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Top 10 reasons why online poker isn’t dead

For years, break even and even losing poker players have been vociferously stating “poker is dead.” Those that argue this are typically who were used to winning when poker was easy and then didn’t improve. As stated, they are likely break even or losing players who are frustrated and vent in this way.While online poker is no walk in the park and the standard is unquestionably higher than 15 years ago, it is in by no means dead, as I’ll explain in this article.New players are entering the game every year looking to play online poker...read more

Casino City's Friday Five: World Series of Poker returns to Las Vegas edition

Due the COVID-19 pandemic, last year’s World Series of Poker was moved online and had a totally different feel to it than we’ve been used to over the years. However, this year the world’s most prestigious poker tournament is heading back to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino...read more

Top 10 casino openings and expansions for spring 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to gain momentum across the U.S., more states are loosening restrictions, including Nevada, which went to 50% capacity for casinos earlier this month.In addition to seeing more casino properties inch closer to pre-pandemic times, there have also been an array of new openings and expansions...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Penalties and suspensions edition

A lot to cover this week in the gambling world and not everything was on the positive side of things. A California card room got hit with a record-breaking penalty yesterday and earlier in the week a Tennessee sportsbook saw its license get suspended.There was some good news this week with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas celebrating its grand opening, the naming of a new Colorado resort and Bally’s moving closer to building a resort casino in Richmond.Let’s begin in Colorado:5...read more

Top 10 Major League Baseball future bets for the 2021 season

Major League Baseball is back in full for the 2021 season, which means we return to betting on a complete 162-game season with adequate data points. That said, there may be several edges to find for those who either over or underweight 2020’s short-season results.A little about me: I create player and team projections primarily for fantasy baseball purposes, but it’s easily translated to identifying value on the MLB futures betting board...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: NCAA Tournament upset watch edition

Last night kicked off this year’s March Madness that many are expected to glue their eyes to and place some wagers on. However, today and tomorrow are the most hectic days of the tournament with 16 games slated for each. Many have filled their brackets out with hopes of not seeing it busted after just a few hours by a major upset...read more

Top 10 teams we think can win the NCAA men's basketball tournament

“Madness” doesn’t even begin to explain what teams have had to go through in this unprecedented college basketball season.After Selection Sunday took place yesterday and the bracket was set, teams are now ready to get into the tournament action after the 2020 tournament was cancelled due to COVID-19...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots and crimes edition

We have a variety of news around the gambling industry to get into. Last week, we covered the big news of Las Vegas Sands selling off its Strip properties. This week, we have a major jackpot win at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, BetMGM teaming up with Buffalo Wild Wings, Intertops hosting a $240,000 contest, a grand opening coming up for a Nevada casino, and several incidents taking place at Encore Boston Harbor.Let’s begin with a lucky winner out of Connecticut:5...read more

Top 10 card games for poker fans

Poker has been one of the most popular card games for the better part of the previous century, but it is definitely not the only one you can enjoy. Aside from this exciting and highly-tactical game, many other card games are worth your time.If you are an avid poker enthusiast, you might be interested in trying some of the games on this list to have fun with your friends between poker sessions...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas Sands sell off edition

Sheldon G. Adelson, former chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, passed away nearly two months ago and the company is making some drastic changes. Before we dive into that, we also have a slots tournament at Intertops Poker, a massive jackpot win in Indiana, impressive debut sports betting numbers for Virginia and a ground breaking set to take place on a new California casino property.Let’s start with some slot play:5...read more