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.
Nevada’s casino industry brass pushed back on prediction markets during a regulatory meeting this week, arguing that platforms like Kalshi are undermining the state’s gaming model. The state has been…
Prediction markets aren’t slowing down. June saw record trading volumes—over $50 billion, according to Macquarie. The surging activity, fueled primarily by the FIFA World Cup, paints a picture of a…
A potential storm for the NFL has been averted with quarterback Brendan Sorsby retreating from a legal battle. Sorsby and the NFL Players Association have chosen not to pursue litigation…
The effort to bring online sports betting to Nebraska took a major step as Tax Relief Nebraska submitted its petitions ahead of schedule, amassing more signatures than required. According to…
Meta Platforms explored acquiring Kalshi, a regulated event contract exchange, as the tech giant delves deeper into prediction markets. NPR reported on Tuesday that the talks with Kalshi didn’t lead…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating Polymarket over allegations of misleading marketing practices and questionable trading activities, according to media reports. This investigation intensifies the scrutiny on Polymarket…
Lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill seeking to dismantle the existing framework of mobile sports betting in the state. The proposal, known as HB 971, was placed before the…
North Carolina legislators are considering an increase in the state’s sports betting tax to finance education at the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University. This measure, similar…
Alberta’s Revenue Projection Alberta’s newly regulated online casinos and sportsbooks are projected to generate a windfall of around C$76 million in their first year, according to Service Alberta Minister Dale…
Michigan has joined Nevada in halting unlicensed sports betting operations by Kalshi, a prediction market platform. On Monday, Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina signed an order, effective immediately,…
DraftKings has officially rolled out its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, further embedding itself into the rapidly expanding world of prediction markets. The launch on Friday signifies a strategic shift…
Caesars Entertainment will operate online casinos in Maine, using partnerships with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Penobscot Nation. This collaboration, confirmed on Wednesday, grants…
Alberta’s online casino market is witnessing a rare contraction as the latest registrations show a drop in operators. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) now lists 46 operator registrations, down…
Fanatics Sportsbook has unveiled a partnership aimed at monitoring social media for sports betting-related harassment. Teaming up with Integrity Compliance 360 and Signify Group, the initiative—dubbed the Bad Actor Program—hopes…
BetSaracen has kicked off its $5K World Soccer Bracket Challenge, coinciding with the ongoing international soccer tournament. This free-to-enter contest, open solely to Arkansas residents, invites participants to predict the…