Texas Poker Player Seeks New Trial in Fraud Case May 20, 2025 Anthony Hutchison is looking for ways to stall the case from seeing a courtroom Anthony Hutchison, a high-stakes poker regular and former professional athlete, is pushing for a new trial following his conviction on multiple federal charges linked to a bribery and fraud scheme involving the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The verdict was handed
Tips for Avoiding Tilt Before Making a Mucking Decision in Texas Hold’em May 20, 2025 With practice, staying composed and making calm mucking decisions becomes part of your game Keeping your emotions in check is one of the hardest skills to develop in Texas Hold’em, especially when facing a tough decision about whether to muck your hand. Tilt can creep in during moments of frustration, leading to poor choices that
MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship Draws Massive Interest May 20, 2025 A field of 3,040 entries pushed the prize pool up more than three times its original amount Corey Wick pulled off a major milestone at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, winning the MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship on May 18. The Wisconsin player outlasted a field of 3,040 entries and walked away with $397,587, the
Sunday Recap: $50 Million OSS XL finishes another huge weekend May 19, 2025 The $50 Million OSS XL, our biggest series ever, just finished up another huge weekend at the tables. All of our major tourneys soared past their guarantee! Read all the details in our May 18th Sunday Recap. $750,000 GTD Sunday High Roller There were 1,388 entrants who took part in Sunday’s $750K GTD High Roller.
Illinois Lawsuit Targets Coinbase for Breaches of Biometric May 19, 2025 The lawsuit accuses the crypto exchange of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Coinbase is now facing a class-action lawsuit in Illinois over claims it mishandled users’ biometric data. The case, filed on May 13 in federal court, accuses the cryptocurrency exchange of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), a state law
Tips for Exploring Alternate NHL Lines for Better Value May 19, 2025 Alternate lines aren’t about guessing—they’re about spotting where the value lies Exploring alternate NHL lines is a great way to find better value when betting, especially if you’re confident in how a game might play out. Instead of sticking to the standard puck line or moneyline, alternate lines give you the option to adjust the
How To Choose a Live Dealer Roulette Table May 19, 2025 Finding the right live roulette table takes a bit of trial and error, and can turn a good session into a great one Choosing the right live dealer roulette table can make a big difference in your overall gaming experience. It’s not just about spinning the wheel; it’s about finding a table that matches your
New Hampshire Casino Receives Approval To Increase Gaming Floor May 19, 2025 The Hampton Beach Casino could more than quadruple its gaming size following local approvals Developers behind the upcoming Hampton Beach Casino complex have received the green light to expand their charitable gaming operation. On May 15, the Hampton Zoning Board voted 4-1 in favor of a special exception, allowing a significant increase in gaming space
Kevin LI Picks up First WSOP Bracelet of the 2025 Tournament Series May 19, 2025 Kevin Li took down the Tournament of Champions, adding $200,000 to his bank Kevin Li made his mark on the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by winning the Tournament of Champions, earning his first WSOP bracelet and a $200,000 top prize. The 23-year-old poker pro from Calgary, Alberta, secured his spot in the invite-only
Short Deck Hold’em Strategies for Heads-up Play May 19, 2025 Mastering heads-up Short Deck Hold’em means balancing controlled aggression with thoughtful hand reading Short Deck Hold’em, also known as 6+ Hold’em, changes the pace and feel of traditional Texas Hold’em by removing cards ranked 2 through 5. This smaller deck creates more action and changes hand strengths, making heads-up play especially dynamic. When playing one-on-one,
Counterfeit Chip Operation Uncovered at Texas Poker Room May 19, 2025 The Texas Card House uncovered the scam quickly, but still hasn’t caught the crooks A poker room in Dallas is dealing with a counterfeit chip case that has sparked concern among players and staff. The Texas Card House recently uncovered fake chips being used at its Dallas location, prompting swift action from management and local
$50 Million OSS XL keeps rolling along May 16, 2025 The OSS XL is the extra-large version of our flagship tournament series. It began last Sunday and will run through Tuesday, June 3rd. In total, there is over $50 Million in guaranteed prize pools, making it our biggest series ever. Included this time around are two $2 Million Main Events and another $1 Million Main