Pennsylvania casino workers support smoking ban legislation September 21, 2023 A bill to prohibit smoking in Pennsylvania casinos is advancing quickly Lawmakers in Harrisburg heard testimony from Pennsylvania casino workers on Wednesday, who say that continuing to allow indoor smoking on designated parts of the casino floors is endangering their health. State Rep. Dan Frankel introduced another bill to end the casinos’ exemption from the
Scammer admits fake cancer claim to receive money to play in WSOP tourney September 21, 2023 Rob Mercer took cash for a WSOP buy-in after telling people he needed money for cancer treatment Amateur poker player Rob Mercer received thousands of dollars from donors after falsely claiming he had terminal cancer in hopes of getting enough money to pay entry fees to play in this summer’s World Series of Poker. The
Police bust illegal poker room in Georgia September 21, 2023 18 people were arrested when police raided a bar with a makeshift poker room Police raided a bar outside Atlanta at around 5 AM on September 11, accusing it of illegal gambling for operating a poker game by a nonprofit organization. Authorities issued a search warrant for the Royal Flush Bar & Grill in Duluth,
The US SEC to work with its counterpart in the Philippines on cryptocurrency fraud September 20, 2023 The US SEC has roped in a fellow financial watchdog to support its efforts The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has joined forces with its US counterpart and the Asian Development Bank to fight criminals who commit financial crimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. A recent press release revealed that the three agencies held an International
How to buy the hook in sports betting September 20, 2023 Buying the hook gives bettors a slight edge when the option is available Buying the hook in sports betting is a strategy that allows you to adjust the point spread or total in your favor, increasing your chances of winning the bet. This technique involves paying a little extra in exchange for a more favorable
Understanding the truth behind slot hit rates September 20, 2023 Slot hit rates vary, and it’s important to understand how they affect the action When it comes to playing slot machines, one term you’ll often come across is “hit rate.” But what exactly does it mean, and why is it important for players? The truth behind slot hit rates and why they matter will help
North Carolina lawmakers considering new casino legislation September 20, 2023 Lawmakers realized that expanding the casino market needs a dedicated initiative A new North Carolina casino expansion draft bill being considered by lawmakers would authorize four licensed casinos in the state, with one license reserved for the Lumbee Tribe, which the federal government doesn’t recognize under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The other three
Kristen Foxen’s latest WSOP win puts her in a league of her own September 20, 2023 Foxen is the first female player to win four WSOP gold bracelets Kristen Foxen made poker history this week by becoming the first female player to win four World Series of Poker gold bracelets. The Canadian pro outlasted the 492-player field to win the 2023 WSOP Online $888 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em ‘Crazy 8’s’ event
A new line of poker trading cards to be released next year September 20, 2023 The latest WSOP Main Event winner is among the names that will appear Leaf Trading Cards will release its fifth set of poker trading cards in 2024. Las Vegas-based poker representation agency Poker Royalty has partnered with Leaf to release the first edition of cards since 2011. Poker fans will again have a chance to
Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents sued over FTX fiasco September 19, 2023 A lawsuit accuses the FTX founder’s parents of getting rich off his fraud Debtors of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have begun legal action against founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents, alleging that Joseph Bankman was a “de facto officer” at FTX Group and that he and Barbara Fried were responsible for misappropriating millions of dollars through their
Easy parlay betting strategies for any sport September 19, 2023 Parlay wagers can produce increased winnings, but carry much greater risks Parlay betting is an exciting but somewhat riskier form of sports betting where you combine multiple individual bets into a single wager. The allure of parlay betting lies in the potential for larger payouts, as your winnings accumulate with each successful pick. One of
Understanding the 3-2 rule in online roulette September 19, 2023 Bet progression betting when playing online roulette can help you increase your bank The 3-2 betting strategy in online roulette is a popular system used by players to manage their bets and potentially increase their chances of winning. It’s relatively simple and based on the principle of bet progression. In the game of online roulette,