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2026 World Cup to Boost Summer Sports Betting in the U.S.
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2026 World Cup to Boost Summer Sports Betting in the U.S.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by three North American countries, is expected to generate $2.9 billion in bets, significantly boosting summer sports betting in the U.S.

June 9, 2026·1 min read
Mastering Big Blind Defense in Poker: Strategies Against the Button
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Mastering Big Blind Defense in Poker: Strategies Against the Button

Learn how to defend the big blind effectively against the button in poker with insights from 'ElMarques'. The class covers preflop ranges, flop textures, and practical adaptations for real gameplay.

June 8, 2026·1 min read
GTO Wizard Expands to Support Omaha Poker: Revolutionizing Strategy Analysis
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GTO Wizard Expands to Support Omaha Poker: Revolutionizing Strategy Analysis

GTO Wizard, the popular poker solver, has added support for Omaha poker, allowing users to study the game from preflop to river with full postflop coverage. The software is built on a neural network that has previously won the ACPC 2018 tournament.

June 5, 2026·1 min read
Illinois Sets New Tax on Prediction Markets, Mimicking Sports Betting Structure
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Illinois Sets New Tax on Prediction Markets, Mimicking Sports Betting Structure

Illinois has become the first state to officially tax prediction markets, adopting a similar tax structure to that of sports betting. The new tax is part of a broader budget bill that includes various tax hikes.

June 4, 2026·1 min read
Favelita's Anti-Theory: Mastering River Raises in Poker
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Favelita's Anti-Theory: Mastering River Raises in Poker

Favelita dives into the complexities of river raises, offering insights on when and how to raise effectively. Learn about the key factors and strategies involved.

June 3, 2026·1 min read
Nikita Kuznetsov's Journey to the HU Championship Final
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Nikita Kuznetsov's Journey to the HU Championship Final

Nikita Kuznetsov impressively reached the final of the HU championship, defeating notable players along the way. The tournament featured a $25,000 buy-in and attracted 128 entries, with exciting matches and unexpected outcomes.

June 2, 2026·1 min read
Vlade Divac's Unique Poker Wins: Favors Over Cash
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Vlade Divac's Unique Poker Wins: Favors Over Cash

Former NBA star Vlade Divac had a unique approach to poker wins with his teammates. He refused to take money, opting for favors instead. This approach helped build camaraderie.

June 1, 2026·2 min read
Allen Kessler: From College Poker to Big Wins – 'I Play for Fun'
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Allen Kessler: From College Poker to Big Wins – 'I Play for Fun'

Allen Kessler, known as 'Chainsaw,' shares his journey from playing low-stakes poker in college to becoming a successful poker player, highlighting his strategic approach and memorable wins.

May 30, 2026·1 min read
MarkNyet Releases New Poker Strategy Guide for Recreational Players
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MarkNyet Releases New Poker Strategy Guide for Recreational Players

MarkNyet's latest guide focuses on adapting poker strategies against recreational players, covering key factors and responses to c-bets.

May 29, 2026·1 min read