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August casino revenue in Nevada reached a record $1.2 billion, but was down from July's $1.4 billion.

Table games revenue increased by 3.2% while slot revenue dropped by 2.1%.

Nevada casinos have seen 30 consecutive months of $1 billion or more in revenue. [ more ]

Five Hundred is the national card game of Australia and is a variation of Euchre.

The game is a race to 500 points and involves bidding and trick-taking. [ more ]

The NFL has implemented harsher punishments for players involved in sports betting, including the possibility of a lifetime ban.

Players who bet on their own teams will face a minimum two-year suspension.

The league is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the game and continuously reviews its gambling policy. [ more ]

Connecticut legalized online gaming in February 2022, but there has been little progress in launching online poker.

The state would need to join the interstate shared liquidity market to have a significant player pool. [ more ]

Poker remains popular and many players are devoting their time to playing professionally.

Understanding the legal landscape of online poker in the US is crucial before starting to play. [ more ]

Understand the different types of welcome bonuses in online casinos.

Research and choose reputable online casinos with generous welcome bonuses. [ more ]

Oscar Gironella won the World Poker Tour Prime Madrid main event and took home $73,840.

Gironella secured a seat in the World Championship event in Las Vegas. [ more ]

ACR Poker is increasing guarantees on Thursday tournaments to make it a popular day

The guaranteed prize pool on 22 tournaments is being raised by over 65% [ more ]

Slow playing top set can be effective when the board is coordinated and opponents are likely to have marginal hands or draws.

In situations where opponents are likely to fold if faced with a check-raise, betting is often the best play. [ more ]

Hospitality workers in Las Vegas may go on strike if a new labor deal is not reached.

Union demands include better wages, benefits, and working conditions as well as protections regarding technology and recall rights. [ more ]

Richard Lee won the World Poker Tour Australia main event and took home $550,267.

This was Lee's first main tour title and the largest cash win of his tournament poker career. [ more ]

A bettor lost $24,000 when a safety was scored in the Eagles-Bucs game.

Safety is the rarest score in football and occurs roughly every 14 games. [ more ]

Stephen Chidwick earned over $1.1 million and secured the Poker Master Purple Jacket at the 2023 Poker Masters.

Chidwick now has nearly $53.1 million in recorded tournament earnings and is the third highest-earning poker player of all time. [ more ]

60 unique players cashed in the 2023 Poker Masters.

Jonathan Jaffe won $756,000 as the champion of the $50,000 buy-in event. [ more ]

Station Casinos is opening the new Durango Casino Resort in Las Vegas as part of its major expansion plans.

The company aims to double its current size in southern Nevada by 2030.

Durango will offer a 209-room hotel, gaming space, a sportsbook, and several restaurants and bars. [ more ]

Justin Bonomo made an impressive hero call to correct his course in a high roller poker tournament.

Bonomo's career earnings are now over $64 million, putting him in second place on the all-time money list. [ more ]

Steve Wynn's Lake Tahoe home is up for sale for $76 million.

The property features luxurious amenities including a wine room, fitness room, and private sandy beach. [ more ]

Bonomo earns a knockout with fives full of eights.

Chino Rheem earns $46,250 as sixth-place finisher. [ more ]

Poker player Rob Mercer confessed to scamming others out of money by lying about having cancer.

Mercer raised thousands of dollars on GoFundMe, but the company has refunded all donations and banned him from using the platform. [ more ]

Benny Glaser has won six titles in the 2023 World Championship of Online Poker, bringing his total to 24 COOP titles.

Glaser also holds the record for the most overall COOP victories with 23 titles and has three more World Series of Poker bracelets than any other British player. [ more ]

Benny Glaser has won five titles in the 2023 World Championship of Online Poker, bringing his total to 13 titles.

Glaser now has a record total of 23 COOP victories in total, with 10 Spring Championship of Online Poker wins.

Glaser has also achieved other major accomplishments, including a second-place finish in the largest World Poker Tour event and winning the $10,000 triple draw deuce-to-seven lowball championship at the 2023 World Series of Poker. [ more ]

Leaf and Poker Royalty have announced a deal for the first set of poker trading cards in over a decade.

The new set will feature players like Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, and Dan Weinman.

The poker card industry has seen renewed interest and growth in recent years. [ more ]

Stephen Chidwick dominated the final day of the $25,000 buy-in event at the 2023 Poker Masters.

Chidwick has now earned over $52.4 million and has the third-highest total of any poker player in the world. [ more ]

Nick Schulman won the 2023 Poker Masters high-stakes tournament, earning $374,000 in prize money.

Schulman now has nearly $16.6 million in lifetime tournament earnings. [ more ]

Scammer pleaded guilty to stealing over $1 million from Circa Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Martinez faces up to 10 years in prison for the theft. [ more ]

Vanessa Selbst, the all-time female earnings leader in poker, is set to make her scripted acting debut on the show Billions.

Poker has appeared in the show's universe before, with Phil Hellmuth making an appearance in season 2.

Selbst joins a list of top poker players who have appeared in mainstream media. [ more ]

Andrew Lichtenberger won event no. 5 of the 2023 Poker Masters, earning $204,000 as the champion.

Lichtenberger now has 16 recorded live tournament titles and career earnings of over $15.9 million. [ more ]

The President of Resorts World, Scott Sibella, has been fired for failing to disclose certain information required under company policies.

There is a federal investigation into Las Vegas hotels, including Resorts World, regarding employees using company assets to pay off gambling debts to an illegal sports betting enterprise.

Federal authorities have subpoenaed communications between Resorts World employees and customers, as well as player data. [ more ]

Kristen Foxen becomes the first female player to win four World Series of Poker gold bracelets.

Foxen now has over $7.1 million in tournament earnings, making her the second-highest-earning female player in history. [ more ]

Vladas Tamasauskas has won the first three events of the Poker Masters, earning over $500,000 in total.

Tamasauskas has moved up to 76th place in the Card Player Player of the Year race.

Ren Lin finished as the runner-up in event no. 3, earning $147,900. [ more ]

The RunGood Poker Series will be held at Graton Resort & Casino from Oct. 19-29.

The schedule includes 21 ring events, including non-hold'em games like pot-limit Omaha and H.O.R.S.E. [ more ]

The prospect of adding four new casinos in North Carolina is causing division among legislators.

House Speaker Tim Moore does not have enough votes among Republicans to move forward with the casino proposal.

Legislators are now considering including the casino proposal in a bill with Medicaid expansion. [ more ]

A record 114 entrants participated in the first event of the 2023 Poker Masters series, surpassing the previous high of 97.

The prize pool reached $1,140,000, with the top 17 players earning at least $17,100.

Vladas Tamasauskas of Lithuania emerged as the champion, winning $239,400 and his first PokerGO trophy. [ more ]

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission has closed an $875,000 account meant to cash in chips from the former Playboy Casino.

Playboy was denied a gaming license in 1982, leading to the funds being deposited with the state treasury to cover the cashing in of Playboy and Atlantis chips.

The chips will no longer be cashed in, preventing fraudulent claims. More chips may still remain in circulation. [ more ]

The history of blackjack has been a topic of debate among players worldwide.

Blackjack originated in European casinos in the 1700s, under the name Vingt-et-Un.

There is speculation that the game may have originated in Spain, based on references in literature. [ more ]

ACR Poker is launching a High Stakes Adventure to Monte Carlo for four lucky players.

Each prize package is worth $110,000, including tournament buy-ins, travel, and accommodation.

Players have two chances to win a seat, with two seats guaranteed, and there are also super satellites available for a lower buy-in. [ more ]

Focus on improving your skill level, not just increasing the amount of time you spend playing.

Have a mission and performance goal for each poker session.

Fixing a preflop ranging problem can have a long-term impact on your game and profitability. [ more ]

MGM Resorts experienced a major cyberattack, leaving their computer systems offline.

The hack affected websites, email accounts, reservation systems, and key card access.

Casino operations, such as restaurant reservations and slot machines, were also impacted. [ more ]

The 2023 World Poker Tour Liechtenstein set a new regular-season record for field size.

David Kozma won the tournament and took home a prize of $300,541. [ more ]

Phil Hellmuth regrets turning down an offer to play poker with Michael Jordan.

Jordan is known for his love of gambling and long poker sessions.

Hellmuth turned down the invitation due to not having enough money in town. [ more ]

Soukha Kachittavong has made three final tables and won two titles at the PokerStars U.S. Summer Series.

Kachittavong has earned over $266,000 in cashes at the festival, bringing his lifetime earnings to over $1.8 million. [ more ]

Popular online poker streamer Spraggy wins first live tournament for $86,400.

Spraggy said he no longer feels like an online guy, but a poker pro after his win. [ more ]

An Aria hotel operations manager has been charged with stealing over $770,000 from the casino.

The manager issued hundreds of fraudulent refunds and used the stolen funds for lavish purchases and a luxurious lifestyle.

The alleged crimes were discovered after a coworker became suspicious of the manager's expensive purchases and reported it to management. [ more ]

Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $176.1 million in iGaming and sports betting receipts in July.

iGaming receipts increased by 4.0% compared to June results.

Sports betting receipts were up by 77.5% compared to June 2023. [ more ]

Global Poker is hosting its sixth Micro Thunder Series, a week-long festival with buy-ins starting at GC 250 and SC 0.25.

The series has guarantees of GC 26,775,000 and SC 75,700, making it the biggest Micro Thunder Series yet.

Winners of the series will receive exclusive Global Poker merchandise and a Fist of Lightning trophy. [ more ]

Coushatta Casino Resort in Louisiana is hosting the 2023 Coushatta Seven Clans Poker Series from Sept. 14-24.

The series features 14 events, including two tournaments with $100,000 guaranteed prize pools.

There are a variety of formats and buy-ins, ranging from $200 to $1,000. [ more ]

Kentucky has officially launched legal sports betting, becoming the 35th state to do so.

Kentucky allows betting at age 18, unlike most states that set the legal age at 21.

Legalized sports betting in Kentucky is expected to generate annual tax revenue of $20 to $30 million. [ more ]

Ace-to-Five Triple Draw Lowball (A-5) is a poker variant where the best hand is A-2-3-4-5.

A-5 is not as prevalent in mixed games as 2-7 because it's considered less complex.

Semi-bluff raises are less frequent in A-5 since it's not often the case an opponent has a holding that will want to break. [ more ]

Effective bankroll management is crucial in different poker variations.

Mastering the mathematical concepts of poker is essential for success in the game. [ more ]

Terrence Chan won his first bracelet at the 2023 World Series of Poker Online.

Chan's victory in the $2,500 limit hold'em championship earned him $64,021 and the hardware. [ more ]

When facing a raise from a loose, splashy player, three-betting with a strong linear range for value is a strong adjustment.

In certain situations, it is better to bet small to extract value and protect against over cards. [ more ]

Phil Hellmuth won his 17th bracelet at the World Series of Poker, solidifying his status as one of the greatest tournament players.

Hellmuth remains the most decorated player in WSOP history and holds records in bracelets, earnings, and cashes. [ more ]

Trick-taking, matching, shedding, and solitaire games are popular types of card games.

Card games offer a variety of gameplay experiences, from strategic decision-making to pattern recognition. [ more ]

The Wynn Fall Classic in Las Vegas will offer over 20 poker tournaments with guaranteed prize pools.

The championship event will have a $1 million guaranteed prize pool and a buy-in of $1,600.

The Wynn Las Vegas will also host the $40 million guaranteed World Championship in December. [ more ]

A charity poker tournament will be held to benefit the Clark County Injured Police Officers Fund.

The tournament features a $1,000 buy-in, with half the prize pool going to the players and half to the charity.

High-stakes poker pro Sean Perry will take on challengers in a heads-up challenge to raise additional funds for the charity. [ more ]

A General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has been established in the United Arab Emirates to introduce a regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial casino gaming.

The casinos in the UAE could generate $6.6 billion in gambling revenue annually.

Kevin Mullally, a globally respected regulator, has been appointed as the chairman of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. [ more ]

Simon Wiciak wins the European Poker Tour Barcelona main event, earning $1,225,125.

Wiciak is an experienced online player but this was his first live tournament victory.

The event drew the second-largest field in history, with a final prize pool of $11,112,786. [ more ]

Online gambling has become safer and more regulated globally.

Asia has a mix of complete bans and thriving online gambling markets.

Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines are leading the charge in the iGaming industry. [ more ]

Shaun Deeb is a highly successful professional poker player with impressive tournament earnings both online and live.

Deeb has achieved multiple top finishes in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year race. [ more ]

The World Poker Tour's upcoming World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas will have a record-breaking guarantee of $40,000,000.

Last year's tournament had a $15 million guarantee that was nearly doubled due to a strong turnout.

This year's event will feature four starting flights and aims to meet the largest guarantee in poker history. [ more ]

There are many different types of poker games beyond Texas Hold'em.

Home poker games often incorporate unique rules and variations.

Five Card Draw is a simple and popular poker variant. [ more ]

Mark Barrientos won the 2023 Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa $1,700 no-limit hold'em main event, earning $126,900 and his second gold ring.

Barrientos' first-ever six-figure score increased his lifetime earnings to $163,106.

The tournament had a $601,455 prize pool and paid out among the top 60 finishers. [ more ]

Realty Income Corporation is investing $950 million to acquire a 21.9% indirect interest in the real estate assets of The Bellagio Las Vegas.

Realty Income will also invest $650 million to acquire a yield-bearing preferred equity interest in the joint venture.

The Bellagio is an iconic property with 4,000 guestrooms, gaming space, meeting facilities, and Michelin Star restaurants. [ more ]

Sean Ooi of Malaysia emerged as the champion of the 2023 Australian Poker League Million main event.

Ooi won $380,250 and 1,080 Card Player Player of the Year rankings points for his victory. [ more ]

Tom Orpaz has been dominating the European Poker Tour Barcelona festival, making three high roller final tables and securing two titles.

Orpaz has earned nearly $915,000 in prize money and has moved inside the top 250 in the Card Player Player of the Year rankings. [ more ]

PokerStars is bringing back the North American Poker Tour after more than a decade.

The first stop of the tour will be held at Resorts World in Las Vegas from Nov. 4-12.

The schedule includes a high roller tournament, a PokerStars Cup event, and a main event. [ more ]

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has partnered with Yahoo for a multi-year naming rights agreement for the Yahoo Sportsbook powered by William Hill.

The sportsbook has been completely redesigned and features a 46-million-pixel video wall and a centrally located oval bar.

The partnership between Yahoo and The Venetian aims to enhance the sports betting experience for guests and engage sports fans through Yahoo's platforms. [ more ]