Poker rooms in Texas are becoming more popular, despite legal challenges August 16, 2023 Texas lawmakers may not appreciate poker rooms, but state residents do On Monday, The Lodge Card Club in Texas recently wrapped up its Mega Monster tournament that smashed the $1 million guaranteed prize pool after 5,750 players paid the $400 buy-in. Those kinds of numbers aren’t usually seen anywhere except at the World Series of
Tobias Schwecht turns $3,500 into $609K at WSOP event August 16, 2023 The WSOP is wrapping up a stop in London, which proved big for the German pro The £3,300 ($4,205) buy-in No-Limit Hold ’Em main event at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) International Super Circuit London drew 910 players across four starting flights, which was narrowed down after three more days to eventual champion
North Carolina’s casino legislation efforts continue controversy August 16, 2023 Local lawmakers in Nash County clash with residents over the casino’s future The prospect of having a casino, hotel, and entertainment venue in Rocky Mount has support from many because of the jobs and revenue it would bring to the area. However, opponents believe the casinos would harm the communities they would be located in.
Why you should always bet the banker in online baccarat August 16, 2023 Betting against the banker has better odds of producing consistent wins Baccarat is a popular casino game with three primary betting options: Player, Banker, and Tie. While each bet has its merits, there are compelling reasons why many players lean towards consistently betting on the Banker in online baccarat. Betting on the Banker carries a
Why the line moves in sports betting August 16, 2023 Bettors need to watch the lines ahead of games to ensure they get the best deal The movement of the line in sports betting, often referred to as line movement or line adjustment, is a dynamic process influenced by various factors that reflect the evolving opinions and actions of both bettors and bookmakers. Bettors should
Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency futures in the US following SEC approval August 16, 2023 The Securities and Exchange Commission makes a surprising move to support the crypto space On Wednesday, Coinbase Global (COIN.O) revealed it had gained approval to offer cryptocurrency futures to retail customers in the U.S. This is a major regulatory win for the online crypto service as it fights a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit.
Cryptocurrency custodian Prime Trust files for bankruptcy August 15, 2023 The writing was already on the wall, but the company confirmed it’s going bust Prime Trust, a crypto custodian, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware after a recent shortfall in customer funds. According to a filing on August 15, the company has between 25,000 and 50,000 creditors, with estimated liabilities of between
The basics of round robin betting August 15, 2023 Round robin bets increase the thrill of sports betting, but also the risk of losing Round robin betting is a popular and versatile form of wagering that involves creating multiple parlay bets from a selection of teams or outcomes. It’s an excellent option for bettors looking to diversify their bets and increase their chances of
Strategies that will increase your online gambling bankroll August 15, 2023 Anyone can win back more of their gambling spend if they follow a few guidelines Increasing your online gambling bankroll requires a combination of strategic thinking, discipline, and prudent decision-making. While there’s always an element of luck involved, implementing certain strategies can enhance your chances of growing your bankroll over time. Bankroll Management is the
Virginia casino measure for Richmond faces legal challenge August 15, 2023 Casino opponents hope a vote planned for November never takes place A Richmond, VA, bingo hall that operates nonprofit charitable gaming is attempting to block the city’s latest action to build a Southside casino resort. A planned vote for the casino measure this November may never happen. In July, a Richmond Circuit Court judge signed
Eric Persson sets High Stakes Poker on fire August 15, 2023 High Stakes Poker continues to raise the bar on big-money games Episode 2 in Season 11 of High Stakes Poker on Monday night featured a $1 million pot, as the competition was overshadowed by the aggressive play of Eric Persson. Persson would take his seat at the table not long after the show started and
WSOP Paradise schedule now available August 15, 2023 The recently announced series is starting to take shape The inaugural World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise has released the complete schedule of bracelet events for the series, which kicks off on December 3 and runs through December 14 in the Bahamas at Atlantis Paradise Island. A total of 15 bracelet events have been scheduled,