June 25, 2023 Table Of Contents Poker Hall of Famer and seven-time bracelet winner Billy Baxter is on the verge of closing in on his first WSOP bracelet in 21 years after making it to the final table of the $1,000 Seniors Event at the 2023 World Series of Poker. Baxter, who sits in third
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June 25, 2023 The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is hosting 20 online bracelets – up from 13 last year – awarded on WSOP.com in the merged network of New Jersey and Nevada. While PokerNews is offering live updates from those tournaments, the segregated markets of Pennsylvania and Michigan are also each awarding seven
June 25, 2023 In a 28-minute YouTube video released on Sunday, accused poker cheater Ali Imsirovic wanted to “set the record straight,” and in doing so he admitted to some of the allegations against him, but also denied others. Within 15 seconds after the video began, the 2021 GPI Player of the Year admitted that
‘Regulatory void’: online gambling firms accused of exploiting lucrative African markets Sub-Saharan Africa is fertile ground for western companies seeking an army of new punters. One bereaved mother in Malawi is among those who feels she is paying the price One morning in June 2021, Kettie Bonongwe* was at home in her village in northern
Ladbrokes owner Entain expects ‘substantial financial penalty’ after UK investigation Authorities looked into possible tax and bribery offences by one of gambling group’s former Turkish subsidiaries The owner of Ladbrokes and Coral bookmakers has said it is likely to incur a “substantial financial penalty” from an investigation by UK authorities into possible tax and bribery
Analysis Tony Blair’s bet on gambling Britain has spiralled out of control Rob Davies Nearly two decades after New Labour revolutionised the gambling industry, millions of lives are being harmed for industry profits Support open, independent journalism today The phenomenal rise of the UK gambling industry owes much to reforms, introduced by Tony Blair, that
The Guardian bans all gambling advertising Ban will apply worldwide to all of media group’s online and print outlets, including the Guardian, Observer, and Guardian Weekly All bets are off: why the Guardian has decided to reject gambling advertising Support open, independent journalism today The Guardian has announced a global ban on gambling advertising, arguing
All bets are off: why the Guardian has decided to reject gambling advertising Anna Bateson We believe our primary obligation is to do the right thing for our readers, says the chief executive of Guardian Media Group Support our open, independent journalism today The gambling industry has grown rapidly in recent years, and Britain and
Letters Clamping down on the scourge of gambling Former gambler Gerry Brett and Alexia Clifford of GambleAware on regulation of the betting industry The first time I can recall declaring I was a compulsive gambler was during a phone conversation with the bank about an increase in my overdraft limit. I had previously honestly declared
Chelsea fans voice opposition to sponsorship deal with online casino Survey by supporters’ trust finds 77% oppose proposed deal Sponsorship by streaming service blocked by Premier League Chelsea supporters have expressed overwhelming opposition to a proposed shirt sponsorship with an online casino that hails itself as a “worldwide leader in crypto gambling”. With its deal
Aston Villa fans group attacks ‘cynical’ shirt sponsorship deal with betting firm BK8 attracted controversy in 2021 with abortive Norwich deal Supporters’ trust accuses club of ignoring gambling concerns Aston Villa’s new shirt sponsorship deal with a controversial online betting firm has attracted fierce criticism from the club’s own supporters’ trust. The Premier League club
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: This is a beginner’s primer on playing craps. It’s a how-to-play article without much discussion about strategy. That’s good, because besides making the bets with the lowest
I missed my blog for May 30. Sometimes I have a number of blogs “in the bank,” but not at the moment. My cupboard was bare and I was too incapacitated to refill it. I thought I’d share with you what happened. It has nothing to do with gambling (although there was one AP move
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: Don’t let the technical nature of this article put you off. The lessons it imparts are good. The discussion of independent (vs. dependent) trials explains why card
Bonnie and I have been married nine years now, and she turned 80 years old June 3. From the get-go, she knew I was a professional gambler, and it became clear to me early on that she had no potential to understand advantage gambling. But she enjoys the meals, cruises, and other traveling that my
The following is a true story, other than the names of the gamblers. It happened at Harrah’s Atlantic City a number of years ago. Since I’ve played little at this particular casino, and always as a tourist rather than a local, I might have some of the details wrong. But the gist of this story
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: The first step toward expert play in blackjack is learning basic strategy, which is the correct way to play your hands against all casino upcards, assuming there’s
Are you yearning to enter the world of online casino gaming but unsure what might work best for you? You’re in luck! Gambling has been around for centuries and it doesn’t take long to learn its fundamentals — but learning how to become an expert can be a bit tricky. With that said, we have