A new big name in betting ESPN BET, the sports betting site that bears the name of the nation’s dominant sports media brand, has gone live in 17 states. For…
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Florida Sports Bettor wins $5.5 million on a $500,000 NFL game that went to the finals
Sicko I live in one of the few states that doesn’t yet have legal online sports betting. It doesn’t bother me because even though I make a living, I’m not…
From chip leader to champion: Sami Bechahed wins his first NAPT title in twelve years
He came into the final table with the chip lead and ended the evening with all the chips in the tournament. Fittingly, it took about twelve hours for Sami Bechahed…
NFL Week 10 2023: Naming the Contenders and Pretenders
We’re halfway through the 2023 NFL Week 10 schedule for this Sunday, so we have enough information to make some determinations. Who are the real contenders we could easily see…
Shawn Sheikhan sentenced to four years in prison for marijuana distribution
This is a big refrigeration business Shawn Sheikhan, whose poker claim to fame consisted of being insufferable at the table in the mid-2000s, was sentenced to four years in prison…
The Richmond casino referendum fails for the second time
Not close For the second time in two years, residents of Richmond, Virginia voted against casino gambling in their city. On Tuesday, voters overwhelmingly rejected the proposed Richmond Grand Resort…
Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union and Caesars agree to a deal, but MGM and Wynn remain
One done, two to go The Culinary Local 226 union has reached a tentative agreement with Caesars Entertainment properties in Las Vegas that will allow them to avoid a possible…
Online sports betting goes live in Florida with the surprise early access launch of Hard Rock Bet
Currently limited access In a surprise for sports fans in Florida, Hard Rock Bet has gone live with a limited early access launch. Just last week, the Seminole Tribe of…
WPT World Championship streaming schedule announced
Two weeks of live streams The World Poker Tour has announced the live streaming schedule for the upcoming WPT World Championship. From December 7th, viewers will be able to enjoy…
European players win gold at WSOP Europe 2023
The The World Series of Poker Europe 2023 is underway at the King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, and it was notable that new names appeared on the medal stand.…