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Big Game Changes Ahead for US Online Poker
George | January 28, 2019
Looking back at 2018, online poker in the US started to grow considerably again after facing challenges for over a decade. Throughout the year, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued several online poker applications to established land-based casinos. For example, Mount Airy secured a partnership with leading online poker platform PokerStars. May 1, 2018, […]
Get a Second Chance in Texas Hold’em
George | November 11, 2018
There aren’t many second chances in life, especially in gaming. Pick the wrong lottery numbers or back the wrong team in the local derby, and you’re out of the game with no way back. All you can do is sit back and watch other players win. When it comes to making the wrong call, Texas […]
How Scientists Beat the House at Roulette with Chaos Theory
George | September 28, 2018
There is a common belief among professional gamblers that the best strategy for winning at Roulette is not to play. However, this didn’t stop a group of chaos theorist scientists from trying to beat the game. In 2012, the American Institute of Physics published a journal called Chaos on the game of Roulette, focusing on […]
Can Dice and Ball Games Challenge Traditional Table Games?
George | September 28, 2018
In a move to ensure more gambling profits stay in the state, Oklahoma lawmakers have allowed traditional dice and ball games back into casinos. These games were made illegal in 2004. Since the new law came into place earlier this year, casinos across Oklahoma have been expanding their offerings to include Roulette and Craps. Customers […]
Does Getting Free Money Change our Behavior?
George | July 11, 2018
Imagine walking into a casino, dropping a quarter into the first slot machine you see, and hitting the $100 jackpot! Would this outcome change your gambling behavior for the rest of the evening? This theoretical question was posed by Nobel-award-winning economist Richard Thaler during his research on what would become known as the house money […]
Basic Strategies for Newcomers to Split Hold’em
George | May 23, 2018
When you play Texas Hold’em regularly with your pals, you might want to spice up your home games. If you’ve already mastered your friends’ tells and habits, you might seek a different challenge. Playing a different, more innovative game could be the answer. That contemporary version you’re looking for could be Split Hold’em. The game […]
WSOP Stars and Winners Uncovered
George | January 28, 2018
Anyone who is a serious fan of playing poker online keeps an eye on the World Series of Poker (WSOP). They watch to see how the competition is playing. The World Series is an arena where the biggest names in poker gather from all over the world. They square off to see who will walk […]
Differences in Cards Across the World
George | January 18, 2018
Think of a deck of playing cards. It’s almost certain you pictured a deck of 52 cards, with spades, clubs, hearts, and diamonds. This is by far the most common deck, the one you’ll find in your kitchen and online. However, depending on where you are, a deck of cards could consist of anywhere from […]
Be Aware of Paysafecard’s Acquisition of Ukash
George | August 17, 2015
Amidst all the latest poker news, you may have missed that Ukash has been acquired by Paysafecard. This may not seem significant to online poker players, but UK poker players should be aware of it. One crucial aspect of this switch is that Ukash vouchers will only be redeemable at online stores until October 31st, […]
US Online Casino Player Found Guilty of Theft
George | May 8, 2014
Many people in the UK and Europe were heartened to see positive changes in the US casino and gaming market. While the impact on players here may not have been massive, anything that strengthens the online casino and gaming community is positive. However, problems can arise from new developments. One US casino player found herself […]