Poker Player and New York Times Bestselling Author Jane Hitchcock Passes Away June 24, 2025 The 78-year-old had been a regular fixture at poker events at Maryland Live! and MGM National Harbor Jane Hitchcock, a respected poker player and bestselling mystery author, has died at the age of 78. Friends confirmed her passing in the poker community, though the cause of death has not been made public. Hitchcock was best
Mucking After the Flop in Texas Hold’em: Key Indicators for Folding June 24, 2025 Post-flop folding isn’t a weakness; it’s a disciplined move that allows you to preserve your stack and wait for better spots Knowing when to fold after the flop in Texas Hold’em can save players from bleeding chips unnecessarily. While it’s tempting to stay in a hand with hope for a miracle turn or river, experienced
Anti-Discrimination Laws Can’t Keep Man From Playing in WSOP Ladies Event June 24, 2025 A satellite tournament win led to an automatic seat at the WSOP Ladies Championship’ A man named Albert Ng has stirred debate in the poker world by qualifying for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies Championship in Las Vegas, a tournament traditionally seen as a space for women in the game. Ng won his
Sunday Recap: Players win their way to Vegas and Aruba June 24, 2025 Yesterday was more than an average Sunday at ACR Poker. Aside from our regular slate of tournaments, we also awarded lots of prize packages to Vegas and Aruba. Keep reading our June 22nd Sunday Recap to get up to speed. Vegas Main Event Satellites On Sunday, we awarded a dozen $12,500 prize packages to Las
OKX Crypto Exchange May Consider US IPO Amid Waning Asian Support June 23, 2025 This discussion surfaces after OKX re-entered the US market in April OKX, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is reportedly weighing the possibility of going public in the US. The move would mark a significant shift in the exchange’s growth strategy, especially as it faces tightening regulatory conditions in parts of Asia. According to
Evaluating Bullpens for Better MLB Betting Results June 23, 2025 If you want more consistent results, start thinking beyond the first five innings and focus on who’s finishing games When it comes to betting on Major League Baseball, most of the focus tends to fall on starting pitchers, lineups, and ballparks. But savvy bettors know that bullpens play a major role in determining the outcome
Playing Aggressively vs. Conservatively: Finding Your Style in Live Blackjack Party June 23, 2025 Your Blackjack Party success depends not just on what you play—but how you play it In live Blackjack Party, players often find themselves choosing between two primary approaches: aggressive or conservative play. Each style comes with its own set of risks and rewards, and finding the right balance depends on your personality, bankroll, and overall
Rhode Island Lawmakers Approve Modified Casino Smoking Ban June 23, 2025 Bally’s Corp.’s two casinos in the state will have to go virtually smoke-free in two years Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a bill that will limit indoor smoking at the state’s two casinos, marking a key moment in a long-running debate over worker health and casino policy. The legislation, passed in the final hours of
Jonathan Tamayo Flips His Way to WSOP Main Event Seat June 23, 2025 The “All-In Flipament” has proven to be lucky for the Texas-based poker pro Jonathan Tamayo, the defending World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, has locked up his seat in this year’s $10,000 tournament in unconventional fashion. Instead of buying in directly, Tamayo secured his spot through a $160 online satellite event known as
The Art of the Check-Raise in Texas Hold’em Heads-up Play June 23, 2025 The check-raise in heads-up play isn’t just a flashy trick—it’s a tool for disrupting rhythm and gaining control In Texas Hold’em heads-up play, mastering the check-raise can turn a balanced match into a one-sided affair. While it’s a move that comes with risk, using it well forces opponents to think twice about every bet they
Collusion Surfaces at WSOP $50,000 PLO Event June 23, 2025 Two players at the same table of the event are accused of working together Concerns over potential collusion have sparked controversy at the 2025 World Series of Poker, particularly during the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) high-roller event. The incident came to light when Dutch poker pro Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits publicly questioned the behavior of
Stepping Away From Poker Solvers June 20, 2025 There was a period after I started playing low-stakes live cash games again when I believed I was far and away the best player at every table I sat down at. And while it might be true that I was the most studied, my early results did not indicate that this mattered much. I wasn’t