Thailand Can Give up on Casino Plans as New Anti-Gambling PM Sworn In September 10, 2025 PM Anutin Charnvirakul has repeatedly expressed his opposition to the plans Thailand’s path toward casino legalization appears to have come to a halt with the appointment of Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old leader of the Bhumjaithai Party was elected on September 5 after securing 311 votes in parliament, comfortably surpassing
Alex Montgomery Ships the UKPC Masters Main Event After Solid Run September 10, 2025 The win gave him another $117,000 to add to his growing bankroll Alex Montgomery has etched his name into the history of the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event after claiming victory at Dusk Till Dawn. The English player outlasted a huge field of 937 entries to secure the title, the trophy, and a
Exploring the Most Effective Betting Patterns in Short Deck September 10, 2025 In Short Deck, understanding how patterns interact with the higher variance of the game is essential Short Deck, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, has grown popular in recent years thanks to its fast pace and big action. With fewer cards in the deck and a unique hand ranking system, betting patterns become even more
Measure To Reverse Poker Tax in the Big Beautiful Bill Fails September 10, 2025 Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add the bill to the Defense budget A push to roll back a controversial new gambling tax has stalled in Washington, leaving US poker players and other gamblers bracing for changes set to take effect in 2026. Unfortunately, the GOP-controlled Rules Committee did not accept the FAIR BET Act
Auction House Christie’s Pivots Away From NFTs as Market Softens September 9, 2025 Interest in NFTs is dwindling, forcing the company to rethink its involvement Christie’s, the 258-year-old British auction house, is scaling back its standalone involvement in NFTs as the global art market faces tighter conditions. The company confirmed it will fold its digital art operations, including NFT sales, into its broader 20th and 21st-century art category
Value Hunting: Dark Horse Picks in MLB Futures Markets September 9, 2025 Value hunting is about staying ahead of the market before the rest of the betting world catches up In MLB futures betting, many fans flock toward popular picks like the Dodgers, Yankees, or Braves when considering division titles or World Series odds. While those teams usually have strong rosters, the betting value often lies in
How To Identify and Capitalize on Hot Runs on Progressive Jackpot Slots September 9, 2025 Identifying hot runs is less about predicting outcomes and more about recognizing favorable conditions Progressive jackpot slots carry a special appeal because they link multiple machines together, creating the chance for massive life-changing payouts. While the outcome of each spin is random, many players look for ways to recognize when a machine or network might
Ecuador’s Plans To Reintroduce Casinos Face a New Legal Challenge September 9, 2025 A court has determined that language used to request a referendum was illegal Ecuador’s push to bring back casinos has hit another roadblock after the country’s constitutional court struck down a referendum question tied to their reopening. The decision complicates President Daniel Noboa’s efforts to revive the industry, which has been banned since 2011. Earlier
A Bass Fisherman Takes Down The RGPS Tunica Main Event September 9, 2025 Joshua Butler turned his competitive spirit into almost $50,000 after winning the event Joshua Butler is no stranger to competition, but his biggest win to date didn’t come from a fishing tournament. The Alabama native, best known as a professional bass fisherman, claimed the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix Tunica Main Event at Horseshoe
The Impact of Cold Decks on Multi-table vs. Cash Games September 9, 2025 Understanding cold decks will help you prepare mentally and strategically for the long game Cold decks are an inevitable part of poker, and how they influence a player’s results varies significantly between multi-table tournaments (MTTs) and cash games. A cold deck refers to situations where strong hands are consistently beaten by even stronger ones, or
The WPT World Championship Lineup Is Now Available September 9, 2025 The lineup’s Main Event won’t include a guaranteed prize pool The World Poker Tour has unveiled the complete schedule for its upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, running December 2–22. This year’s festival features 78 events with buy-ins spanning from $600 up to $25,800, promising a wide range of action for players across
Sunday Recap: $50 Million OSS XL Begins with Massive Action September 8, 2025 Our $50 Million OSS XL got underway on Sunday with lots of huge tournaments. Of course, players logged on in droves to take advantage of our exciting schedule. If you didn’t play yesterday, read our September 7th Sunday Recap and discover what you missed. Phil’s Thrill Sunday’s Phil’s Thrill had 73 entries, which means our