Chicago Considering Gambling Changes as It Seeks More Revenue July 22, 2025 The Windy City could open its doors to more gambling options in the near future Chicago city leaders are considering expanding gambling options in a bid to generate additional revenue without raising taxes on residents. Two new ordinances have been proposed that would bring video gambling machines to O’Hare and Midway airports, as well as
James Lauer Bags $164K With Borgata Poker Open $600 Kickoff Win July 22, 2025 The New Jersey player dominated the final table from start to finish James Lauer secured his biggest live poker win to date, bagging $164,830 after triumphing in the Borgata Poker Open’s $600 Kickoff event. The New Jersey native entered the final table with a commanding chip lead, becoming the only player to surpass 20 million
Adjusting to Different Playing Styles at the Start of a Texas Hold’em Tournament July 22, 2025 Staying flexible gives you a better chance at navigating the early stages and transition smoothly into the deeper parts of the tournament The early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament can set the tone for the rest of your run, and one of the most important skills at this point is recognizing and adjusting to
Roughrider Poker Tour Makes Minnesota Debut in August July 22, 2025 The tournament arrives in Minnesota for the first time on August 1-3 The Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT) is bringing its tournament action to Minnesota for the first time this August, with the debut of RPT Jackpot Junction. The event will run from August 1 to 3 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, offering local
Sunday Recap: Battle Of Malta Online Continues July 21, 2025 Yesterday wasn’t your average Sunday at ACR Poker. Alongside our regular tournament lineup, we handed out the final five €8,000 travel packages to the live Battle of Malta. It’s part of the $5 Million Battle of Malta Online, running through July 27th. If you missed the action, here’s what went down on Sunday, July 20th:
US Banks Try To Stop Cryptocurrency Companies From Receiving Banking Charters July 21, 2025 Financial institutions want regulators to delay decisions on cryptocurrency banking plans US banks and credit unions are pushing back against the growing influence of cryptocurrency companies by calling on federal regulators to delay approving banking charters for digital asset firms. In a letter sent to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), major
Soccer Futures Betting: Identifying Value Bets for the Season July 21, 2025 Thoughtful selection of your wagers is key to long-term success Soccer futures betting can be an exciting way to stay engaged throughout the season, but finding real value in these long-term wagers takes more than just picking the favorites. It’s about spotting teams, players, or outcomes that offer better odds than their actual likelihood suggests.
Splitting Pairs: Best Practices in Spanish 21 July 21, 2025 Smart pair splitting can help you get the most out of each hand if used correctly Splitting pairs in Spanish 21 can be a valuable move, but knowing when and how to do it is key to maximizing your odds. While similar to traditional blackjack, Spanish 21 has different rules that affect strategy—most notably, all
Legislative Changes Could Shake up Gambling in the Philippines July 21, 2025 The Philippines is looking to ban online casinos and make other changes to its gaming industry Lawmakers in the Philippines are pushing for major changes to the country’s gambling landscape, with new bills that could outlaw all forms of online gambling and tighten regulations on related content. Senators Loren Legarda and Raffy Tulfo have introduced
Argentina’s Nico Betbese Ships WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship July 21, 2025 The victory included his first major WPT title and over $706,000 Argentina’s Nico Betbese claimed the top prize at the 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship, earning $706,960 and capturing his first main tour title on the World Poker Tour. Betbese outlasted a field of 1,153 entries in the $5,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, held
Using Positional Awareness To Combat Cold Draws at Texas Hold’em Tables July 21, 2025 Staying calm, using your position wisely, and picking your spots carefully will help you survive rough patches When the cards just aren’t coming your way in Texas Hold’em, it’s easy to get frustrated and start making poor decisions. Cold draws—runs where you’re consistently missing flops, turns, or rivers—can drain both your chip stack and your
Dnegs Calls for Removal of ‘Black Mark’ of Poker Tournaments July 21, 2025 More professional poker players are calling for a shot clock in all tournaments Daniel Negreanu is renewing his call for stricter time controls in poker tournaments after the 2025 World Series of Poker drew criticism over repeated stalling tactics by players. During the Main Event and other WSOP events this summer, several players were accused