Our $50 Million OSS XL gets underway on September 7th and ACR players spent last Sunday getting warmed up in a big way. We had our regular packed schedule, including the popular new Phil’s Thrill tourney. Read all about it in our August 31st Sunday Recap. Phil’s Thrill Sunday’s Phil’s Thrill had 74 total entrants,
Month: September 2025
$163M in Crypto Stolen in August, According to PeckShield
Hackers continue to find ways to exploit the cryptocurrency ecosystem Hackers and scammers made off with more than $163 million worth of crypto in August, according to new data from blockchain security firm PeckShield. The firm reported the losses came from 16 separate incidents, marking a 15% increase from July’s $142 million tally, though still
How to Build an MLB Betting Model Using Sabermetrics
Building a sabermetric-based betting model gives you a structured way to make smarter wagers Building an MLB betting model around sabermetrics allows bettors to move beyond traditional stats like batting average or ERA and instead focus on deeper, more predictive metrics. The goal is to use data that provides a clearer picture of player and
The Role of Volatility in Progressive Jackpot Games
Volatility explains why jackpots grow so large and why sessions can swing wildly Progressive jackpot games hold a unique place in the casino world because they offer players a chance at life-changing wins from a relatively small stake. At the heart of these games is volatility — the measure of risk and reward that influences
Liv Boeree Marries Long-Time Partner Igor Kurganov During Burning Man
One of poker’s most enduring couples gambles on the future as a permanent couple Two of poker’s most recognizable figures have officially tied the knot — and in true nontraditional fashion. Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov, long regarded as one of the game’s ultimate power couples, were married at Burning Man, the annual counterculture festival
The Role of Patience: Waiting Out Cold Decks in Tournaments
Ultimately, patience during cold decks protects your tournament life Poker tournaments are full of highs and lows, and one of the most difficult stretches any player faces is running into a cold deck. That means hand after hand comes with little playable value, or the action always seems to go against you. It can test
WSOP Makes a Deal to Allow Content Creators To Cover Events
The decision is a reversal of the organization’s recent ban on social media personalities The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced a new rewards program aimed at content creators, marking a major policy shift that opens the door for vloggers, streamers, and influencers to cover its events. The move comes after years of debate
Tether Reverses Course on Plan To Freeze USDT on Five Blockchains
The company will continue to support existing smart contracts Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, announced on Friday that it has changed course on its earlier plan to freeze USDT smart contracts across five blockchains. Instead of locking tokens, the company will keep them transferable, while halting new issuance and redemption on the
Betting on NFL Conference Champions: Strategies for Success
A disciplined approach can give you the best chance at finding conference winners with solid returns Betting on NFL conference champions can be one of the most rewarding futures markets for football fans and bettors alike. Unlike wagering on individual games, betting on the AFC or NFC champion requires a longer-term strategy, balancing team strengths,
Managing Your Bankroll in Online Spanish 21
By combining careful bet sizing and disciplined decision-making, you can make Spanish 21 sustainable Managing your bankroll in online Spanish 21 is just as important as understanding the rules of the game. Unlike traditional blackjack, Spanish 21 is played without tens in the deck, which shifts the odds slightly and makes strategic money management even
Wyoming Legislator Looks To Update State’s Gambling Laws
Rep. Robert Davis has announced plans to reintroduce online casino legislation A push to modernize Wyoming’s gambling laws is picking up momentum, with Rep. Robert Davis announcing plans to reintroduce online casino legislation this fall. While previous efforts to legalize the industry have failed, new research highlighting potential economic benefits has given lawmakers fresh incentive
France’s Thomas Eychenne Ships EPT Barcelona Main Event for $1.4M
The win was the biggest for Eychenne and the third-largest for the EPT Thomas Eychenne is the newest champion of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event, claiming a career-best score of $1,424,095 after topping a massive field of 2,045 players. The €5,300 buy-in event generated an $11.5 million prize pool, making it