The Importance of Patience in Heads-up Poker: Waiting for the Right Opportunities September 3, 2025 Success doesn’t come from nonstop aggression but from picking your battles wisely Patience is often the hidden strength that separates average players from successful ones in heads-up poker. Unlike full-ring or even six-max games, where players can afford to wait for premium hands, heads-up action demands involvement in a much wider range of situations. Even
Planet Hollywood Nixes WSOPC December Event Due To Full Schedule September 3, 2025 The Caesars-owned property says it has too much going on to host another tournament Planet Hollywood has pulled the plug on its planned December World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop, citing a crowded poker calendar that left little room for the event to shine. The Caesars-owned property had been gearing up for its return
Sunday Recap: Players get warmed up for $50 Million OSS XL. September 2, 2025 Our $50 Million OSS XL gets underway on September 7th and ACR players spent last Sunday getting warmed up in a big way. We had our regular packed schedule, including the popular new Phil’s Thrill tourney. Read all about it in our August 31st Sunday Recap. Phil’s Thrill Sunday’s Phil’s Thrill had 74 total entrants,
$163M in Crypto Stolen in August, According to PeckShield September 2, 2025 Hackers continue to find ways to exploit the cryptocurrency ecosystem Hackers and scammers made off with more than $163 million worth of crypto in August, according to new data from blockchain security firm PeckShield. The firm reported the losses came from 16 separate incidents, marking a 15% increase from July’s $142 million tally, though still
How to Build an MLB Betting Model Using Sabermetrics September 2, 2025 Building a sabermetric-based betting model gives you a structured way to make smarter wagers Building an MLB betting model around sabermetrics allows bettors to move beyond traditional stats like batting average or ERA and instead focus on deeper, more predictive metrics. The goal is to use data that provides a clearer picture of player and
The Role of Volatility in Progressive Jackpot Games September 2, 2025 Volatility explains why jackpots grow so large and why sessions can swing wildly Progressive jackpot games hold a unique place in the casino world because they offer players a chance at life-changing wins from a relatively small stake. At the heart of these games is volatility — the measure of risk and reward that influences
Liv Boeree Marries Long-Time Partner Igor Kurganov During Burning Man September 2, 2025 One of poker’s most enduring couples gambles on the future as a permanent couple Two of poker’s most recognizable figures have officially tied the knot — and in true nontraditional fashion. Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov, long regarded as one of the game’s ultimate power couples, were married at Burning Man, the annual counterculture festival
The Role of Patience: Waiting Out Cold Decks in Tournaments September 2, 2025 Ultimately, patience during cold decks protects your tournament life Poker tournaments are full of highs and lows, and one of the most difficult stretches any player faces is running into a cold deck. That means hand after hand comes with little playable value, or the action always seems to go against you. It can test
WSOP Makes a Deal to Allow Content Creators To Cover Events September 2, 2025 The decision is a reversal of the organization’s recent ban on social media personalities The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced a new rewards program aimed at content creators, marking a major policy shift that opens the door for vloggers, streamers, and influencers to cover its events. The move comes after years of debate
Tether Reverses Course on Plan To Freeze USDT on Five Blockchains September 1, 2025 The company will continue to support existing smart contracts Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, announced on Friday that it has changed course on its earlier plan to freeze USDT smart contracts across five blockchains. Instead of locking tokens, the company will keep them transferable, while halting new issuance and redemption on the
Betting on NFL Conference Champions: Strategies for Success September 1, 2025 A disciplined approach can give you the best chance at finding conference winners with solid returns Betting on NFL conference champions can be one of the most rewarding futures markets for football fans and bettors alike. Unlike wagering on individual games, betting on the AFC or NFC champion requires a longer-term strategy, balancing team strengths,
Managing Your Bankroll in Online Spanish 21 September 1, 2025 By combining careful bet sizing and disciplined decision-making, you can make Spanish 21 sustainable Managing your bankroll in online Spanish 21 is just as important as understanding the rules of the game. Unlike traditional blackjack, Spanish 21 is played without tens in the deck, which shifts the odds slightly and makes strategic money management even