Hustler Casino Live poker players embroiled in extortion scheme October 11, 2023 Benjamin Lee and Wesley Fei were allegedly conned out of money A man is accused of fraud after pitting two renowned Hustler Casino Live regulars against each other in an intricate scam. “Wes Side” Wesley Fei and Benjamin “Blank Check Ben” Leeboth, popular figures on the show, both admit they’ve had a tense relationship, but
Global Poker’s Maverick O II poker tournament series kicks off October 11, 2023 The popular tournament series got underway on Monday The Global Poker Four Beats Two Maverick O Series II started this week and is scheduled to run through October 15. The “All Things Omaha” series will have seven days of Omaha action, with 56 trophy events honoring the popular poker variation. Several Omaha formats will be
Crypto ASIC manufacturer Bitmain unable to pay its employees October 10, 2023 The crypto mining equipment company is having difficulty paying its bills Bitmain, a manufacturer of Bitcoin application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), has suspended paying employee salaries for September and later. Multiple Bitmain employees familiar with the matter have cited that the firm has allegedly cut all staff “bonuses and incentives” and hasn’t paid wages due since
How to understand betting units in sports betting October 10, 2023 Betting units are the basic building blocks of all bets In sports betting, understanding betting units is fundamental to managing your bankroll and making informed decisions. A betting unit is a standard measure used to represent the size of your wagers, allowing for consistent and controlled betting across different events. Establish a clear definition of
How to play combination bets in online roulette October 10, 2023 Playing multiple numbers simultaneously can increase the rewards, but also the risks Playing combination bets in online roulette can add a layer of strategy and excitement to your gaming experience. Combination bets involve placing chips on multiple numbers simultaneously, increasing your chances of winning while altering the risk-reward balance. One popular combination bet is the
Casino referendum for Richmond, VA, close to a vote October 10, 2023 Residents will return to the polls this November to determine the fate of the casino project Voters in Richmond, Virginia, will decide whether a new casino and entertainment venue and its tax revenue and employment opportunities overshadow concerns over transparency, the risks of expanded gambling and policymakers’ consideration for the 2021 defeat of a similar
WSOP Player of the Year wins the Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic Main Event October 10, 2023 Ian Matakis ships the tournament and adds $117K to his growing stack After registering 22 cashes and a bracelet at the 2023 World Series of Poker, Ian Matakis was back at the tables on Sunday, winning the 2023 Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic $1,100 buy-in Main Event in his home state of Minnesota for $117,668.
Author of Big Deal A Year as a Professional Poker Player passes away October 10, 2023 Anthony Holden had been a part of the poker ecosystem for decades One of the poker world’s most renowned authors was lost on October 7, as British journalist Anthony Holden passed away at age 76. The author and part-time poker player covered many topics during his career, including operas, royal family biographies, Tchaikovsky, Shakespeare and
North Carolina casino legislation still on the table October 9, 2023 Some NC lawmakers are still confident that they can push through casino legislation Expanding retail casinos in North Carolina is expected to be discussed again in the state legislature in 2024 after efforts failed in recent weeks. Senator Phil Berger told the local media he’s still hopeful for future casino expansion after the 2023 effort
Cowboys, 49ers battle in the Bay Area in NFL Week 5 betting October 9, 2023 It wasn’t exactly the marquee matchup of the week, but Week 5 of the NFL season did kick off last night. The Chicago Bears upset (40-20 as 6-point road ‘dogs) the Washington Commanders to get their first win of the season. The Game of the Week is the Sunday night contest of Dallas (+3) at
Poker pro caught up in dog training scam October 9, 2023 Leaving his dog with an unknown trainer turned fatal for Bart Hanson Poker pro Bart Hanson recently shared the nightmare he and his wife suffered last month involving a so-called dog trainer who allegedly neglected his dog before it died. The poker pro and WSOP finalist still has nightmares about the ordeal. The Hansons obtained
Kid Poker makes his predictions for the upcoming NHL season October 9, 2023 Daniel Negreanu lays out what’s coming for hockey fans starting this month The 2023-24 NHL season is just a few days away, and Daniel Negreanu, one of the top poker players in the world, has predicted how teams will finish in the standings in all four divisions from the two conferences this season. Negreanu predicts