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Gigantic Bad Beat Jackpot Hit in Canada During MSPT Event
A straight flush versus straight flush showdown at Montreal's Playground Casino during an MSPT event triggered one of poker's most electrifying moment…
Josh Arieh Wins Seventh World Series of Poker Bracelet Online
Josh Arieh captured his seventh World Series of Poker bracelet by winning the $500 Ultra Deepstack online tournament on Sunday, pocketing $67,656 for …
David Coleman is the 2025 Poker Masters Series Champion
David Coleman dominated the 2025 Poker Masters Series at the Aria in Las Vegas, capturing the overall championship through consistent play across the …
WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship Heads to NagaWorld This August
The World Poker Tour returns to NagaWorld in Phnom Penh for a major 13-day festival. The 2026 WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship runs Aug…
Exclusive: BetFury to Roll Out Utexo’s Bitcoin Lightning USDT Payments This Summer
BetFury is launching Bitcoin Lightning-based USDT payments this summer through a partnership with Utexo. The integration marks one of the first major …
We Tested Colorado Online Casinos – Only These 15 Were Worth It
Colorado's online casino market tested 15 platforms worth playing on, with operators evaluated across game selection, bonus quality, and withdrawal sp…
South Korean Co-Op Farm Worker Stole Beef Worth $2.4M to Fuel Gambling Spree
A South Korean farm worker allegedly embezzled $2.4 million in beef products from a agricultural co-operative to fund an illegal gambling operation an…
Court Rejects Ukrainian Radio Station Appeal Against Online Casino Ad Fine
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeals in Kyiv ruled against DJ FM and its parent company, Ukrainian Radio Group, in a dispute over online casino a…
Cayuga Nation Sues Caesars in First Tribal Lawsuit Against Licensed Sportsbook
The Cayuga Nation filed the first tribal lawsuit against a licensed sportsbook, targeting Caesars Entertainment for offering online betting on tribal …
Gambling Industry Layoffs Continue With Robinhood Set to Cut 290 Jobs
Robinhood announced plans to cut 290 full-time employees as layoffs ripple through the broader gambling and financial services sector. CEO Vlad Tenev …
Garrett Adelstein Analyzes a Massive Bluff Gone Wrong
Garrett Adelstein broke down a high-stakes hand from High Stakes Poker where his massive bluff misfired against Daniel Negreanu. The action unfolded a…
Sixth WSOP Bracelet for Adrian Mateos After $4.3M Super High Roller Victory
Adrian Mateos captured his sixth WSOP bracelet Monday night, defeating Bryn Kenney in heads-up play at the $250,000 Super High Roller to claim $4,334,…
Polymarket User Wins $4.7M on Spain’s Scoreless Draw, Another Loses $8.6M on Belgium
A Polymarket bettor turned a $427,952 wager into a $4.7 million payday when Spain failed to beat Cape Verde in World Cup qualifying. The user "fishali…
World Cup Day 6 Tips & Predictions: AI & Human Make Their Picks
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Lionel Messi Promotes Kalshi Ahead of Argentina’s World Cup Opener Despite FIFA Ban
Lionel Messi posted promotional content for Kalshi, a prediction market platform, on Instagram ahead of Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria. …
World Series of Poker Online Super Circuit Series and Championships Now Taking Place
The World Series of Poker Online has kicked off its fall bracelet series across Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, and Nevada, creating a loaded sche…
Sebastian Pauli Bags Razz Bracelet, Joins Elite EPT and WSOP Club
Sebastian Pauli finally captured the Razz bracelet that eluded him thirteen years ago at his first WSOP event. He defeated Dennis Weiss in a grueling …
Russian Online Casino Legalization Will Provide Economic Boost, Says Ex-Soviet Gambling Chief
Russia is exploring legalization of online casinos, with a former Soviet gambling industry pioneer arguing the move will generate substantial tax reve…
Smartphone Addiction is Driving Up Youth Gambling Rates, Says Top Russian Psychologist
Lilia Shuvalova, a Sports Management lecturer at Moscow's Synergy University, warned that early smartphone addiction is fueling gambling expansion amo…
New Jersey Senators Launch Bid to Regulate Prediction Markets
New Jersey senators Nicholas Scutari and Paul Sarlo introduced legislation to regulate prediction markets with tax rates reaching 30% on sports-relate…
MSPT Spade Poker Championship Shatters Promise by More Than $1 Million
The MSPT's $1,100 Spade Poker Championship at FireKeepers Casino in Michigan demolished its $1.5 million guarantee, drawing 2,773 entries and creating…
Sweet 33: World Series of Poker Online Bracelet Series Now Running
The 2025 World Series of Poker Online bracelet series launched yesterday with 33 events running through November 11. The series spans Pennsylvania, Mi…
CFTC Sues New Mexico as US Prediction Market Legal Battle Continues
The CFTC is escalating its legal war against states attempting independent regulation of prediction markets. New Mexico now faces federal lawsuit afte…
Poker Basics – Folding in Poker
Folding ranks as poker's most overlooked fundamental, yet mastering when to release your hand separates winning players from consistent losers. The d…
Gaming Stocks Extend Their Rally as Sentiments Improve Amid Iran Peace Deal
Gaming stocks surged this week on improving market sentiment tied to Iran peace deal developments. The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF jumped o…
Indonesian Police Shut Down Three Online Casinos, Arrest Suspected Operator
Jakarta Metropolitan Police dismantled three illegal online casino operations and arrested a 25-year-old suspected operator following a raid in West K…
Belarus Police Shut Down Illegal Immigration Ring that Catered to Online Casino Operators
Belarus law enforcement dismantled an illegal immigration operation that fronted online casino businesses as legitimate software development firms. Po…
Focal CEO Tracy Schrans Explains Better Ways to Identify Risks of Problem Gambling
Tracy Schrans, CEO of Focal, tackles the core tension facing licensed gambling operators. Companies face mounting legal pressure when problem gamblers…
World Cup 2026: USA vs. Paraguay Odds, Picks & Best Bets for Friday, June 12
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How Gambling-Addicted Duo Carried Out China’s Biggest Gold Heist & Got Caught
This story concerns a major gold heist in China, not poker news. The article tracks a gambling-addiction-driven robbery of nearly $4 million in gold f…
World Cup Prediction Competition: ChatGPT vs. Gemini vs. Human – Can Any Turn a Profit?
This article focuses on World Cup soccer betting, not poker. It discusses sports betting predictions using AI tools and human forecasting for football…
2026 World Cup Odds & Picks: How Far Can the US Men’s National Team Go?
I appreciate you reaching out, but I need to flag something important: this article isn't about poker. It covers World Cup soccer odds and the US Men'…
Garrett Adelstein Breaks Down His $390K Payback Hand Against Dylan Gang
Garrett Adelstein dissected a massive $390K pot against Dylan Gang from a February 2022 session, breaking down the hand's pivotal moments and the stra…
States Unite Against Kalshi as CFTC Approves Sports Prediction Markets in New Rules
Kalshi faces a coordinated legal assault from 39 states and the District of Columbia, all filing an amicus brief backing Ohio in its ongoing court bat…
Can AI Beat the Sportsbook? Results of a 10-Day Experiment
An experimenter tested four leading AI chatbots to see whether they could consistently beat sportsbooks over a 10-day period. The setup was simple. Ea…
Flutter to Delist from London Stock Exchange in August
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel and Paddy Power, will delist from the London Stock Exchange in August while maintaining its prima…
Protected: Garrett Adelstein Breaks Down His $390K Payback Hand Against Dylan Gang
Garrett Adelstein broke down a massive $390K pot he won against Dylan Gang in what appears to be a payback hand from high-stakes cash play. The Upswin…
Best Ignition Casino Bonuses to Claim in 2026
Ignition Casino offers a straightforward $3,000 crypto welcome bonus that requires no bonus code to claim, just access through the right referral link…
APT Championship 2026 Returns to Taipei With $8.1M+ in Guarantees
The Asian Poker Tour locked in Taipei as the home for its 2026 Championship series, doubling down on momentum after a blockbuster inaugural event last…
New Kazakhstan Casinos Could Open Next Year After Government Green Light
Kazakhstan's government cleared the way for two new casinos to launch in 2027, marking an expansion of the country's gaming footprint. Minister of Tou…
Indonesian Company Worker Embezzled $3.1M to Fund Gambling Spree – Police
A senior manager at an Indonesian company embezzled $3.1 million in corporate funds to finance an online gambling habit, then fabricated a violent rob…
GG World Festival Wraps Up as Online Poker’s Biggest Series Yet
GGPoker closed the books on its largest online poker series ever this week, with the GG World Festival 2026 wrapping across 1,600 tournaments and 140 …
Top South Korean Buddhist Monk to Serve Probation After 47 Gambling Trips to Macao
A former abbot of one of South Korea's most prominent temples faces probation after making 47 trips to Macau casinos. The Cheongju District Court conv…
PGA Tour Canadian Open Odds, Predictions & Best Bets
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Straight in Poker: Hand Rankings, Odds, and How to Play
A straight ranks fifth in poker hand rankings, sitting below a flush but above three of a kind. Five consecutive cards of any suit form a straight. Th…
Vietnamese Police Swoop on $800K Soccer Betting Ring Ahead of World Cup
Vietnamese authorities dismantled an $800,000 illegal soccer betting operation in Da Nang just before the FIFA World Cup kicked off. Police arrested a…
Las Vegas Strip Casino Income Dropped 80% in 2025: Is Sin City Dying?
Las Vegas Strip casinos reported an 81% year-on-year collapse in net income during 2025, according to Nevada Gaming Control Board data. The devastatin…
Learn to Master Patience for More Success in Your Poker Game!
Patience separates winning poker players from losing ones. The skill transcends mathematical calculations and strategic positioning, becoming the foun…
Bryce Yockey Captures Third WSOP Bracelet in Dealer’s Choice Triumph
Bryce Yockey added a third WSOP bracelet to his resume on June 9, capturing the $10,000 Dealer's Choice Championship at Paris Las Vegas. He defeated a…
What Is a Full House in Poker? Hands, Rankings, Odds and Tiebreakers
A full house ranks as the third-strongest hand in poker, sitting below only a royal flush and a straight flush. The hand consists of three cards of on…
Jet Set Season Brings a Month of Budget-Friendly Tournaments and $300K in Tickets to PokerStars
Brazilian grinder BOLIS_CTBA turned a modest $75 buy-in into $28,984.50 by winning the Jet Set Check-in PKO, the flagship event launching PokerStars' …
Russian FSB Confiscates ‘Bags of Cash’ in Raid on Online Casino Payment Platform
Russia's Federal Security Service executed a major raid on a payment processing platform serving online casinos, seizing cash and detaining 24 people.…
Chinese Court Issues Public Warning After Go Gambling Ring Operators Sentenced
A Chinese court levied public warnings against Go gambling after sentencing ring operators to prison time and fines. The ancient board game, called we…
Kalshi Will Make Some Users Disclose Job Details for High-Risk Markets
Kalshi, the prediction market platform, now requires users to disclose employment details before accessing certain high-risk markets. The screening ta…
Kalshi Marketing Under Investigation, But is it Using a Smarter Model?
The National Advertising Division launched an investigation into Kalshi's marketing tactics, targeting the prediction market platform's use of influen…
How Brendan Sorsby Ruling Stacks Up Against Other Athletes Who Broke Gambling Rules
A Texas judge just handed down a decision that could reshape how the NCAA handles gambling violations. Judge Ken Curry issued a temporary injunction a…
Sashimi Poker Calls Rival a “Bitch,” Igniting Online Controversy
Sashimi Poker ignited a social media firestorm after appearing on Hustler Casino Live's "Max Pain Monday" broadcast in a revealing bodysuit. The strea…
David Baazov: The Story of Amaya Gaming’s Visionary CEO
David Baazov built Amaya Gaming into one of the world's largest online gambling operators, culminating in the company's blockbuster acquisition of Pok…
Why are Russian Casino Profits on the Decline?
Russian casino operators are watching profits crumble. Casinos in Sochi and Kaliningrad Oblast have seen revenues drop nearly 50 percent in recent mon…
From Casino Dealer to FanDuel Exit: Karolina Pelc on Risk, Resilience & Making Her Own Luck
Karolina Pelc built an unlikely career arc from cruise ship dealer to gaming industry executive, recently departing FanDuel after years navigating ris…
Canadian Wins First WSOP Bracelet in a Format He Admitted He’d Barely Played
Frederic Normand walked into the 2026 WSOP with zero experience in Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo tournaments. Three days later, he walked out with a gold brac…
Gaming Stocks Outperformed Last Week Even as Markets Tumbled
Gaming stocks defied the broader market collapse last week, posting gains while the S&P 500 tanked over 2.59% and snapped an eight-week winning streak…
Thai Investigators Raid $30.5M Gambling Ring Linked to High-Ranking Politicians
Thai authorities executed coordinated raids across six locations targeting a major underground gambling operation with alleged connections to high-ran…
Indonesian Court Orders Caning for Online Gambling Convict
An Indonesian court in Aceh Province handed down physical punishment for online gambling. A man identified by initials RM received five cane lashes in…
How to Play Irish Poker: Game Rules Explained
Irish Poker offers two distinct versions. The social drinking game involves players drawing cards and performing actions based on their rank and suit.…
Douyin, Chinese Version of TikTok, Reveals Details of Its Gambling Crackdown
Douyin, the Chinese domestic version of TikTok operated by ByteDance, announced results from its enforcement action against illegal gambling content o…
Spencer Pratt Sees Huge Volume on LA Mayoral Prediction Markets Backed By Paid Promoters
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket hired paid social media influencers to pump Spencer Pratt's chances in the Los Angeles mayoral race,…
Best Online Baccarat Casinos 2026 for Real Money
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Highest Payout Online Casinos 2026: Best High RTP Casino Sites
This article ranks online casinos by payout rates and withdrawal speed rather than covering poker news. The piece compares casino platforms based on R…
What is Kalshi’s New ‘Bloomberg Terminal’ & Who Gets to Use It?
Kalshi, the predictions market operator, is piloting a new trading interface aimed at sophisticated users who juggle multiple position contracts simul…
Bally’s Intralot Agrees to Acquire Evoke, Including William Hill & 888 Brands
Bally's Intralot has agreed to acquire Evoke Group, the parent company behind two heavyweight betting brands: William Hill and 888. The deal values Ev…
George Santos Hits Out at Kalshi & NPR, Polymarket Dumps Him as Paid Partner
George Santos has escalated his public feud with prediction market platforms and media outlets after reports surfaced that he wagered on his own atten…
Russian Lawmaker Expects Online Casino Regulation Law to Pass Before Year is Out
Russia's government has backed legislation that will ban online casino advertising across the country, according to Artem Metelev, Chairman of the Sta…
MGM Grand Launches ‘Live From Las Vegas’ Online Table Games Broadcast from Casino Floor
MGM Grand launched "Live From Las Vegas," a new online gaming platform featuring real dealers broadcasting directly from the casino floor. The service…
Texas Betting Apps Ranked: Best Apps for Sports Betting in 2026
Texas bettors operate in a regulatory gray zone. State lawmakers have yet to legalize sports betting, pushing Lone Star State action toward three work…
Best Arizona Online Casinos 2026
Arizona's online casino landscape continues to expand in 2026, with operators stepping up competition for player attention through game selection and …
Russian Far Eastern Gambling Zone Green-Lights Plans to Build $273M Casino
Russia's Far Eastern gambling zone has approved a massive $273 million casino development that signals the region's aggressive push to establish itsel…
Prediction Market Concerns in South Korea as Trader Scoops $160K in Mayoral Election Contract
A Polymarket trader in South Korea cashed a $160,000 win on the Seoul mayoral election, triggering legal warnings that prediction market activity coul…
CardPlayer Reporter Provides Rare Look Into Seoul’s (Mostly Illegal) Poker Scene
Michael Kaplan's recent CardPlayer investigation pulls back the curtain on Seoul's thriving but largely illegal poker underground. The veteran journal…
Best Crypto & Bitcoin Poker Sites 2026
Crypto poker platforms have solidified their position in the online poker ecosystem, attracting serious players with fast withdrawals and low fee stru…
Best Michigan Betting Apps 2026: 12 MI Sportsbook Apps Reviewed
Michigan's regulated sportsbook market exploded after 2021, flooding the state with apps chasing action. The landscape now forces bettors to make a re…
Sneak Peek: Modern Tournament Mastery w/ Tim Adams & Dan Dvoress ft. Stephen Chidwick
Upswing Poker rolls out a preview of its "Modern Tournament Mastery" course featuring Tim Adams, Dan Dvoress, and Stephen Chidwick. The collaboration …
Best NY Betting Apps: Top Sportsbook Apps in New York Compared
New York's legal sportsbook market suffers from a structural disadvantage that keeps sharp bettors offshore. The state's 51% tax on sportsbook revenue…
Corey Harrison Wins WSOPC New Orleans Main Event, Crosses $1M Career Mark
Corey Harrison survived a suicidal blind shove on Day 1 to win the WSOPC New Orleans Main Event, claiming his second career ring and $122,221. The 420…
The Setup by Dan Bilzerian: An Honest Review of His Autobiography
Dan Bilzerian's autobiography "The Setup" strips away the curated Instagram persona and exposes the high-stakes gambling world that built his brand. T…
Crypto and Online Poker: A Players Guide
Bitcoin poker sites operate with transaction costs that run 50 to 75 percent lower than traditional fiat poker rooms. Players withdraw winnings in min…
Flop, Turn, and River Strategy Guide For Beginners
Post-flop play separates casual players from serious ones. The flop, turn, and river determine how hands develop and where money gets made or lost. T…
WSOP Circuit Heads to Mexico City for the First Time in Series History
The World Series of Poker Circuit is breaking new ground. The WSOPC will host its first-ever Mexico City stop from August 31 through September 11, 202…
Thai Police Bust Poker Den in Pattaya Nail Salon
Pattaya South police raided Chouly Nails salon in the Nong Prue Subdistrict and arrested seven people operating an illegal poker den disguised as a na…
Timothy Adams Breaks Down ChatGPT’s Poker Logic
Timothy Adams and Mike Brady recently compared real poker analysis against ChatGPT's hand evaluations in a new Upswing Poker breakdown. The two sat do…
Triton Invitational Montenegro Sets Entry Record as Mateos Banks $6.37 Million
Adrian Mateos captured his third Triton Invitational title Wednesday night, defeating Alexey Lozuyk heads-up at the Maestral Resort and Casino in Svet…
The Dead Man’s Hand: The Story Behind Poker’s Most Famous Legend
# The Dead Man's Hand: Poker's Most Enduring Legend Wild Bill Hickok holds the distinction of being poker's most famous casualty. On August 2, 1876, …
The Worst Hand in Poker: Why 7-2 Offsuit Is in a Class of Its Own
Seven-deuce offsuit holds the title of poker's worst starting hand, and the numbers back it up completely. This hand wins less often than any other co…
Poker Wars: Kevin Martin Brings Big Brother Strategy to the Poker Table This Weekend
Kevin "Kmart" Martin launches Poker Wars this weekend, a self-funded live-stream competition that strips poker down to its social core. The four-day e…
First Triton Title for Nguyen as $50K NLH Nets $1,535,000 in Montenegro
Chris Nguyen claimed his first Triton title on May 18, capturing the $50K No-Limit Hold'em 8-Handed event at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series…
WPT Australia 2026 Makes History at The Star Sydney With Dual-Championship Festival
The World Poker Tour lands in Sydney this September with a historic two-championship format. The WPT Prime Championship and WPT Australia Championship…
15 Best Illinois Betting Apps for 2026
Illinois bettors face a stark reality in 2026. Legal sportsbooks remain limited within state lines, forcing residents toward international betting app…
Under the Gun in Poker: Position, Strategy & Hand Selection
# Under the Gun Strategy: The Toughest Seat at the Table The under the gun position demands tighter hand selection than any other seat. You act first…
Dan Bilzerian: Trust Fund Wealth, Poker Claims & an Extravagant Lifestyle
Dan Bilzerian sat down with the Full Send Podcast to discuss his wealth, poker accomplishments, and the lifestyle that made him a controversial figure…
Poker Face: Meaning, Origin & History
The phrase "poker face" entered the English lexicon in 1875, born directly from the card tables where players masked their emotions to gain competitiv…
How Timothy Adams Attacks from the Big Blind (And Why Most Players Don’t)
Timothy Adams breaks down big blind aggression in Upswing Poker's Modern Tournament Mastery course, exposing a gap most tournament players leave on th…
Dan Dvoress Completes the Triton Trident in Montenegro, Banking $849,000
Dan Dvoress added his name to an exclusive club this week. The Canadian pro won the $25,000 Golden Decade No-Limit Hold'em event at Triton Poker's Sup…
15 Best North Carolina Betting Apps for 2026
North Carolina players hunting for quality sportsbooks face a thin domestic market, forcing serious bettors toward international apps that deliver the…
CoinPoker Partners with Triton Poker for Montenegro SHRS 2026
CoinPoker, the crypto poker platform, inked its first sponsorship deal with Triton Poker for the Super High Roller Series stop in Montenegro. The part…
Top 10 Richest Poker Players in the World & Their Net Worth in 2025
The poker world's wealth landscape reveals a stark divide between tournament grinders and those who leveraged the game into broader business empires. …
How to Play Poker at a Casino: A Guide for First-Timers
Casino poker intimidates newcomers, but the basics are learnable. First-timers should bring a valid ID, cash or cards for buy-ins, and comfortable clo…
Poker Chip Distribution: How to Set Up, Deal, and Manage Chips
Home poker games and tournaments require proper chip setup to run smoothly. Getting chip distribution right separates amateur hour from legitimate act…
Malcolm Trayner Wins 2026 Aussie Millions Main Event for AU$1,382,198
Malcolm Trayner won the 2026 Aussie Millions Main Event at Crown Melbourne, defeating a 770-entry field to capture AU$1,382,198. The victory marks a t…
Best Florida Betting Apps in 2026: Mobile Sportsbooks
Florida's sports betting landscape remains severely constrained. Only one licensed mobile sportsbook operates in the state, creating a bottleneck for …
The Ultimate Bet Scandal: Russ Hamilton, God Mode, and Online Poker’s Darkest Chapter
Russ Hamilton's fall from grace remains online poker's most damaging scandal. The 1994 World Series of Poker Main Event champion built Ultimate Bet in…
Top 5 Mike Postle Hands Still Cited in the Stones Live Cheating Allegations
Mike Postle's 2020 cheating scandal resurfaces in 2025 with renewed scrutiny over specific hands that defined his exposure at Stones Gambling Hall in …
WSOP Circuit Hits Commerce Casino and Harrah’s Cherokee Simultaneously This Week
The WSOP Circuit splits its schedule across two coasts this week, launching simultaneous series at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles and Harrah's Cheroke…
WSOP Circuit Texas Crowns Its First-Ever Main Event Champ as Brabham Banks $368,545 in Austin
Thomas "Trey" Brabham won the inaugural World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event in Austin, taking down a 1,709-entry field to claim $368,545. The eve…
Caribbean Stud Poker Guide: Rules, Strategy, and Jackpot Tips
Caribbean Stud Poker sits somewhere between five-card draw and casino table poker. Players compete against the dealer rather than each other, making i…
Poker Cheating Scandals 2022
# Poker Cheating Scandals 2022 Cheating incidents plagued poker in 2022 despite the World Poker Tour posting record-breaking numbers. The contradicti…
Mykhailo Lendel Wins $500 Almighty Stack at 2026 Borgata Spring Poker Open for $147,650
Mykhailo Lendel captured the $500 Almighty Stack title at the 2026 Borgata Spring Poker Open, defeating a massive 2,240-entry field to claim $147,650.…
All In Poker: Rules, Meaning and Strategy Explained
Going all in represents poker's most dramatic moment and its most complex rule set. When a player commits their entire stack, the hand splinters into …