In poker, every bet must have a specific purpose. Whether attempting to extract maximum value from a good hand or making an opponent fold a better hand, the skill of balancing value betting and bluffing distinguishes excellent players from the rest. Understanding when to play for value and when to bluff is important, and learning
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Poker pro and “the best bettor in the world” loses Super Bowl bet
Sean Perry allegedly lost a fortune backing the team he expected to win Caution: Super Bowl LVIII spoiler alert ahead. Poker player Sean Perry claims to be one of the world’s best sports bettors but lost a $1.1 million bet after his Super Bowl wager on the San Francisco 49ers. The Kansas City Chiefs beat
Brazil’s online gambling and betting market close to going live
Brazil President Lula da Silva has signed the legislation into law Brazil has sorted out everything related to the country’s sports betting and iGaming market after approving a new regulatory framework. On December 30, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed Bill PL3626/23 into law after Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved it on December 21.
Cowboys, 49ers battle in the Bay Area in NFL Week 5 betting
It wasn’t exactly the marquee matchup of the week, but Week 5 of the NFL season did kick off last night. The Chicago Bears upset (40-20 as 6-point road ‘dogs) the Washington Commanders to get their first win of the season. The Game of the Week is the Sunday night contest of Dallas (+3) at
Several big spreads in NFL Week 3 betting
Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off tomorrow night with the San Francisco 49ers (-10) hosting the New York Giants. The 49ers are the current Super Bowl favorite (+562) at the ACR Poker sportsbook. The Thursday night game is also one of three double-digits spreads for the week, including Dallas giving 12.5 points to