Former NFL Player Emerges as Alleged Key Figure in Illegal Poker Scandal October 27, 2025 Former LA Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is allegedly linked to a rigged poker game in Miami Federal investigators have uncovered another major layer in the ongoing sports gambling and poker scandal that has already rattled the NBA. The controversy now extends into the NFL, with former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates being
The Importance of Table Image: Maintaining Confidence with Bad Cards October 27, 2025 A steady, self-assured presence can turn even a bad card run into an opportunity In poker, your table image—the way opponents perceive you—is one of your most powerful tools. Even when the cards aren’t going your way, maintaining confidence can keep you competitive. Players constantly read each other for signs of weakness, and a shaky
“Paradise Parlay” Bonus Added to Upcoming 2025 WSOP Super Main Event October 27, 2025 Players have a chance to earn up to $250,000 in extra cash during the big game The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is adding even more excitement to its 2025 WSOP Paradise stop in the Bahamas with a new “Paradise Parlay” bonus program. The promotion gives top-performing players from the year an opportunity to earn
US President Donald Trump Follows Through on Pardon of Binance Founder October 24, 2025 Changpeng Zhao has been released following the President’s intervention President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on Wednesday, marking a dramatic turn in one of the most high-profile crypto-related cases in US history. The announcement came through White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said the decision aimed to correct
Identifying Fatigue Factors in Tennis Before Betting the Moneyline October 24, 2025 Identifying who’s running on empty can turn small insights into profitable betting decisions Tennis betting can be unpredictable, but one of the biggest factors that affects match outcomes is player fatigue. Before placing a moneyline bet, understanding how tired a player might be can provide a major edge. Fatigue impacts movement, decision-making, and consistency—three areas
Understanding the Paytable: Key Symbol Values in Megaways Slots October 24, 2025 In Megaways slots, information is power, and the paytable is where that power begins Megaways slots have changed how players think about paylines and payouts. Instead of fixed lines, these games use a dynamic reel system that can create hundreds of thousands of winning combinations. To truly maximize potential wins, understanding the paytable is essential.
New York Mayoral Candidates Don’t Appear To Be Sold on Casinos October 24, 2025 None of the mayors seemed supportive during an event in Queens this week New York City’s mayoral race wrapped up its final debate this week, and one topic drew mixed reactions from all three candidates — the city’s casino plans. During the 90-minute event at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, candidates Zohran Mamdani,
Controversial Poker Player and Casino Owner Kicked off X October 24, 2025 Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has had his personal and business accounts suspended Finnish poker player and online casino owner Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has been removed from X after both his personal and business accounts were suspended this week. Ketola, who owns the Duel Casino platform, announced the news during a Twitch livestream, saying he was surprised
Blind Levels and Their Impact on Early Strategy October 24, 2025 Stay aware of stack sizes, table behavior, and level timing to adapt as the blinds climb Blind levels are one of the most important factors in shaping early poker tournament strategy. They determine how quickly players are forced to act, how much pressure the table feels, and how aggressively players must play to survive. In
Mafia-Backed Poker Ring with Ties to the NBA Leads to Arrests October 24, 2025 A major scandal involving illegal poker games and sports betting continues to unravel Federal authorities have uncovered a nationwide poker and betting operation allegedly backed by organized crime and linked to several high-profile sports figures. The scheme, according to prosecutors, relied on advanced cheating technology to defraud wealthy players during underground Texas Hold’em games held
Creativity In Shortstack Play October 24, 2025 When I speak to poker players who haven’t played much of the hyper-turbo format, they’re always surprised to find out just how much creativity can still come into play even at short-stack depths. Most believe games like Jackpot Poker are entirely luck-based or all about push/fold ranges, but there’s a lot more to these games
DraftKings Teams up With Polymarket on Prediction Markets October 23, 2025 Polymarket will be the official clearinghouse for the new venture DraftKings is expanding beyond traditional sports betting by entering the fast-growing prediction market industry through a new partnership with Polymarket. The collaboration follows DraftKings’ recent acquisition of Railbird, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission–regulated platform that allows users to bet on real-world events. Polymarket will serve as