Stripe’s Stripe-And-Paradigm-Built Payments Blockchain Tempo Is Now Live December 10, 2025 Tempo may be positioning itself as a bridge between stablecoins and everyday global payments Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have taken a key step toward launching their payments-focused blockchain, Tempo. The project announced that its first public testnet is now live, allowing developers and infrastructure providers to begin experimenting with the network ahead of
A Guide for Spotting Value Bets in UFC Fights December 10, 2025 Value betting in UFC is about consistently backing mispriced fighters and letting probability work in your favor Finding value bets in UFC fights is about looking beyond flashy records and popular names. Odds often reflect public perception more than real matchup dynamics. The goal is to spot fighters whose chances of winning are better than
Turning Ties into Wins in Online Pai Gow December 10, 2025 Consistency, rule awareness, and emotional control separate casual players from those who outperform Online Pai Gow Poker is known for frequent ties, which can frustrate players who feel stuck breaking even. Instead of viewing pushes as dead ends, smart players treat them as opportunities. Understanding why ties happen and how house rules apply is the
Virginia Casino Effort Stalls as Fairfax County Supervisors Reject Proposal December 10, 2025 With local opposition now on record, any future casino proposal will likely face an uphill battle Efforts to bring a casino to Fairfax County hit another roadblock this week after local leaders formally pushed back against the idea. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to oppose a proposed casino development that has been
WSOP Drops Ren Lin’s Suspension Following Collusion Accusations December 10, 2025 Lin received a ban in October after coaching a player during a competition Ren Lin has returned to World Series of Poker (WSOP) events just weeks after being suspended over collusion-related allegations tied to online play. The high-profile GGPoker ambassador was sidelined in October following an investigation into ghosting during a recent final table. The
Understanding the Disconnect Between Card Decks and Player Skill December 10, 2025 True mastery in poker comes from separating emotion from expectations Many players struggle with the idea that card decks do not “care” who is sitting at the table. Cards are random, neutral, and independent of past outcomes. Skill does not influence which cards appear, only how those cards are used once they arrive. This disconnect
MSPT Starts Season 17 With New Years Poker Open at the Venetian December 10, 2025 The new season will officially begin on January 1 The Major Series of Poker (MSPT): The Tour is set to ring in the new year with the launch of its 17th season at the Venetian Las Vegas. The opening stop will be part of the Venetian’s DeepStack Extravaganza, which runs from late December through mid-January
Circle Becomes Latest Crypto-Friendly Company Approved in Abu Dhabi December 9, 2025 The Middle East continues to gain strength as a global cryptocurrency hub Circle has received regulatory approval to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the latest crypto-friendly company to expand into the UAE’s rapidly growing digital-asset hub. The firm announced that it secured a Financial Services Permission license from the Financial Services
Predicting Set Blowouts for Tennis Spread Success December 9, 2025 You can spot blowout potential earlier and wager smarter by combining statistical insight with situational awareness Predicting set blowouts in tennis is an important part of beating spreads, especially when sportsbooks offer tight lines in high-profile matches. The first key factor is player style. Big servers and aggressive returners tend to produce more lopsided sets
How to Utilize Dealer Tells in Live Dealer Spanish 21 December 9, 2025 When applied correctly, dealer tells become a valuable layer in your Spanish 21 toolkit Utilizing dealer tells in Live Dealer Spanish 21 can give you a subtle yet meaningful edge, especially since the game already favors players with rules like late surrender and the removal of tens. While tells are never guaranteed, observing consistent patterns
Massachusetts gambling reforms get the support of Penn Entertainment December 9, 2025 The state’s push for expanding its gambling market finds more backing Massachusetts lawmakers are weighing a major shift in the state’s gambling landscape, and one of the region’s biggest operators is signaling conditional support. PENN Entertainment, which owns Plainridge Park Casino, has backed an effort to legalize online casinos—so long as digital platforms are required
Sam Soverel Wins WSOP Paradise for $2.6M and Fourth Bracelet December 9, 2025 The long-time grinder took down the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event Sam Soverel capped off an incredible run at WSOP Paradise by winning the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2.6 million, earning his fourth career WSOP bracelet. The event stretched long into the early morning on Day 2, prompting organizers to add