by Sean Chaffin | Published: Mar 20, '25

Based on the changing landscape in the state legislature, attempts to legalize sports betting and casinos in Texas may be hitting a dead end. This is despite recent support from Gov. Greg Abbott and other legislators. However, a dozen new Republican legislators have replaced pro-gaming lawmakers this legislative session and have come out against any […]

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Nov 26, '24

Some handicapping and parlay wagering on the Cowboys, Aggies, Longhorns, and Mavericks could really add up for online sportsbooks and the state government if Texas legalized betting, according to a new study. A recent report from gaming research firm Eilers & Krejcik titled “Legal Online Sports Betting In Texas: Revenue Forecast And Economic Impact Analysis,” […]

by Joe Mattia | Published: May 19, '23

There will be no sports betting in Texas in 2023. The state, one of the least gambling friendly jurisdictions in the U.S., saw its House pass a sports betting proposal in May. However, the Republican-controlled Senate declined to take up the issue for a vote. Also on the table was a plan to bring Las […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Jun 13, '26

Nathan Gamble defeated a field of 390 entries in the 2026 WSOP $10,000 PLO8 championship to secure his third gold bracelet and a career-best $767,395 payout, denying a red-hot Justin Liberto heads-up.

by Sean Chaffin | Published: Jun 12, '26

Sportsbooks would be out millions of dollars if an unlikely team like Haiti wins this year's World Cup.

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 18, '26

Yuri Dzivielevski completed one of the most incredible streaks in mixed game tournament history with a victory in the $100,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games. The 34-year-old secured the $1.3 million first-place prize to cap off a stretch in which, in rapid succession, he won a $15,000 event and finished second twice on […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 18, '26

On Dec. 12, Card Player columnist and high-stakes tournament pro Sam Greenwood posted to Twitter/X, asking who were the next breakout players on the circuit. “When people list the best poker players in the world, the players who are picked are players [that are already] running hot. I want people to call their shot. Who […]

by Craig Tapscott | Published: Mar 18, '26

Justin Saliba graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, but the former college soccer player had already fallen in love with poker and decided to pursue his dream in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old has been on an incredible run over the last few years, going from a relatively anonymous online […]

by Alex Fitzgerald | Published: Mar 18, '26

Get a FREE training package at PokerHeadRush.com. Even the most skilled players can find their performance undermined not by lack of ability, but by hidden patterns in their own thinking. Understanding the psychological traps that quietly sabotage decision-making is often the missing key to unlocking consistent success. ‘This Is The Best Hand I’ve Had In […]

by Jonathan Little | Published: Mar 18, '26

If you want to increase your poker skills and learn to crush games, check out Jonathan Little’s elite training site at PokerCoaching.com. I was recently told about a hand played by a recreational poker player from a $500 buy-in live event. With blinds at 800-1,600 with a 1,600 big blind ante, an aggressive player raised […]