Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River in NC inaugurates new poker room May 24, 2024 The new space offers expanded poker options and additional games Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River opened its new poker room on Wednesday following a $275 million expansion of its casino. Players can currently participate in cash games until the tournament schedule restarts in July, when two $80 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em tournaments will be offered every Monday and
Binance has regained its money services license in Florida May 23, 2024 Binance wins a round, even as it continues to face issues elsewhere Binance US has won its appeal following the suspension of its money-services business license in Florida. A Florida First District Court of Appeal ruling determined that the Office of Financial Regulation’s (OFR) emergency suspension order against the cryptocurrency exchange had no legal justification. The agency
Avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls in heads-up golf betting May 23, 2024 Don’t arbitrarily follow the money or bet on the most popular golfer When it comes to heads-up golf betting, there are several common mistakes and pitfalls that bettors should be aware of in order to maximize their chances of success. Here are some tips for avoiding these common pitfalls: One of the biggest mistakes bettors make is not doing enough research before placing their bets. It’s important to
The advantages of playing online craps versus traditional casino craps May 23, 2024 Playing craps online offers greater convenience and flexibility Online craps offers players a convenient and accessible way to enjoy this popular casino game from the comfort of their own homes. There are several advantages to playing online craps compared to traditional casino craps: One of the biggest advantages of online craps is the convenience it offers. Players can access
New iGaming legislation in Brazil means operators need to move quickly May 23, 2024 Operators have until the end of the year to become fully registered The Brazilian government added normative Ordinance 827 to the Official Diary of the Union on May 21. It outlines the stipulations for operators seeking iGaming and sports betting licenses in Brazil. Gaming operators will have an “adjustment period” until December 31, 2024, to
Fresh off WPT win, poker player Rutger Hennen heads to jail May 23, 2024 The millionaire poker player was involved in a car crash that led to the death of a cyclist Rutger Hennen became a World Poker Tour (WPT) champion again in March after winning the WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event for €209,775 ($227,752). However, the thrill of the victory was short-lived, as he now finds himself completing a prison sentence
World Series of Poker makes changes to buy-ins for upcoming series May 23, 2024 Players will see higher min-cashes across all events in the series The World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced changes to the payout format, meaning most tournaments will have a minimum prize twice the buy-in paid for entry. The top players will see a reduced payout, while players finishing at the bottom of the scale will
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame facing up to 7 years in prison May 22, 2024 Salame helped collapse the crypto exchange that stole $10 billion in user funds US federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of five to seven years in prison for former FTX executive Ryan Salame, the alleged co-conspirator with FTX co-founder Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, who pleaded guilty to crimes that helped cause the collapse of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange. A sentencing memo
Tips for recognizing biased odds and value bets in UFC betting May 22, 2024 Properly identifying biased odds can help you create smarter wagers When it comes to UFC betting, recognizing biased odds and finding value bets can be crucial in increasing your chances of success. Here are some tips to help you identify biased odds and uncover value bets in UFC betting: Before placing any bets, thoroughly research the fighters and their matchups. Analyze their
Understanding La Grande and La Petite in online baccarat May 22, 2024 Betting on La Grande and La Petite offers an added layer of potential winnings La Grande and La Petite are common terms you’ll find in baccarat. They refer to the two primary betting options available to players in the game: betting on the “Grande” or the “Petite” hand. Understanding the concept will help you become a more
Rhode Island bill would allow casinos to double gamblers’ credit May 22, 2024 Bally’s hopes to increase the credit it can issue gamblers from $50,000 to $100,000 Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio is backing legislation to allow Bally’s-operated Rhode Island casinos to double their gambling credit limits to $100,000. However, many interested parties have concerns about the latest proposal. According to The Providence Journal, some of the points in
Jessica Vierling now has over $1M in live earnings after latest WSOPC win May 22, 2024 Vierling added $328,273 to her growing bank after outlasting 1,467 players 13 events are in the books at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) series running at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, which will also host the 2024 WSOP Tournament of Champions beginning this week The top 164 finishers at the WSOPC Commerce Main Event split the