Alberta, Canada Closer to Bringing Legalized Online Gambling to the Province April 24, 2025 A bill to make Alberta another iGaming Canadian province isn’t losing speed Alberta is one step closer to opening its doors to legalized online gambling. Lawmakers recently moved Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, through its second reading, signaling growing support for regulated digital gaming in the province. The legislation, introduced in March 2025 by
Chris Moneymaker Takes Down the Moneymaker Tour MGM National Harbor Event April 24, 2025 Moneymaker has compiled more than $8 million in live tournament earnings with his latest win Chris Moneymaker added another personal milestone to his long poker résumé by winning an event on his own tour. Yesterday, the Poker Hall of Famer claimed victory in a $300 mixed Omaha tournament during the ongoing Moneymaker Tour stop at
Comparing Live Poker vs. Online Small Pocket Pair Strategies in Texas Hold’em April 24, 2025 Adjusting your approach in each setting can help maximize value and minimize risk Small pocket pairs—those between twos and sixes—present both opportunity and risk in Texas Hold’em, and how players approach them can shift dramatically depending on whether they’re at a live table or playing online. While the fundamentals stay the same, there are subtle
Pennsylvania Officially Set To Join the MSIGA Poker Agreement April 24, 2025 Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a “commonsense” bill to expand online poker Pennsylvania is officially joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), marking a major step for online poker in the state. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed the agreement, making Pennsylvania the sixth member alongside New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan. With this
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Coinbase Rumored To Be Considering US Banking License April 23, 2025 The cryptocurrency exchange may be looking to become more mainstream Coinbase is exploring the possibility of applying for a US federal bank charter, according to a spokesperson for the company. While no official decision has been made, the crypto exchange confirmed to Cointelegraph that the idea is under active consideration. The potential move aligns with
Understanding the Risks and Rewards of NBA Parlay Betting April 23, 2025 Parlay betting in the NBA can be rewarding when approached with the right strategies NBA parlay betting is one of the more exciting options for basketball fans looking to add extra thrill to game night. Instead of wagering on a single outcome, parlay bets combine two or more selections into one ticket. This format can
Avoiding Impulsive Decisions in Live Dealer Blackjack April 23, 2025 Avoiding snap decisions in live dealer blackjack is about giving yourself the best chance to play with control In live dealer blackjack, the pace of the game and real-time interaction with dealers can add excitement—but also pressure. That pressure often leads players to make quick, emotional decisions that don’t align with a smart strategy. To
South Carolina Casino Measure Faces Significant Public Resistance April 23, 2025 Lawmakers are holding hearings this week on a bill that the governor has already promised to block Public resistance is mounting in South Carolina as lawmakers consider a new measure that could bring legal casino gambling to the state for the first time. The proposal, called the “I-95 Economic and Education Stimulus Act,” aims to
Johan Lees Ships the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship April 23, 2025 The 3-day event attracted over 1,000 entries and pushed the prize pool to $1.3 million Johan Lees claimed the spotlight at the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship, walking away with the title and a personal best payday of A$252,300 (US$162,000). The three-day event, held at Club Marconi in Western Sydney, saw over 1,000
Calculating Risks and Estimated Value in Heads-up Texas Hold’em Play April 23, 2025 Mastering risk in heads-up Hold’em means using your position and constantly re-evaluating your choices In heads-up Texas Hold’em, where only two players face off, every decision becomes more impactful. With fewer players involved, hands move faster, and the range of possible holdings for your opponent is much wider. This makes risk assessment and estimating value
Planet Hollywood To Reopen Poker Room in May April 23, 2025 The Las Vegas venue closed its poker area four years ago Poker players heading to Las Vegas this spring will have a familiar spot to look forward to again, as Planet Hollywood is bringing back its poker room after a three-year break. The venue, which closed its poker space in 2021, will reopen in May