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Famous names at the tables and at the sportsbook counter. Some won big and most gave it back.
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- 25-09-2026
Chip Reese: Why Doyle Brunson Called Him the Best Ever
Chip Reese dominated high-stakes poker through discipline. The mechanics of this system operate through interconnected layers of design and incentive structure.
Phil Ivey: The Full Story of Poker's Tiger Woods
Phil Ivey was very good but not the best ever. The mechanics of this system operate through interconnected layers of design and incentive structure.
Shannon Elizabeth: From American Pie Star to WSOP Regular
Shannon Elizabeth is an actress who became a serious poker player and regularly competes in World Series of Poker tournaments. This case examines how celebrities enter gambling professionally.
Elvis Presley at the International: When the King Played Vegas
Elvis performed at the International Hotel in Las Vegas from 1969-1976, a residency that changed both gambling and entertainment. Here is what the security found.
Ken Uston: The Blackjack Hall of Famer Who Sued Casinos
Ken Uston was a card counter who sued casinos for banning him and established that casinos could legally refuse service to advantage players. Here is what his story actually meant.
Tom Dwan: The Mystery of Durrrr's Biggest Online Pots
Tom Dwan was a poker player famous for online poker. Durrrr was his screen name. He played for massive stakes. Then he disappeared.
Charles Wells: The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
The 1891 story of Charles Wells has been retold countless times. Most of the retellings preserve the legend and lose the behavioral economics. Here is what the numbers actually suggest.
Bitcoin Sportsbooks vs Fiat Sportsbooks: Pros and Cons
Two sportsbooks walk into a stadium. One takes dollars. One takes satoshis. Both want your action. Here is how they stack up on the five dimensions that actually matter.
How Streamers Changed the Way We Play Slots
Slot streaming is a business. Streamers play slots, viewers watch, casinos pay for the exposure. This has changed slot culture fundamentally.