Arrest warrant issued for owner of Texas poker room July 31, 2023 The warrant comes after the poker room was shuttered for outstanding debt A Bexar County, TX, judge issued a warrant for Richard Florestan, co-owner of the closed San Antonio Poker Palace, after accusations he illegally entered the building and removed equipment. The card room has been closed since May after a controversial decision to refuse
Cryptocurrency millionaire found dead, stuffed in suitcase July 28, 2023 The Argentine millionaire had been missing for a week A missing Argentinian cryptocurrency millionaire and Instagram influencer has been found dead, and police suspect he was murdered after his body was found dismembered in a suitcase. Crypto trader and influencer Fernando Pérez Algaba was reported missing on July 18 after failing to answer his phone
How to know when to place a sports bet before an event July 28, 2023 Sometimes, placing a bet too soon can make it difficult to turn a profit Knowing when to place a sports bet before a game is crucial to optimize your chances of making informed and successful wagers. The timing of placing your bet can impact the odds and the available information, and there are some tips
Understanding the odds of winning at online blackjack July 28, 2023 Calculating the odds of winning is one of the first steps to becoming a blackjack pro Understanding the odds of winning at online blackjack is crucial for any player looking to improve their chances of success in this popular casino game. Blackjack is a game of skill and strategy, where players compete against the dealer
North Carolina city expresses interest in casino as legislation advances July 28, 2023 Rocky Mount is on board with plans to possibly bring a casino to the city Rocky Mount, North Carolina, recently threw its hat into the ring as a potential host city for a new land-based casino. Republican leaders in the General Assembly are working on strategies to boost legal gambling in the state, which could
Steve O’Dwyer picks up another win to move up in the All-Time Money List July 28, 2023 The long-time poker pro continues to find success and huge pots Steve O’Dwyer recently added another seven-figure score to his already impressive tournament record after winning the 2023 WPT Alpha8 for One Drop at Jeju Shinhwa World KRW170 million No-Limit Hold ’em High Roller, taking the top prize of KRW1.29 million (US$1 million). The buy-in
Bellagio poker tournament series puts $800,000 on the table July 28, 2023 Poker players have plenty of excuses to take a trip to the Vegas casino Bellagio Las Vegas is preparing again to host a huge tournament poker festival. The 2023 Bellagio Kickoff Classic will run from August 31 to September 10, featuring 12 events and more than $800,000 in guaranteed prize money. The event’s highlight is
US Justice Department expands cryptocurrency enforcement team July 26, 2023 Greater oversight of cryptocurrency transactions is coming The US Department of Justice (DoJ) plans to double its crypto crime team launched in 2021. Not only will the unit add to the number of acting prosecutors, but it will also have a new leader. The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) will merge with the Computer Crime
What to consider when placing Super Bowl futures bets July 26, 2023 With the football season approaching, it’s time to set up the betting strategies When placing Super Bowl futures bets, there are several crucial factors to consider to increase your chances of making a well-informed and potentially profitable wager. Super Bowl futures bets are long-term wagers placed well before the actual event takes place, and they
Don’t Pass/Don’t Come bets give you an advantage in online craps July 26, 2023 Placing minimum Don’t Pass/Don’t Come bets can offer consistent returns In online craps, the Don’t Pass/Don’t Come bets offer players a slight advantage due to the lower house edge associated with these bets. These are essentially the opposite of the more popular Pass Line and Come bets, which means they win when the shooter (the
North Carolina lawmakers advance casino bill July 26, 2023 The bill has been kept under wraps, probably because it would only authorize one operator North Carolina may give the right to develop three casinos across the state to only a single business, according to a draft of the legislation received by WRAL News. Under the proposal, Anson, Nash and Rockingham counties would be authorized
Nik Airball loses a fortune in televised Hustler Casino Live game July 26, 2023 Things didn’t go well for the regular player in a game of Pot-Limit Omaha PLO, the popular poker variant that hasn’t reached the popularity of No-Limit Hold’em, is the main focus of Hustler Casino Live this week. Nikhil Arcot, also known as “Nik Airball,” took a drubbing during the Hustler Casino Live stream on Tuesday