Adrian Mateos a Candidate for Top 100 Athletes of the Year List December 11, 2025 The poker grinder’s addition to the list reinforces the belief of many that poker qualifies as a sport Spain’s Adrian Mateos is receiving unexpected recognition from the broader sports world after being nominated for MARCA’s Top 100 Athletes of the Year list. The Spanish outlet, known as the country’s largest sports newspaper, placed the poker
Tips for Playing for Survival vs. Chip Accumulation in Satellites December 11, 2025 The key to balancing survival and accumulation is recognizing when chip preservation outweighs chip gain In satellite tournaments, every decision should be shaped by the unique payout structure. Unlike standard events, where accumulating chips is the primary goal, satellites reward survival above all else. Knowing when to shift between these two mindsets is crucial, especially
WSOP Brings an ICM Calculator to Online Tournament Play December 11, 2025 The calculator is now built directly into the WSOP+ app The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has quietly rolled out a feature that many players never expected to see: an ICM calculator built directly into the WSOP+ app. The tool gives every player who reaches the money a real-time estimate of their stack’s value based
How to Bet on NBA Games: Smart Strategies for Profit December 10, 2025 Learning how to bet on NBA games profitably requires understanding basketball’s unique betting dynamics. The NBA generates over $40 billion in annual betting handle across regulated U.S. markets, with player props and live betting accounting for 58% of total wagers. Unlike other sports, basketball’s high-scoring nature and individual player impact create specific edges sharp bettors
Advanced NFL Betting Strategies for Spreads, Totals & Lines December 10, 2025 Learning how to apply advanced sports betting strategies to NFL spreads, totals, and moneylines separates consistent winners from recreational bettors. The NFL generates over $35 billion in annual betting handle across U.S. sportsbooks, with point spreads accounting for 45% of all wagers, totals at 30%, and moneylines at 25%. Professional handicappers exploit market inefficiencies across
Stripe’s Stripe-And-Paradigm-Built Payments Blockchain Tempo Is Now Live December 10, 2025 Tempo may be positioning itself as a bridge between stablecoins and everyday global payments Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have taken a key step toward launching their payments-focused blockchain, Tempo. The project announced that its first public testnet is now live, allowing developers and infrastructure providers to begin experimenting with the network ahead of
A Guide for Spotting Value Bets in UFC Fights December 10, 2025 Value betting in UFC is about consistently backing mispriced fighters and letting probability work in your favor Finding value bets in UFC fights is about looking beyond flashy records and popular names. Odds often reflect public perception more than real matchup dynamics. The goal is to spot fighters whose chances of winning are better than
Turning Ties into Wins in Online Pai Gow December 10, 2025 Consistency, rule awareness, and emotional control separate casual players from those who outperform Online Pai Gow Poker is known for frequent ties, which can frustrate players who feel stuck breaking even. Instead of viewing pushes as dead ends, smart players treat them as opportunities. Understanding why ties happen and how house rules apply is the
Virginia Casino Effort Stalls as Fairfax County Supervisors Reject Proposal December 10, 2025 With local opposition now on record, any future casino proposal will likely face an uphill battle Efforts to bring a casino to Fairfax County hit another roadblock this week after local leaders formally pushed back against the idea. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to oppose a proposed casino development that has been
WSOP Drops Ren Lin’s Suspension Following Collusion Accusations December 10, 2025 Lin received a ban in October after coaching a player during a competition Ren Lin has returned to World Series of Poker (WSOP) events just weeks after being suspended over collusion-related allegations tied to online play. The high-profile GGPoker ambassador was sidelined in October following an investigation into ghosting during a recent final table. The
Understanding the Disconnect Between Card Decks and Player Skill December 10, 2025 True mastery in poker comes from separating emotion from expectations Many players struggle with the idea that card decks do not “care” who is sitting at the table. Cards are random, neutral, and independent of past outcomes. Skill does not influence which cards appear, only how those cards are used once they arrive. This disconnect
MSPT Starts Season 17 With New Years Poker Open at the Venetian December 10, 2025 The new season will officially begin on January 1 The Major Series of Poker (MSPT): The Tour is set to ring in the new year with the launch of its 17th season at the Venetian Las Vegas. The opening stop will be part of the Venetian’s DeepStack Extravaganza, which runs from late December through mid-January