Antonio Vargas Takes Down MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship August 5, 2025 The local player took home $141,255 after outlasting a field of 875 entries at Bally’s Black Hawk Antonio Vargas claimed the top spot at the MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship two days ago, securing his first title in the series and the biggest payday of his career. The Commerce City local walked away with $141,255
Creating an Effective Pre-Flop Strategy August 5, 2025 Sticking to a disciplined plan sets you up for better decisions once the flop hits Developing a solid pre-flop strategy in poker is one of the most important foundations for long-term success. What happens before the flop often dictates how the rest of a hand will play out. Whether you’re grinding low-stakes tournaments or battling
This Month’s WSOPC Harrah’s Atlantic City Includes $500K GTD Main Event August 5, 2025 The tournament series gets underway on August 14 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Atlantic City this month, with Harrah’s set to host a full schedule of tournament action from August 14 to 25. The series will feature 18 official ring events, including a $1,700 buy-in Main Event that guarantees a
Sunday Recap: Players warm up for the Dual Venoms August 4, 2025 With the massive Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tourneys just a week away (start Sunday, August 10th), players started warming up early at our tables yesterday. Included was another record-setting week in our Phil’s Thrill tourney Read our August 3rd Sunday Recap for full details. Phil’s Thrill We had another week of our new Phil’s Thrill
CFTC To Start Review of Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Recommendations August 4, 2025 The US Administration is shifting toward a more crypto-friendly environment The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving forward with plans to address digital asset regulation, launching what it calls a “crypto sprint” aimed at turning federal policy recommendations into concrete action. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham confirmed this week that the agency will begin
How To Manage Your Bankroll When Betting on NFL Futures August 4, 2025 Staying disciplined, setting limits, and being selective are the best ways to keep your bankroll steady Betting on NFL futures can be exciting, especially for fans looking to back their favorite teams or players long before the season ends. However, the long-term nature of futures bets means managing your bankroll is critical. Poor planning can
Betting Progressions: Martingale vs. Fibonacci Systems for Spanish 21 August 4, 2025 Those willing to take bigger risks might lean toward Martingale, but should do so with caution When playing Spanish 21, some players turn to betting progressions to manage their bankroll and attempt to recover losses. Two popular systems often debated are the Martingale and Fibonacci strategies. Each has its own approach to increasing bets after
Virgin Islands Moves to Update Gambling Laws August 4, 2025 The changes come as global gaming continues to gain in popularity The US Virgin Islands is making strides toward modernizing its gambling laws, with a renewed focus on legalizing internet gaming and sports betting. This follows more than 20 years of inactivity on the territory’s online gambling framework, despite legislation on the books since 2001.
Doug Polk Sells Upswing Poker to ClubWPT for Unspecified Amount August 4, 2025 Polk confirmed in a video announcement that the site’s financial success resulted in a ‘significant deal’ Doug Polk, one of the most recognizable names in poker, has sold his long-running training site Upswing Poker to ClubWPT Gold, the online poker platform affiliated with the World Poker Tour. The sale, confirmed last week, marks a new
The Value of Table Image in Heads-up Poker: Building and Manipulating Perception August 4, 2025 In heads-up play, those who understand how their table image influences action have an edge In heads-up poker, where only two players face off, the table image plays a significant role in shaping the game’s flow. Unlike full-ring or six-max formats, heads-up action involves far more hands and decisions, making perception even more critical. Your
Maryland State Poker Championship Returns In August August 4, 2025 Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland will host the series, with over $1 million in prize money available The Maryland State Poker Championship is set to return to Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland this August, offering players nearly two weeks of high-stakes competition in one of the East Coast’s top poker venues. Scheduled from August 27
Catch Venom Fever Now and Secure Your Venom Seats for as Little as $0 August 1, 2025 Venom Fever is officially underway—and with the Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments starting Sunday, August 10th, it’s spreading faster than ever. We’re talking two massive events: an $8 Million GTD NLH and a $2 Million GTD PLO, with Mystery Bounties worth up to $500,000. The temperature’s rising, and so is the action. Yes, each Venom