Thailand wins big in GPI Player of the Year race January 9, 2026 Punnat Punsri took home the GPI POY title On January 7, the Global Poker Index (GPI) officially confirmed that Punnat Punsri has won the 2025 GPI Player of the Year title. This victory marks a historic milestone as Punsri becomes the first Asian player to ever secure the world’s top ranking. The race concluded in
How to Win More NBA Bets: Proven Strategies That Work January 9, 2026 Learning how to win more sports bets in the NBA requires systematic execution rather than relying on instinct. The regulated U.S. sports betting market processes over $8 billion annually in NBA wagers, with professional bettors maintaining win rates between 54-58% through disciplined strategy implementation. Sharp handicappers consistently beat recreational bettors by exploiting market inefficiencies and
5 Poker New Year’s Resolutions That Will Increase Your Bottom Line in 2026 January 9, 2026 Poker New Year’s resolutions always sound the same. Put in more volume, study more, move up in stakes, stop tilting. And for 99% of people, by the time February rolls around, everything’s back to exactly how it was the year before. So for 2026, I propose we try something different: instead of making the same
Solana Mobile Plans SKR Token for Seeker Phone January 8, 2026 The Seeker has already shown strong early demand, with over 150,000 devices shipped or pre-ordered globally Solana Mobile has officially confirmed that its native SKR token will launch on January 21, 2026. This digital asset is designed to serve as the backbone of the “Seeker” smartphone ecosystem, providing a new layer of decentralized governance and
Evaluating Coach Strategies and Their Impact on Betting January 8, 2026 By studying a coach’s history, you can identify patterns in how they handle injuries and high-pressure situations In sports betting, evaluating coaching strategies is often the difference between a winning ticket and a near-miss. Unlike player stats, which are largely quantitative, coaching impact is qualitative and requires a deep understanding of game management. A coach’s
Playing the Joker: Best Practices for Wild Card Usage in Pai Gow January 8, 2026 Prioritize a balanced split over a single “monster” hand to minimize your losses and capitalize on the joker In Pai Gow Poker, the joker is not a standard wild card but is often referred to as a “bug.” For beginners, mastering its use is essential for balancing your two-card “low” hand and five-card “high” hand.
Cardrooms, Slots Targeted in New Florida Bill January 8, 2026 The comprehensive approach aims to strip localities of their ability to bypass state gambling laws A sweeping new gambling reform bill has been filed in Florida, targeting illegal gaming operations while removing diversity requirements from the state’s regulatory framework. Introduced by Sen. Clay Yarborough, SB 1164 proposes a wide range of changes that would impact
Patrick Leonard Wins Second PokerGO Title and Shot at $1M Freeroll January 8, 2026 The exclusive $1 million freeroll is open only to the top 40 eligible players of the year British poker pro Patrick Leonard has locked in a major victory to start the year, taking down Event #2 of the PGT Last Chance series. Leonard earned $315,000 for his first-place finish in the $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament
Bankroll Management for Short Deck Poker January 8, 2026 By acknowledging that you will face more frequent downswings, you can prepare yourself for the swings Short Deck poker, or Six Plus Hold’em, is a high-action game where removing low cards narrows equity gaps. For beginners, this means “swings” or variance will be much higher than in traditional No-Limit Hold’em. Proper bankroll management is about
Virginia’s New iGaming Bill Could Bring Poker to the State January 8, 2026 Virginia could become the first state of 2026 to legalize online gambling and poker Virginia is moving toward a major shift in its gambling landscape with the introduction of a new bill aimed at legalizing iGaming. State Representative Marcus Simon recently filed the legislation to kick off the 2026 session, proposing a framework that would
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to Advance Before the End of the Month January 7, 2026 The coming week will determine if the Senate can bridge the gaps to make regulatory clarity a reality The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is moving toward a pivotal Senate vote next week, according to US Senator Tim Scott. According to Breitbart News, Scott confirmed that a markup for the landmark crypto market structure bill
Bankroll Management for UFC Betting Enthusiasts January 7, 2026 The thrill of a knockout can quickly lead to impulsive decisions that drain your funds. Bankroll management is the practice of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and sticking to a disciplined strategy. This ensures that a single bad night in the Octagon doesn’t wipe out your entire budget, allowing you to