New Florida Bill Looks to Significantly Rewrite Gambling Laws November 12, 2025 House Bill 189 seeks clarity on oversight of gaming and amusement machines Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 189, a sweeping proposal aimed at modernizing and tightening the state’s gambling laws. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2026, seeks to clarify the state’s oversight of gaming and amusement machines while strengthening enforcement
Russian Church Removes Bishop After Finding Out He’s a Poker Pro November 12, 2025 Metropolitan Nestor no longer oversees parishes across France, Spain, Portugal and Italy The Russian Orthodox Church has removed one of its top European bishops after discovering his secret side career as a poker player. Metropolitan Nestor, born Evgeny Sirotenko in Moscow in 1974, was dismissed for “disciplinary reasons,” though reports suggest the decision may also
How to Navigate the Turn and River Effectively in Heads-Up Play November 12, 2025 It’s not about raw aggression; it’s about reading patterns and making decisions align with a believable strategy Navigating the turn and river in heads-up poker requires sharp observation, discipline, and the ability to adjust quickly. With only one opponent, every decision carries more weight, and each street provides crucial information. Successful players know that these
Big Poker Names Sign up for Big Deal Charity Event in Las Vegas November 12, 2025 Phil Hellmuth will once again emcee the popular annual event Las Vegas is once again combining poker, philanthropy, and Formula 1 excitement with the return of the Big Deal for One Drop charity poker event. Hosted by Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil and Lune Rouge, the event takes place on November 21 at
Square Launches Its Bitcoin Payment Feature for Over 4M Sellers November 11, 2025 The Square POS system now allows merchants to opt in and process payments in Bitcoin Square has officially rolled out its Bitcoin payment feature, giving more than four million sellers worldwide the ability to accept cryptocurrency at checkout. The launch allows merchants using Square’s point-of-sale system to opt in and process payments in Bitcoin, marking
How to Read Player Styles for Tennis Spread Bets November 11, 2025 By understanding how playing styles translate into match flow, you can make more accurate wagers Understanding player styles is one of the most important skills when betting on tennis spreads. Unlike moneyline bets, where you simply pick the winner, spread bets require analyzing how dominant or competitive a player might be across sets or games.
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Texas Election Results Don’t Help Casino Efforts in the State November 11, 2025 Las Vegas Sands-backed John Huffman failed to succeed in the Senate race Efforts to bring casino gambling to Texas hit another roadblock after last week’s special election in Senate District 9, where casino-backed candidate John Huffman failed to advance to the runoff. Huffman, a Republican and former mayor of Southlake, finished third behind Democrat Taylor
WPT Global Ambassador Ángel Guillén Captures Two Wins at WPT Australia November 11, 2025 The Mexican poker pro also led his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament Ángel Guillén had a dream run at WPT Australia, taking home two titles in just 72 hours while also leading his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament. The WPT Global Ambassador earned a combined
Post-session Reflections: Learning from Cold Deck Experiences November 11, 2025 The goal isn’t to avoid bad luck; it’s to respond to it with focus and a plan for continuous growth Every poker player has faced the frustration of a cold deck—a stretch where the cards seem determined to go against you. These sessions can feel like a test of patience and discipline, pushing even experienced
MSPT Season 16 to Wrap Up at Minnesota’s Running Aces Casino November 11, 2025 The upcoming series will include 18 Gold Card events The 16th season of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is coming to an end, with its final stop taking place at Running Aces Casino in Minnesota. The Winter Poker Classic, set for December 2–14, will feature 18 Gold Card events and serve as the last chance
CFTC Ready To Embrace Leveraged Cryptocurrency Trading in US November 10, 2025 Acting Chair Caroline Pham has acknowledged that leveraged trading is coming The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is preparing to allow leveraged cryptocurrency trading within the country for the first time. Acting Chair Caroline Pham confirmed that she has been in discussions with regulated US crypto exchanges to launch leveraged spot trading products as