BetMGM Poker Championship Turnout Doubles $3M Guarantee July 4, 2025 The $3,500 buy-in event drew 1,853 entries, pushing the prize pool to $5.9 million The BetMGM Poker Championship returned to Las Vegas in a big way, smashing expectations and nearly doubling its guaranteed prize pool. Held at ARIA Resort & Casino, the $3,500 buy-in event drew an impressive 1,853 entries across two starting flights, pushing
Ripple Becomes Latest Crypto Firm To Seek US Banking Charter July 3, 2025 Ripple is putting its legal fight with the SEC behind it, allowing the company to move forward Ripple Labs is the latest cryptocurrency company to seek formal recognition in the US banking sector. On Wednesday, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed that the firm has submitted an application for a national bank charter to the Office
Exploring In-Game Betting: The Future of Basketball Spread Betting July 3, 2025 In-game spread betting brings a level of interaction that’s more aligned with how fans watch basketball today In-game betting, also known as live betting, is rapidly transforming how basketball fans engage with spread betting. Unlike traditional pre-game bets, in-game betting allows wagers to be placed in real-time as the action unfolds. This dynamic format opens
Understanding the Basics of Let It Ride July 3, 2025 Let It Ride doesn’t require bluffing or reading opponents, which appeals to many players Let It Ride is a poker-based casino game that blends simple mechanics with the potential for high payouts, making it a favorite among players who enjoy slower-paced table games. Unlike traditional poker, Let It Ride is played against a paytable rather
Finland’s Gambling Expansion Plans Cause Controversy July 3, 2025 Lawmakers are divided on whether breaking up the country’s gambling monopoly makes sense Finland’s push to revamp its gambling laws is stirring up strong reactions across the political spectrum. At the heart of the debate is whether to end the country’s gambling monopoly, currently operated by state-owned Veikkaus, and open the market to private operators.
Martin Kabrhel Now Leading the WSOP POY Race July 3, 2025 Shipping the $1,000 Mini Main Event put the controversial Czech player on top Martin Kabrhel has officially taken over the top spot in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year race after a massive victory in the $1,000 Mini Main Event. The Czech poker pro captured his fourth career WSOP bracelet—and
Adjusting Your Strategy for Multiway Pots in Short Deck July 3, 2025 Prioritize strong hands, tighten your range and reduce bluff frequency in Short Deck poker In Short Deck Hold’em, multiway pots are more common than in regular Texas Hold’em due to increased hand equities and the absence of low-ranked cards (2s through 5s). Since players are more likely to connect with the board, it’s crucial to
Senate Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Hit Poker Players July 3, 2025 The bill would automatically force some poker player to take losses when filing their taxes A newly added provision to the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could significantly impact poker players and other gamblers across the US. The amendment, passed on July 1 as part of the broader extension of the
North Koreans Charged for Roles in $1M Crypto Theft July 2, 2025 Four people face prison in the latest crackdown on North Korean-led cybercriminals Federal prosecutors have charged four North Korean nationals with wire fraud and money laundering in connection to a cryptocurrency theft totaling nearly $1 million. According to a statement released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, the individuals allegedly posed as
How To Use Team Statistics To Predict Soccer Over/Under Outcomes July 2, 2025 Combining stats with league trends can help you develop a much more informed prediction Predicting soccer Over/Under outcomes—such as whether a game will have more or fewer than 2.5 goals—can be much more reliable when you use team statistics rather than guesswork. Understanding how to read and apply these stats is key for bettors looking
Reading the Slots Paytable: Understanding Symbols To Enhance Your Strategy July 2, 2025 By reviewing the paytable, you can adjust your strategy and potentially improve your odds When playing slot machines—online or in-person—many players jump straight into spinning the reels without paying close attention to one of the most important tools available: the paytable. Understanding the paytable is essential to getting the most out of your slot experience
New Zealand Advances Online Casino Plans July 2, 2025 The country’s gambling industry is now looking for operators New Zealand is taking formal steps to regulate its online casino industry with the introduction of the Online Casino Gambling Bill to Parliament on June 30. Spearheaded by Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, the proposed legislation would end years of grey-market activity and bring