Brazil’s Land-Based Casinos Bill Faces Challenge as Senator Decries Links to Crime June 20, 2025 One legislator is determined to prevent the return of casinos to Brazil A bill aimed at legalizing land-based casinos in Brazil is facing strong resistance from Senator Eduardo Girão, who argues it would open the door to more crime and social harm. Girão has consistently opposed gambling expansion in the country and has spoken out
Hall of Famer Brian Rast Wind 7th WSOP Bracelet June 20, 2025 Rast took home $306,644 after a marathon heads-up battle against Andrew Yeh Brian Rast has added another highlight to an already legendary poker career. The Poker Hall of Famer clinched his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2025 WSOP. The tournament featured a tough field
Incorporating 3-Bets and 4-Bets Into Your PLO Strategy June 20, 2025 Incorporating 3-bets and 4-bets into your game means taking control of the pot before the flop In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), learning how to use 3-bets and 4-bets is a major step toward building a solid and aggressive strategy. These preflop raises allow you to isolate opponents, build bigger pots when you’re ahead, and force tougher
Houston Poker Club Gets Rowdy With Fight Involving Former NFL Player June 20, 2025 Former NFL player Adrian Peterson got into a fight with another player after a hand A poker night at a Houston social club turned chaotic when former NFL star Adrian Peterson got into a physical altercation over a disputed hand. The incident took place on May 27 at JokerStars, a private club popular among local
USDC Stablecoin Become a Collateral for US Futures Trading June 19, 2025 Approval would mark the first time a regulated US market accepts a stablecoin as collateral Circle’s USDC stablecoin is set to play a bigger role in traditional finance, with plans underway to use it as collateral in US futures trading. Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear announced this week that they’re working to make USDC eligible
The Importance of Home Field Advantage in NFL Futures Betting June 19, 2025 Home field advantage won’t win the bet for you alone, but it can be a smart tie-breaker when you can’t decide When evaluating NFL futures bets, one factor that often gets overlooked is home field advantage. While it’s easy to focus on quarterback matchups or offseason trades, the location of games can have a significant
Using Bonuses and Promotions: How to Boost Your Megaways Play June 19, 2025 Used smartly, promotions can turn an average session into something much more profitable Playing Megaways slots can be both exciting and rewarding, especially when you take advantage of bonuses and promotions offered by online casinos. These tools can stretch your bankroll, increase your spins, and ultimately give you more chances to hit big wins on
Brazilian Senate Has Only Weeks To Vote on Land-Based Gambling Legalization June 19, 2025 The legislative session will end soon, with several gambling-related bills still on the table Brazil’s Senate is facing a tight timeline to vote on a long-delayed bill that would legalize land-based gambling across the country. With the legislative recess scheduled for July, Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has reportedly informed party leaders that Bill PL 2,234/2022
Joey Couden Earns Second WSOP Bracelet Through $500 Salute to Warriors Event June 19, 2025 The tourney also raised over $155,000 for veterans’ charities, including the USO Joey Couden has claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after winning the 2025 $500 Salute to Warriors event, outlasting a massive field of 3,937 entries. The Ohio native walked away with $187,937 for the win, but the tournament meant more
Starting Hand Selection: What To Play in Early Stages of Texas Hold’em Tourneys June 19, 2025 Surviving the early game with a solid stack and minimal risk is often the best setup for later success In the early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament, smart starting hand selection can set the tone for your entire run. With deep stacks and relatively low blinds, there’s no need to take unnecessary risks. Instead,
Ten Finalists for 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Announced June 19, 2025 Most poker fans will recognize all the names on this year’s list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the ten finalists for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame, setting the stage for one individual to be honored with one of poker’s most prestigious accolades. The existing Hall will make the final selection of
US Senate Greenlights GENIUS Stablecoin Bill June 18, 2025 A companion bill in the House still needs to be approved for the legislation to advance The US Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a crucial step towards creating a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Legislators approved an amended bill yesterday in a 68-30 vote, formally referred to as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for