Chicago Looks To Capitalize on Gambling Popularity With New Laws October 22, 2025 The Windy City could expand its gambling footprint to increase city revenue Chicago officials are exploring new ways to boost city revenue through gambling, with fresh discussions centered on bringing slot machines to O’Hare and Midway Airports. During City Council budget hearings, Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski revealed that Bally’s, the company developing Chicago’s first
Poker Pro Jordan Cristos Facing Jail Over Threats To Judge, Adam Pliska October 22, 2025 The WPT champion has had several run-ins with the law recently Poker professional Jordan Cristos, known for his World Poker Tour victories and more than $3 million in career earnings, is now facing serious legal consequences in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old was arrested in June and has remained in custody at the Clark County Detention
Starting Hand Selection in PLO Tournaments October 22, 2025 Understanding when to take calculated risks allows you to maximize profit Starting hand selection in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments is one of the most important aspects of success. Because every player receives four hole cards instead of two, hand strength changes dramatically before and after the flop. This means raw power alone isn’t enough —
Bad News for Poker in Thailand as PM Bans the Game October 22, 2025 Only a month after recognizing poker as legal, the Thai government reverses course Poker enthusiasts in Thailand are facing a setback after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinstated a nationwide ban on poker games. The decision, announced on Wednesday, immediately overturned a previous order from former interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai that had briefly legalized poker in
British Columbia Looks To Curb Cryptocurrency Mining October 21, 2025 The Canadian province wants to reduce pressure on its hydroelectric power grid British Columbia is preparing to implement a permanent ban on new cryptocurrency mining connections to its hydroelectric power grid, a move aimed at managing electricity demand and protecting long-term energy sustainability. The provincial government announced the new policy on Monday, explaining that crypto
Betting on Player Hits, Runs, and RBIs: What To Watch For October 21, 2025 By combining certain insights, you can turn player prop betting into a calculated strategy Player performance markets like hits, runs, and RBIs are among the most exciting and unpredictable areas of baseball betting. These props reward close attention to details that casual fans often overlook. Successful bettors know that player stats don’t exist in a
Engaging With Dealers To Boost Your Results in Live Blackjack Party October 21, 2025 Good energy and communication go hand-in-hand with better focus and better results Playing Live Blackjack Party isn’t just about strategy—it’s also about connection. The dealers are part of the experience, and engaging with them can actually improve both your mindset and your results. Building a friendly rapport can help you stay relaxed and focused, which
Colombia Introduces New Law on Bonus-Related Taxation October 21, 2025 The changes come on the heels of a massive tax increase implemented months ago Colombia has introduced new tax rules that redefine how gaming operators handle bonuses offered to players. The country’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, detailed the updated structure following the government’s earlier decision to apply a Value Added Tax (VAT) on gambling deposits. The
Jinrong Zhang Takes Down First MSPT Championship on International Soil October 21, 2025 This event was the first time the Major Series of Poker has left the US Poker history was made in Montreal this week when Jinrong Zhang captured the first-ever Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) Championship title held outside the United States. The $1,150 Canadian Poker Championship at Playground attracted an impressive 1,057 entries,
Using Online Poker Tools to Analyze Your Mucking Decisions October 21, 2025 Analyzing mucking decisions teaches you when to trust your reads Online poker tools have changed the way players study their decisions, especially when it comes to mucking hands. Reviewing these choices through data-driven analysis helps reveal patterns you might not notice in real time. Every time you fold, you’re making a judgment about potential value,
Florida Poker Room Takes State Gambling Regulator To Court October 21, 2025 Bestbet continues to seek help from the courts over its poker rooms A legal dispute has emerged between one of Florida’s largest poker operators and the state’s gambling regulator over the approval of a new card room in Hamilton County. Bestbet Holdings, Inc., which runs three poker rooms in Jacksonville and Orange Park, has filed
US Government Seizes $15B in Bitcoin From ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam October 20, 2025 The leader of the scam, Chen Zhi, remains at large The US government has seized roughly $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to one of the largest global cryptocurrency fraud schemes ever uncovered. Federal prosecutors allege the digital assets were tied to a “pig butchering” scam — a criminal network blending romance fraud, forced labor, and