Australian state of Victoria tightens controls on gambling venues November 14, 2025 Several states are considering mandatory carded play, which forces limits and restrictions Victoria has officially taken a major step toward reshaping its gambling landscape, passing the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. Approved on May 27, and now updated with new language, the reform sets the stage for stricter oversight of gaming
Vitalijs Zavorotnijs scores one of the biggest NAPT prizes with $10,000 high roller wi November 14, 2025 The Latvian poker pro added $358,400 to his bankroll for the win The final stretch of the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas festival delivered some of its most exciting results, as several marquee events wrapped up with big payouts and standout performances. One of the week’s largest scores came from Vitalijs Zavorotnijs,
Understanding Equity Shifts in Short Deck Poker November 14, 2025 In Short Deck, the player who best understands equity swings ends up in high-EV situations Short Deck poker changes traditional equity calculations in ways that can trip up even experienced Hold’em players. With the 2s through 5s removed from the deck, the game becomes far more volatile, and seemingly small adjustments in card distribution lead
Next year’s Global Poker Awards canceled November 14, 2025 The Global Poker Index says it no longer has enough resources to dedicate to the program The Global Poker Awards will not be returning in 2026, marking a surprising pause for one of the industry’s most celebrated annual events. Organizers from the Global Poker Index (GPI) and The Hendon Mob (THM) confirmed the news on
More WSOP Paradise: Bahamas packages up for grabs this Sunday November 13, 2025 The WSOP Paradise: $60 Million Super Main Event lands in the Bahamas this December, and this weekend is yet another huge chance to lock up your seat. We’re guaranteeing 100 packages after recently bumping up the number from 72. Win Your Way To Paradise Our $1,050 buy-in Mega Satellites are taking place every Sunday through
Circle to Offer Native Token for Arc Blockchain November 13, 2025 Circle views ARC as a path toward enterprise adoption and a more modular blockchain landscape Circle is preparing to introduce a native token for Arc, its enterprise-focused layer-1 blockchain that operates as an Ethereum Virtual Machine network. The company revealed the plan alongside its latest financial results, noting that a native asset could eventually support
Long- vs. Short-Term Betting Strategies in the NHL November 13, 2025 A blended approach helps you navigate the NHL’s fast pace while grounding your decisions in solid analysis Long-term and short-term betting strategies in the NHL cater to two very different mindsets, and understanding how each approach works can help bettors make smarter decisions. Short-term strategies often focus on individual games, recent form, and immediate matchups.
How to Identify the Best Respin Feature Slots for Strategic Play November 13, 2025 Choosing slots with strong synergy is one of the best ways to make respin strategies effective Respin feature slots have become a popular choice for players who want more control over their spins, but identifying which games offer real strategic value takes a bit of analysis. The first step is understanding how the respin mechanic
Mexican Casinos Shuttered Over Money-Laundering Allegations November 13, 2025 The move comes as the country has vowed to change its dependence on land-based gaming Mexican authorities have shut down 13 casinos following allegations that the venues were part of a large money-laundering network that moved millions of dollars out of the country. Officials announced the closures on Wednesday, describing the operation as the result
‘Birthday Present’ Leads to NAPT Main Event Win for Gal Yifrach November 13, 2025 The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament only as part of a weekend birthday celebration Gal Yifrach turned his 39th birthday into a career highlight after winning the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas Main Event. The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament as part of a weekend celebration and ended up outlasting 738
Adjusting Aggression Levels As Blinds Increase in Freezeouts November 13, 2025 Strategic aggression is not just about pushing chips, it’s about pushing at the right moments Managing aggression as blinds rise in a freezeout tournament is one of the most important adjustments a player can make. The changing stack-to-blind dynamics force everyone to rethink hand values, opening ranges, and risk tolerance. Players who fail to adapt
Ontario Court Agrees Online Poker Market Can Move Beyond Borders November 13, 2025 The decision means that the Canadian province may interact with US online poker Ontario’s online poker and gaming market could soon expand beyond national borders following a major ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal. The court decided that provincially regulated gambling sites can legally allow players in Ontario to compete with participants outside Canada,