Natalie is our resident poker pro with many years of experience in this gambling scene. She first discovered her love for poker during a university event on campus and has continued this passion ever since.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is one of the most prestigious events for dab hands who like to crunch numbers and call their opponents’ bluffs. As the event inches to a start, WSOP reminders seem to be quite abundant and every one is sharing in the hype, from players to organizers. The event features […]
The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) on Monday has caused ripples in the very fabric of online gambling. However, despite the tremendous implications the repeal may have hereafter, it was definitely not a chance event. The State of New Jersey has committed over $8 million in money to fight the […]
It has taken many attempts, but Mike ‘DarkKnight17’ Coombs has been able to achieve success at a Global Poker (GP) tournament, fulfilling his goal of besting some of the best pros to take part in the event. Previously, Mr Coombs failed to secure a title, ending as the runner-up at three events. Finally, Mr Coombs […]
PokerStars has been caught in an unpleasant lawsuit. Professional player Gordon Vayo, who was the runner-up in the 2016 World Series of Poker flagship event, filed a lawsuit on 2 May, claiming that the website had failed to pay out $700,000 worth of winnings from a tournament Mr Vayo had participated in May 2017. If […]
Female presence in poker is quite palpable. Apparently, female players make just as much of dab hands at crunching numbers and calling bluffs. After reporting on Maria Konnikova’s heady conquering of the echelons of poker, we take a look at Victoria Coren-Mitchell who is returning to the scene. Prior to disappearing from large-scale competitions, Ms […]
Writers often turn to the Internet, libraries, and well-seasoned sources to make sure they understand the subject matter they are about to share their thoughts on. The exact same thing happened to author Maria Konnikova who decided to pen The Biggest Bluff, a book exploring how poker allows people to become better at making snap […]
The long-mulled expansion of Ottawa’s Hard Rock Rideau Carleton Raceway casino may finally be on the cards, after the city’s rural affairs committee has given developers the green light to proceed with the $318-million project. With one regulatory hurdle behind its back, Hard Rock will have to focus on receiving approval from city council. If […]
Far from the hubbub of the United States regulatory altercations over the legalization of gambling, Costa Rica is tipped to receive its latest $400-million casino property. The Casino City Caribe will arrive in Moín, an area that overlooks the Caribbean coast. Construction work is slated to begin as early as 2019. The multi-purpose venue will […]
Online gambling in the United States may be edging closer to the regulatory norms, estimates Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) CEO Bill Carstanjen. One of the United States’ best-established gambling companies, CDI has been making significant changes to its portfolio to diversify its assets and lay the groundwork for the future online network of casinos that […]
Cryptocurrency market is already mainstream to the point that there are already different industries finding utilization in blockchain technology. Now, would expect that there is an increasing number of online poker companies that are exploring the crypto market? Cryptonia Poker is another venture that involves blockchain technology. It is an online poker room that was […]
