Poker staking isn’t often talked about, but it’s one of the pillars of the game’s ecosystem. Staking is common in both live and online poker, particularly among tournament players looking to manage their financial risk. But do you really understand what it is or how it works? We’ll explore what
Cheating in poker has existed for as long as the game itself; where there’s money to be made, people will do anything to win. While the rise of AI has threatened the integrity of a variety of industries, many players consider it to be a game-changer in poker cheating. AI’s
There’s spooky, and then there’s statistically unfortunate. With Halloween around the corner, we left the costume aisle behind and went looking for bad luck in the records. Turns out, Montana is America’s most cursed state. The data draws on NOAA storm records and USGS earthquake reports from 2000–2025, alongside NASA’s
Streaming as a medium for enjoying poker content changed the way players interact with the game. This form of content offers an intimate insight into the minds of popular players, creating a never-before-seen entertainment and learning resource for poker fans. In this overview of the impact of poker streaming, we’ll
Poker slang and terminology are so commonplace that experienced players often forget how unfamiliar they can sound to newcomers. Sit down at the poker table as a layperson, and you’ll be bombarded with terms like “flop,” “check-raise,” and “showdown” that’ll make zero sense unless you’re familiar with the game. We’ll
Key Takeaways The Million Lottery In 1694, the English government had a problem familiar to governments throughout history: it needed money, and it needed it quickly. The solution was, on the face of it, ingenious. Rather than simply taxing the population, it created a lottery. The Million Lottery sold 100,000
Key Takeaways The $55 Seat There are times when, as a poker commentator, you find yourself reaching for superlatives before the cards have even been dealt. Staring at a table chockablock with the game’s elite, there is an understandable temptation to wax lyrical about the talent on show and a
Etiquette at the poker table has changed enormously over the years. In 2026, The games are faster, the players are better informed and the amount of information available away from the table is almost limitless compared to 1970 when the World Series of Poker launched in Las Vegas. Behavior is
The Original Doomsday Clock There is a particular kind of fear that doesn't require anything bad to actually happen. You don't need the missile to launch, the siren to sound or the mushroom cloud to appear on the horizon. Sometimes it is enough to know that these things could happen,
America’s Biggest Gambling States: Where Is the Most Money Being Spent? Ask where America gambles the most, and Nevada is the obvious answer. After that, though, it’s anyone’s game. The industry looks different across the country. Some states have dozens of casinos and still get overtaken by places where lottery
Manuel Ferrari’s Million-Euro Moment The dust has finally settled on another Pokerstars EPT Barcelona, the centrepiece of the European poker schedule each year, and it didn’t disappoint, producing stories aplenty, not least in the Main Event. Italian pro Manuel Ferrari came to the final table as chip leader but he
Your face, my thane, is as a book where menMay read strange matters. To beguile the time,Look like the time; bear welcome in your eye,Your hand, your tongue: look like th’ innocent flower,But be the serpent under’t.” ~ Lady Macbeth The Serpent There is a type of poker player who
