Tag Archives: Poker
PokerStars Drops $280k Countersuit against Gordon Vayo
Online Poker showdown between PokerStars and Gordon Vayo comes to quiet, uneventful end. For the last year and a half, PokerStars and online pro Gordon Vayo have been embroiled in a heated debate that escalated from accusatory emails, to the US District Court of California. Today, the dust is settling … Continue reading
Canadian Poker Pro Jonathan Duhamel Tough as Nails
Nothing can stop Canadian pro and WSOP crusher Jonathan Duhamel. We’ve all heard stories of strong people who’ve overcome ridiculous odds. It happens in the poker world all the time. Every WSOP Championship bracelet ever awarded took guts, skill, and a survivalist instinct. But I don’t think any Main Event … Continue reading
Why some prefer House-Banked Texas Hold’em
The Ultimate Showdown: Texas Hold’em Poker -vs- Live Dealer Casino Hold’em Texas Hold’em is, hands down, the most beloved poker game in the world. It brings people together for a battle of mathematical supremacy and psychological warfare. Whether heads-up or in a thousands-strong multi-table tournament, the games can be incredibly … Continue reading
The Stars Group seeks Sky Betting Funding via TSX, Nasdaq
Toronto online gambling juggernaut proposes common shares public offering. The Stars Group is already among the largest online gambling companies in the world. Based out of Toronto, it owns some of the largest iGaming operations in existence. Its portfolio includes online poker behemoths PokerStars and Full Tilt, along with the … Continue reading
Daniel Neagreanu falls 2nd to Justin Bonomo in Super High Roller Bowl
Daniel Negreanu still the best poker player of all time after losing heads up to Justin Bonomo. This week, a very prestigious crowd of 48 elite poker players gathered at the PokerGO studio within Aria Las Vegas. Each paid $300,000—an amount most of us would cringe at—to participate in the … Continue reading
Do Online Video Poker Games use Perfect Strategy in Auto-Hold?
Is the suggested hold function the best strategy for video poker? So many things are automated these days. We have automated teller machines (ATMs) and deposits/bills that automatically issue to/from our bank. Automatic doors open and shut for our convenience. Automated customer support reps ‘attempt‘ to solve issues for us. … Continue reading
Diversity of Free Online Casino Games in 2018
Diversification of available casino games free online. There’s something for everyone in 2018! In today’s modern age of technology, freedom of choice takes on a while new meaning. We are given so many choices in everyday life. Where once, vanilla, chocolate and sometimes strawberry were the only flavors of ice … Continue reading
Stars Group buys SkyBet… What Happens Next?
Future gets brighter still for Canada online gambling firm The Stars Group. Should SkyBet’s rivals be nervous? As we learned over the weekend, The Stars Group, an online gambling behemoth based in Toronto, Canada, boosted its portfolio with a major acquisition. The company spent a whopping $4.7 billion to acquire … Continue reading
Is Bluffing an Effective Poker Strategy? The ASA says No
ASA pulls PokerStars ad for promoting bluffing strategies in poker. This year, the UK has been cracking down on its internet gambling licencees like never before. Following an investigation that unveiled massive incidents of irresponsible behavior, major operators are facing penalties left and right. The worlds largest online poker room, … Continue reading
Casino Basics: How to Win at Caribbean Stud
Beginner’s 2-tier strategy for Caribbean Stud Progressive Poker As far as house edges go, there are some good casino table games, and some bad ones. The good ones, when played with proper strategy, can produce an extremely small edge for the casino. The bad ones offer no way to get … Continue reading
