Marcus Chen brings a quantitative approach to poker strategy and sports betting analysis. With a background in data analytics and over eight years covering professional poker circuits, his articles combine statistical insights with practical advice for serious players looking to sharpen their edge at the table.
California’s tribal gaming leaders are increasingly alarmed by the rise of prediction markets, which they claim are siphoning off approximately 5% of nationwide tribal gaming revenue. Platforms like Kalshi and…
Kalshi’s temporary suspension on sports event contracts in Michigan is still in effect, but the terms have been relaxed a bit. Initially, Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina ordered…
Alberta’s online casino market is finally live, welcoming several prominent brands to the scene. Following Ontario, Alberta becomes the second Canadian province to broaden its gaming market, moving beyond lottery-controlled…
Arizona’s clampdown on unlicensed gambling operators intensified last week as the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) issued five more cease-and-desist orders. Targeting unauthorized sports betting and online gambling platforms, the…
Regulated online sports betting kicked off in Alberta Monday, making it the second Canadian province to broaden its scope beyond traditional lottery offerings. Residents now have access to a variety…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has halted KalshiEX, LLC’s attempt to implement emergency rules following a Michigan court’s directive. On Tuesday, the CFTC announced that it had invoked its…
Sportsbooks scrambled to update their odds for the USA-Belgium World Cup Round of 16 match after FIFA cleared star forward Folarin Balogun to play. Initially, sportsbooks had priced the USA…
A former DraftKings sports trader, Samuel Silverman, faces serious charges connected to a betting scandal involving ex-Fresno State basketball player Mykell Robinson. Arrested on May 5, Silverman is accused of…
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is seeking to fill a new director of strategy position for its Financial Services & Trading Initiative. This move follows the council’s recent…
Deutsche Bank analyst Steven Pizzella has upped his price target for DraftKings to $28, factoring in prediction markets ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report. Despite this adjustment, Pizzella maintained…
A federal judge in New York ruled against Kalshi, refusing to exempt the prediction market platform from the state’s gambling laws amidst ongoing litigation. The decision by Judge Analisa Torres…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has once again voiced his opposition to expanding online sports betting in Mississippi, maintaining a firm stance against legislative efforts to legalize the practice. Despite being…
BlackRock has more than doubled its ownership in Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the parent company of BetRivers, within the past 15 months, according to a filing reported on Wednesday. The…
Alberta’s regulated online casinos and sportsbooks are set to go live on July 13, and the momentum is building with new players joining the fray. The province’s gaming authority, Alberta…
Caesars Entertainment is nearing the expiration of its go-shop period without a competing proposal, paving the way for Tilman Fertitta’s $17.6 billion acquisition to proceed. This period, set to end…