Analyzing Live Dealer Baccarat Streaks: Do They Affect Your Bets? June 11, 2025 Streaks don’t change the odds, but they can shape how you manage your bets and react in real-time One of the most talked-about aspects of live dealer baccarat is the concept of streaks. Players often look for patterns—like a string of Banker wins or repeated Player victories—and try to use these streaks to guide their
Sri Lanka’s Move Toward Legalized Casinos Faces Resistance June 11, 2025 The draft legislation left out key components that have the opposition in an uproar Sri Lanka’s proposed overhaul of its gambling sector is facing pushback from lawmakers and financial officials who say the current draft leaves critical loopholes unaddressed. The Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, still under consultation, is intended to set up an independent agency
Controversial WSOP Player Scotter Clark Arrested on Multiple Charges June 11, 2025 Clark faces two felony counts after being arrested in Oklahoma Scotter Clark, who became known for attending the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in costume as a pirate, was arrested on Monday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Clark has two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon to answer following a brutal fight that reportedly involved
Understanding the Differences Between Short Deck and Texas Hold’em June 11, 2025 Mastering both involves recognizing where traditional strategy doesn’t apply and adjusting your tactics accordingly Short Deck and Texas Hold’em are both forms of poker that share many rules and concepts, but key differences between the two significantly impact strategy and gameplay. Understanding how these games diverge is essential for players transitioning between formats. Short Deck,
$500 WSOP Colossus Event Award Player His First Bracelet and Over $500K June 11, 2025 California’s Courtenay Williams beat out a field of over 16,000 to win the top prize Courtenay Williams has captured his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet and a life-changing prize by winning the $500 Colossus event at the 2025 WSOP. Outlasting a massive field of 16,301 entrants, Williams earned $542,540—a score nearly five
Partnering for Poker Integrity: How ACR Poker and GTO Wizard Are Raising the Bar for Game Integrity June 9, 2025 At ACR Poker, we know that trust is the currency of online poker. Players deserve to know that every hand is fair, every opponent is playing by the rules, and that the site they play on takes security seriously. That’s why our partnership with GTO Wizard is so important and why their latest blog post,
Coinbase Finds Success Through AI in Struggle With Unnecessary User Account Freezing June 9, 2025 Improvements being made to the crypto exchange will make onboarding easier Coinbase has made great leaps in solving one of its most berated customer support issues: unjustified account freezes. CEO Brian Armstrong stated in a tweet on June 6 that the cryptocurrency exchange has reduced such incidents by 82%, crediting recent improvements in its technology
A Beginner’s Guide To Betting on MLB Moneylines June 9, 2025 Betting on MLB moneylines is simple to grasp, but developing a sharp strategy takes time and attention to detail Betting on MLB moneylines is one of the most straightforward ways to get started with baseball wagering. Unlike point spreads used in sports like football or basketball, moneyline bets focus simply on who wins the game—no
Adjusting Your Slot Strategy Based on Features: Wilds, Scatters, and Multipliers June 9, 2025 Tailoring your strategy to a slot’s feature set allows you to play more efficiently Slot machines may appear simple on the surface, but understanding their features can greatly improve how you approach the game. Adjusting your strategy based on key features like wilds, scatters, and multipliers can help you get more value from your play
Virginia Online Casino Legalization Effort Still Alive June 9, 2025 A bill that would allow the state to enter into the online gambling market is still up for consideration Legislative action to legalize Virginia online casinos continues, with Senate Bill 827 still pending in the Committee on General Laws and Technology. If passed, the bill would be a major shift for the state by authorizing
Poker Fan Voting for This Year’s Poker Hall of Fame Nominee Is Now Open June 9, 2025 In line with previous years’ changes, only one person can be selected for the 2025 HOF The race for the 64th member of the Poker Hall of Fame has officially begun, and fans once again have the opportunity to nominate their favorite poker figures. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) opened the nomination process to
How Small Pocket Pairs Fit Into a Larger Texas Hold’em Strategy June 9, 2025 Used judiciously, small pocket pairs can produce huge profits without taking much risk Small pocket pairs—deuces through sixes—are not necessarily fearsome on the surface, but they can be an excellent part of a good Texas Hold’em strategy if used properly. These are not about brute force; they’re about timing, finesse, and long-term value. The greatest