PayPal advances cryptocurrency plans with the crypto hub August 14, 2023 The payments platform steps deeper into the crypto space with a new tool PayPal is taking another step forward with its plans to embrace cryptocurrency. The new Cryptocurrencies Hub is crucial to PayPal’s plan to reinvent the platform as crypto-inclusive and will allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, among other features. The online payments
How to understand steam moves in sports betting August 14, 2023 Steam moves can be great tools to analyze where the money is going In sports betting, a “steam move” refers to a significant and sudden shift in the betting line or odds for a particular game or event, usually prompted by a surge of heavy and coordinated betting on one side of the wager. This
Learn more about the 5-Card Charlie in blackjack August 14, 2023 Not all online casinos abide by the 5-Card Charlie rule In blackjack, a “5-Card Charlie” is a rare and favorable rule variation that some casinos may offer. It refers to a situation where a player is automatically declared a winner if they manage to accumulate a total of five cards in their hand without busting
Illinois to allow felons to work at casinos August 14, 2023 Having a criminal record may not be a deal-breaker for those looking for casino jobs On Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1462 (SB 1462), an amendment to the Illinois Gambling Act, allowing individuals with certain felony convictions to seek employment in non-gaming positions at casinos throughout the state. The bill was authored by
Phil Ivey captures another Triton poker win August 14, 2023 Ivey shows that his recent Triton victory wasn’t a fluke Phil Ivey finished his 2023 Triton Poker London experience with another win, his second of the series, in the $25,000 Short Deck Ante for the $280,500 first-place prize. Ivey collected $1,007,000 for winning the $60,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo earlier in the series. The 10-time World
The 2023 Poker Player of the Year is just warming up August 14, 2023 Jason Koon shows that he’s just getting started in deep poker runs this year Jason Koon picked up his ninth Triton Poker Super High Roller title to lead all players on the tour catered to those who are satisfied with very expensive buy-ins. Koon, the Triton 2023 Player of the Year, is making his dominance
Researchers find security flaws in popular cryptocurrency wallets August 10, 2023 Crypto fans need to be extremely cautious with their holdings Digital asset infrastructure corporation Fireblocks has disclosed that more than 15 leading online crypto wallet providers have serious vulnerabilities that could potentially put millions of customer accounts at risk. Crypto fans should take note and protect their assets more than ever. Fireblocks said in an
What to consider before betting with a dime line in baseball August 10, 2023 The dime line can give bettors a slight advantage against the sportsbook’s odds Betting on a dime line in baseball can offer bettors a significant advantage due to the smaller margin between the odds for the favorite and the underdog. This advantage stems from the fact that dime lines provide bettors with a more favorable
Understanding why online blackjack is a mathematically beatable game August 10, 2023 A firm grasp of math can help blackjack players have an edge Online blackjack is often considered a mathematically beatable game due to its reliance on probability and the strategic decisions that players can make. Unlike many casino games that are purely based on luck, blackjack involves an element of skill that can tip the
North Carolina county selected for casino wants final say August 10, 2023 If NC moves forward with its casino legislation, Nash County wants to decide its own fate North Carolina lawmakers are weighing legislation to allow one commercial casino in three counties, Nash, Anson and Rockingham. Should everything continue to move forward, the Board of Commissioners of Nash County wants a voice in the matter. The Board
Danny Tang is the Triton king, winning four titles this year August 10, 2023 The player from Hong Kong had never won a Triton event until now Danny Tang began 2023 without a single Triton Poker title on his resume. The Hong Kong native and World Series of Poker bracelet winner came close on a couple of occasions, including two runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2022. He finally broke
A poker pro is now part of the Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame August 10, 2023 Billy Baxter is in a unique position among poker players The Sports Gambling Hall of Fame will hold its inaugural event on August 11 at the Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas and is the highlighted event of the 2023 Bet Bash. The induction ceremony will take place within the world’s largest sportsbook