FTX law firm facing lawsuit for helping the cryptocurrency exchange August 9, 2023 Fenwick & West allegedly set up shell companies for the company, leading to a class-action suit Fenwick & West LLP, former primary counsel for FTX, will be facing a class-action suit that claims the firm assisted the crypto exchange’s alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme. A group of FTX customers filed the suit in a California District
The Zig-Zag Theory may help you win more sports bets August 9, 2023 The popular theory has been used by countless bettors to improve their odds The Zig-Zag Theory is a popular yet controversial sports betting strategy that suggests that teams that have lost a game in a playoff series are more likely to bounce back and win the next game. This theory is based on the idea
Arizona State Poker Championship coming to Talking Stick this month August 9, 2023 The annual tournament starts on August 18 and has at least $1.1 million on the table The 17th annual Arizona State Poker Championship will be hosted at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale again this year, welcoming all players and poker enthusiasts from August 18-22. The annual tournament is known for its high stakes and always
Timothy Adams takes down Triton London Main Event for $4M August 9, 2023 The $125K buy-in was worth it as he counted his winnings For the second time in his career, Timothy Adams has won a Triton Main Event title after taking the $125,000 buy-in Triton Poker London Main Event to win the $4,185,000 prize. The last time he won was in 2019 at Jeju (South Korea), when
Questions arise over lobby group challenging UK’s gaming reforms August 9, 2023 The UK’s gaming industry is undergoing a major shift, and a group opposing it is catching flack The Gambler’s Consumer Forum (GCF), a lobby group hoping to derail the scheduled overhaul of UK gambling laws and claiming to be acting on behalf of ordinary gamblers, may not be so neutral. It was discovered to be
How to count cards in online blackjack August 9, 2023 It might be more difficult to count cards in online blackjack, but there are ways to make it work Counting cards in online blackjack can be a bit more challenging than in a physical casino due to the virtual nature of the game and the use of random number generators. However, it’s not impossible. A
Brazil’s new central bank digital currency has a new name August 8, 2023 The South American country is advancing its state-run cryptocurrency plans The Central Bank of Brazil’s digital currency (CBDC), previously known as the “digital real,” now has an official new name: the Drex. The Central Bank of Brazil issued a press release on August 7, divulging and describing the new brand for its CBDC. The brand
Exploring the Fibonacci sequence in sports betting August 8, 2023 The mathematical system can be used in betting, but doesn’t produce consistent success The Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical pattern that has found its way into various aspects of life, including sports betting. This sequence is created by adding the two previous numbers together to get the next number: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5,
How to bet when holding 12 in online blackjack August 8, 2023 Having 12 in blackjack requires a critical examination of your options When holding a total of 12 in online blackjack, your decision should be guided by a combination of the dealer’s upcard, the specific variant of blackjack being played, and the basic strategy principles. A total of 12 is a tricky hand because it’s on
Oklahoma governor accused of using citizen fund for gaming legislation disputes August 8, 2023 Ongoing disputes over tribal gaming legislation are draining Oklahoma accounts Payment records show that nearly $2 million in state funds paid from Oklahoma tribal gaming operations was used to pay lawyers representing Gov. Kevin Stitt in his legal battles against the tribes. The funds came from annual fees paid by tribes to the state to
Phil Ivey bounces back from recent loss with win at Triton Poker August 8, 2023 The poker pro ran into some bad luck lately but found a way to get back on track Phil Ivey went over the $40 million in lifetime live tournament winnings this past Sunday with his win at Triton Poker London in the $60,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’ Em Turbo event. It was Ivey’s fourth Triton win,
Artificial intelligence is changing the poker ecosystem August 8, 2023 More poker players are using AI to improve their game The emergence of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence (AI) in the tech world has led to a recent poker boom. Notable changes are happening in the game, with players using technology to increase their winning percentages. The topic has been traveling throughout the poker community, with