Maryland Local Takes Down WSOPC Horseshoe Baltimore Main Event October 20, 2025 The popularity of the WSOPC event in Maryland generated an $806,000 prize pool Maryland poker player Aaron Pinson captured the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore Main Event title, defeating a field of 533 entries to earn $153,000 and his second career gold ring. The local standout entered the final day as chip leader and maintained control
Switching Gears: Altering Your Play When Cold Decks Hit October 20, 2025 Staying patient while adjusting your aggression and focus allows you to survive the slump Every poker player faces cold decks — those frustrating stretches when strong hands never show up and every pot seems to slip away. How a player responds in those moments can define their long-term success. Switching gears effectively during a cold
Poker Collusion Scandal Hits GGPoker Event October 20, 2025 A GGPoker ambassador was disqualified for helping another player during an online event A controversy has hit the poker world after GGPoker ambassador Ren Lin was disqualified from the WSOP Super Circuit Main Event in Cyprus. Lin’s removal followed allegations that he provided unauthorized assistance, or “ghosting,” to another player during the GGMillion$ online event.
Three lessons I learned watching ACR CEO Phil Nagy Outduel Tony G. October 17, 2025 Being under the weather this week, I did what all poker players do when they feel too unwell to grind: fired up YouTube and dove into some high-stakes poker action. As I scrolled through the thumbnails, a familiar face caught my eye: ACR Poker CEO Phil Nagy. Right next to him were two more of
Ripple To Acquire Treasury Management Firm To Expand into Financial Services October 17, 2025 The purchase of GTreasury is meant to allow Ripple to become a financial service provider Ripple is expanding its footprint in traditional finance with the acquisition of treasury management firm GTreasury in a deal valued at $1 billion. The move signals Ripple’s intent to grow beyond crypto payments and become a broader financial services provider.
Using Early-Round Upsets To Find Moneyline Value in Tennis October 17, 2025 Combine situational awareness, surface analysis, and player motivation to uncover early-round moneyline bets Finding moneyline value in tennis often comes down to identifying where the odds don’t fully reflect a player’s true potential, especially during early-round matches. These rounds frequently produce upsets because top players are still adjusting to new conditions, while lower-ranked opponents are
How To Optimize Your Play To Target Slot Machine Progressive Jackpots October 17, 2025 Give yourself the best shot at hitting a progressive jackpot while keeping your play sustainable Progressive slot machines offer the chance to win life-changing prizes, but chasing those jackpots takes more than luck. Unlike fixed-pay slots, progressive machines link multiple games, with a portion of every wager contributing to a growing prize pool. This setup
Texas Legislature Could Be Shaped by the Casino Industry October 17, 2025 An upcoming election could change the state’s direction, and casinos are involved The upcoming special election for Texas Senate District 9, located just north of Fort Worth, has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over casino gambling in the state. The race to fill the seat vacated by Senator Kelly Hancock is attracting unusual
Jesse Lonis Is on a Hot Streak After Winning Eighth Title of the Year October 17, 2025 The American poker pro took down the opening $5,100 PLO event in the PokerGO Tour Jesse Lonis is showing no signs of slowing down after capturing his eighth tournament title of 2025. The American poker pro added another win to his incredible year by taking down the opening $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event in the PokerGO
The Importance of Table Selection in Short Deck Hold’em October 17, 2025 The best players choose the tables where their edge shines brightest Table selection in Short Deck Hold’em can be just as important as understanding the game’s unique hand rankings or betting structure. Smart table selection can often be the difference between steady gains and costly mistakes. Because this poker variant uses a 36-card deck, the
PokerGO Tour Makes History Following Latest Big Win October 17, 2025 Alex Foxen added another title, becoming the first player to reach 10,000 tour points The PokerGO Tour (PGT) made history this week after high-stakes pro Alex Foxen captured another major title inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Foxen claimed victory in Event #2: $5,300 PLO Quattro Bounty at the ongoing PGT PLO Series II,
Kraken Expands US Derivatives Offerings With $100M Acquisition October 16, 2025 The acquisition gives the exchange access to more cryptocurrency options in the US Kraken has expanded its presence in the US derivatives market with a $100 million acquisition of the Small Exchange from IG Group. The deal, announced Thursday, gives Kraken control of a CFTC-licensed designated contract market (DCM), allowing the exchange to offer regulated,