chances of winning. Soft and hard totals refer to the value of your hand and whether it
Illinois iGaming legalization discussion all but dead for 2024 May 29, 2024 Two bills that sought to legalize online casinos have seen no recent movement A pair of proposals to legalize iGaming in Illinois failed to pass committee before the end of the legislative last week after lawmakers couldn’t come to a compromise that would put the bills up for a vote. Senate Bill 1565, introduced by
Tom Dwan has a rough time at the Hustler Live felt May 29, 2024 Tom Dwan suffers one of the worst bad beats in the history of the series The first night of the Hustler Casino Live Million Dollar Game on Tuesday drew more than 27,000 viewers. All of them witnessed Tom Dwan suffer one of the worst bad beats on the popular livestream series. The first big pot
Global Poker Awards winner Casey Kastle passes away May 29, 2024 The long-time grinder passed away following a battle with cancer Recent Global Poker Awards winner Casey Kastle, known as one of the poker world’s greatest travelers, passed away on Monday at age 64 after a three-year battle with cancer. Kastle crisscrossed the globe for over 25 years, entering popular poker events such as the Aussie
Bitcoin ETFs are now worth almost $68 billion May 28, 2024 Interest in cryptocurrency investments continues to gain ground Bitcoin exchange-traded derivatives are investment products that follow the price or give BTC more exposure and have recently exceeded one million in global Bitcoin reserves. The 11 ETFs have used up 855,619 Bitcoin since spot Bitcoin ETFs first became available in the US in January 2024, earning
Advantages of fading the lines in NFL sports betting May 28, 2024 It’s not always good to follow the public when you place your NFL bets Fading the lines in NFL sports betting refers to a strategy where bettors choose to wager against the public consensus or popular opinion. Rather than following the majority, these bettors go against the grain and bet on the underdog or the
Understanding stacked and mystery symbols in online slots May 28, 2024 Stacked and mystery symbols can offer bigger wins and more frequent payouts In online slots, one of the features that can significantly enhance gameplay and increase winning potential is the presence of stacked and mystery symbols. These symbols can bring excitement and anticipation to the game, as they offer the chance of bigger wins and
North Carolina residents shouldn’t count on new casinos this year May 28, 2024 Political infighting could keep the topic of casino legalization off the table After unsuccessfully passing casino legislation in 2023, Republicans are still at a stalemate and could keep gambling discussions off the agenda during the current legislative session that runs through July. According to House Speaker Tim Moore, the end of discussions to legalize commercial
Dave Portnoy thinks he has what it takes to be a WSOP star May 28, 2024 The Barstool Sports founder has hinted at interest in hitting the WSOP felt Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is debating whether to take a break from eating pizza to compete at this summer’s 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The host of the popular One Bite Pizza Reviews YouTube channel recently tweeted that he might