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2 days ago
Poker

ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever Satellites For Dual Venoms - Poker News

ACR Poker's Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms in April feature $10 million in guaranteed prizes across two events with significant bounties.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Poker

Why 52 Cards Is the Perfect Number for PokerMathematically

Traditional 52-card decks avoid paradoxes where less probable hands (two pair) can have higher showdown probability than more probable hands (one pair).
Poker
fromCard Player
1 day ago

WATCH: Andrew Robl Stuns High Stakes Poker Viewers With Fold - Poker News

Andrew Robl made a remarkable fold during High Stakes Poker, impressing commentators and viewers despite a recent $3 million downswing.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

A new start after 60: I jacked in my job in tech to become a professional poker player

Gary Fisher became a professional poker player at 60, winning $200,000 in prize money after serious study and training.
Poker
fromCard Player
2 days ago

ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever Satellites For Dual Venoms - Poker News

ACR Poker's Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms in April feature $10 million in guaranteed prizes across two events with significant bounties.
LA Kings
fromDefector
3 days ago

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.
#sports-betting
#prediction-markets
US Elections
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Prediction markets forum launches at SBC Summit Americas

Prediction markets are gaining prominence in the U.S. gambling industry, raising regulatory and integrity concerns as they evolve.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Polymarket Announces New Bar For Degenerate War Profiteers

Polymarket opened 'The Situation Room,' a prediction market-themed bar in Washington DC featuring live news feeds, stock tickers, and Bloomberg terminals for monitoring real-time events.
Poker
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
US Elections
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Prediction markets forum launches at SBC Summit Americas

Prediction markets are gaining prominence in the U.S. gambling industry, raising regulatory and integrity concerns as they evolve.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Polymarket Announces New Bar For Degenerate War Profiteers

Polymarket opened 'The Situation Room,' a prediction market-themed bar in Washington DC featuring live news feeds, stock tickers, and Bloomberg terminals for monitoring real-time events.
Poker
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 day ago

World Series of Poker Europe: Deeb Foiled By Quads, Again - Poker News

Shaun Deeb narrowly missed his ninth WSOP bracelet, losing twice to quads in consecutive events at the 2026 WSOP Europe festival.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

How online casinos have replicated the casino hall gaming experience - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Modern platforms use advanced graphics, realistic animations, and carefully designed interfaces that echo the layout and feel of physical gaming floors, enhancing the online casino experience.
Digital life
Poker
fromCard Player
3 days ago

PokerStars Now Merged With FanDuel, Merges U.S. Player Pools - Poker News

PokerStars merged Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools on FanDuel, enhancing online poker and gaming experiences in North America.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

'If You Win One Penny, You're in the Top 2 Percent of Bettors'

From Plato to Charles Barkley, great minds have warned about the destructive power of gambling. The way societies have usually managed the vice is to cordon it off. It's legal, but contained to disreputable places, such as red-light districts, riverboats, and Nevada. This was true in much of the United States until 2018, when a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to legalized sports betting nationwide.
Miscellaneous
fromCard Player
4 days ago

Triton Poker Jeju: Chan, Cowen Capture Pot-Limit Omaha Titles - Poker News

The 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju saw a remarkable total of over $107.2 million in prize money awarded across 20 thrilling events, showcasing the excitement of high-stakes poker.
Poker
#gambling-regulation
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

NCAA to use tech to monitor tournament officials for betting

The NCAA will monitor basketball, baseball, and softball championship officials using ProhiBet technology to detect any betting account openings or wagers by officials.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Gambling.com vs SharpLink Gaming: Sports Betting Stocks Compared

Gambling.com pivots toward high-margin sports data subscriptions while SharpLink transforms into an Ethereum treasury vehicle, creating divergent business models from shared sports betting origins.
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

FanDuel Michigan multi-state poker network expands player pools

"FanDuel is a well-established operator in the Michigan gaming market," MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. "Michigan players can have confidence in the integrity of the games they play, backed by the same rigorous oversight the MGCB applies across all licensed gaming activity."
Poker
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
15 years ago

Poker's Phil Ivey puts Vegas-area home on the market

Professional poker player Phil Ivey listed his Las Vegas-area Summerlin home for $1,995,000, featuring contemporary design with golf course views and luxury amenities.
Poker
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

What It's Like to Run a Casino on Board a Luxury Cruise Ship

Josh Simonetti transitioned from a casino dealer to casino manager on Crystal Cruises, overseeing a unique gaming experience at sea.
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Prosecutors to extend formal plea agreements in poker case

Prosecutors expect plea agreements with 21 of 31 defendants in a federal rigged poker case involving NBA figures Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, with trial proceedings advancing.
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

World Series of Poker returning to ESPN beginning July 2

The World Series of Poker returns to ESPN with over 100 hours of coverage starting July 2, culminating in a three-night finale from August 3 to 5.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Trial date set for Chauncey Billups, others in rigged poker case

Billups and Jones are accused of luring unsuspecting players to poker games rigged by the mob. They and the rest of the defendants, who include purported organized crime figures and suppliers of equipment to rig the games, have pleaded not guilty.
National Basketball Association
Poker
fromCard Player
1 week ago

Ben Tollerene Earns $3.8 Million With 2nd Triton Main Event Win - Poker News

Ben Tollerene won the 2026 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju main event, earning $3,766,000 and becoming a four-time Triton Poker champion.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Can I Add Any Bet Type to a Parlay? - Bleacher Nation

Parlays combine multiple wagers into one bet where all legs must win for the entire bet to win, multiplying potential payouts but increasing difficulty.
Poker
fromDefector
1 week ago

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.
#kalshi
Poker
fromFortune
1 week ago

Kalshi takes a page from Warren Buffett's March Madness playbook by offering $1 billion for a perfect bracket | Fortune

Kalshi offers a $1 billion prize for a perfect March Madness bracket, mimicking Warren Buffett's previous contests with extremely low odds of winning.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
Poker
fromFortune
1 week ago

Kalshi takes a page from Warren Buffett's March Madness playbook by offering $1 billion for a perfect bracket | Fortune

Kalshi offers a $1 billion prize for a perfect March Madness bracket, mimicking Warren Buffett's previous contests with extremely low odds of winning.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Atlantic's April Cover: McKay Coppins on His Year as a Degenerate Gambler

Practically overnight, we took an ancient vice-long regarded as soul-rotting and civilizationally ruinous-put it on everyone's phone, and made it as normal and frictionless as checking the weather. What could possibly go wrong?
Poker
Soccer (FIFA)
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Soccer Star Struggles In Late-Night London Poker Games - Poker News

Dele Alli has lost nearly £150,000 in late-night poker sessions at a London casino, with other players targeting him as an easy mark.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Bluffing Isn't Always Just "Harmless" Fun

Bluffing is a widespread psychological tactic that escalates from opportunistic signaling to organized deception, enabling scams and fraud by exploiting trust and cognitive biases.
Poker
fromCard Player
4 weeks ago

Poker Strategy: More Rake Is Not Better For A Wider Range - Poker News

Ante and rake structures significantly impact optimal poker strategy, with no-ante rake games requiring much tighter big blind defense ranges than ante-heavy tournament structures.
Fundraising
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Charity Series Of Poker Hosting Las Vegas Tournament To Support Neurodivergent Youth Hockey - Poker News

Charity Series of Poker in Las Vegas raises funds for Golden Chariots Special Hockey to support neurodivergent youth with ice time, equipment and travel.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Discovered My Husband Had $150,000 in Gambling Debt After We Got Married and Had a Baby

The Core Financial Reality Gambling debt (judgments, payday loans, emptied 401k) $150,000 Current household income (single earner) $68,000 Husband's potential income (when recovered) $95,000-$110,000 Additional secured debt (house, vehicles) $142,000 Total debt burden $292,000 The critical issue isn't the debt size, it's the income gap. On Heather's $68,000 salary alone, they're carrying a debt-to-income ratio over 3:1 on gambling debt alone. The $53,000 and $19,000 judgments likely carry 8-12% interest rates, while payday loans typically charge 15-30% APR.
Relationships
#online-slots
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Poker
fromCard Player
4 weeks ago

Report: Drake Wins More Than Average Bettor During Streams - Poker News

Drake's gambling streams on Stake show significantly higher win rates than average players, particularly on slots developed by the platform's parent company, raising questions about fair play.
#gambling-history
#sports-gambling
fromTalkNats.com
2 months ago
Washington Nationals

If your ticket purchases are contingent on winning, here's a strategy to use for hedging an O/U bet! | TalkNats.com

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2 months ago
Washington Nationals

If your ticket purchases are contingent on winning, here's a strategy to use for hedging an O/U bet! | TalkNats.com

Soccer (FIFA)
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2 months ago

Neymar wants to become professional poker player after retiring from football

Neymar plans to become a professional poker player after retiring, having previously competed in tournaments and practicing via online gaming.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Joseph Spanne Wins Wynn Millions Championship - Poker News

Joseph Spanne won the Wynn Millions Championship, defeating 694 entries in a $3,500 buy-in tournament to earn his largest career title and increase his total earnings to over $1.1 million.
US news
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

The 2026 championship parlays: Who will take home this year's trophies?

Indiana is favored to win the College Football Playoff national championship; Germany is a strong contender for Olympic golds behind Norway.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Poker Strategy Post-Flop Leaks Killing Your Tournament Game - Poker News

Tournament players lose chips through five common post-flop mistakes: calling flops with mediocre pairs, chasing draws without analyzing odds, and other subtle errors that drain stacks over time.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

How Super Bowl Squares Work: Rules, Best Numbers, 3 Tips, and More!

Super Bowl Squares is a simple 10x10 pool game where participants buy squares and win based on the last digit of each team's score.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Jean-Noel Thorel Leads France's Poker Earnings Leaderboard - Poker News

Jean-Noel Thorel, France's all-time poker money leader, earned $319,780 at EPT Paris, bringing his lifetime earnings to over $28.1 million with a $12.5 million lead over second-ranked Bertrand Grospellier.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Las Vegas' Poker Palace Reopens Without Poker Room - Poker News

Club Fortune Casino North will reopen in mid-April with slot machines only, as Truckee Gaming decided against initially restoring the poker room despite having the license to operate one.
fromCard Player
1 month ago

WSOP Circuit Turning Stone Kicks Off March 12 - Poker News

Turning Stone Resort Casino will host New York's only World Series of Poker Circuit stop for the fifth straight year, with the series running March 12-23. There will be 18 WSOPC gold rings awarded during the festival, with over $2.5 million in guaranteed prize pools along the way. Ring winners will also take home a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package featuring entry and accommodations to the Circuit Championship at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas in December.
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fromCard Player
1 month ago

Nicholas Seward Mounts Comeback For WPT Venetian Victory - Poker News

Nicholas Seward won the 2026 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Spring Championship $5,000 no-limit hold'em event, earning $418,700 and his first WPT title by overcoming a 3:1 chip deficit in heads-up play against chip leader Greg Brown.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

WSOP 2026 schedule and circuit details announced

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is heading back to the Las Vegas Strip next summer with what organizers describe as its most ambitious slate yet. On Monday (February 16), the series rolled out the complete schedule for its 57th annual run, promising a packed calendar at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas from May 26 through July 25.
Poker
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

How To Manage Choice Fatigue In Online Poker

Online poker is a game of intensity, wit and strategy. It demands quick thinking and constant decision-making. Players need to have an astute ability to use their intuition and evaluate all the given information under immense pressure. For most players, their dips in performance around the table are primarily affected by choice fatigue rather than the presence of excellent opponents or bad luck.
Poker
#yuri-dzivielevski
fromCard Player
1 month ago

'GucciNIKE' Wins $800,000 From 'Giselle54' In 5-Card PLO - Poker News

This hand begins with the players seeing a highly coordinated flop for a four-bet, and the coordinated texture there heavily favors the out-of-position player's range. The in-position player who four-bet should be concentrated primarily around aces, although that becomes less true once stacks get past 200 big blinds, and playability becomes more and more important. Giselle54 responds to that setup by leading out for a small size, which seems fine with the second nuts and an extra blocker to straights,
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Poker
fromCard Player
2 months ago

Taylor Paur Wins PGT Kickoff Event No. 4 - Poker News

Taylor Paur won the PokerGO Tour Kickoff $5,000 event in early 2026, ending his live-title drought and earning $174,000 and a PGT trophy.
Poker
fromCard Player
2 months ago

Jean-Robert Bellande Wins Onyx High Roller For $1.5 Million - Poker News

Jean-Robert Bellande won the $100,000 Onyx High Roller in Cyprus for $1,500,000 after being entered into the event by Rob Yong.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

CoinPoker Adds YoH Viral, Grandoli, Wong as Ambassadors - Poker News

CoinPoker signed Johan "YoH Viral" Guilbert, Mariano Grandoli, and Brantzen Wong as ambassadors to grow traffic through influencer-led campaigns, streaming presence, and player giveaways.
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