Strategy
Staking plans and the maths of the edge. Long reads for punters who keep a record of every slip.
- Reports
- 48
- Zone lead
- Ifeoma Nwosu
- Last filed
- 19-09-2026
GTO vs Exploitative Poker: When to Use Each Approach
GTO and exploitative poker serve different purposes. 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.
The 25-Year-Old Software Engineer Who Hit $39.7M on Megabucks
In 2003, a young software engineer won 39.7 million dollars on a Megabucks slot machine at the Excalibur in Las Vegas. The story of that night and what followed reveals something about luck and life.
The UIGEA: How One Law Reshaped American Online Gambling
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 banned American banks from processing gambling transactions. This is how one law broke the American online poker industry.
Poker Freerolls: How Free Tournaments Work
Freerolls emerged in 2003 as a way for online poker rooms to acquire players without capital. They have survived because they serve a purpose: converting non-payers into payers.
Why Hot and Cold Numbers in Roulette Are a Myth
High-limit players watch roulette wheels like they're reading palms. A number hasn't come up in 40 spins. It's hot. Or cold. The wheel has no memory.
Double Ball Roulette Explained: Payouts, Odds, and Strategy
Evolution Gaming released Double Ball Roulette in 2018. I looked at how it works and why the odds aren't what they seem.
Buy Bonus Features: Are They Worth the Premium?
Some slot operators sell bonus features upfront. You pay extra to trigger the bonus. That's a design choice. Here's the math on whether it makes sense.
How Texas Hold'em Conquered the World of Poker
Texas Hold'em arrived in Las Vegas in the 1960s. By the 2000s, it had displaced every other poker variant. The story is one of simplicity and television.
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.
VIP Live Dealer Tables: What Higher Limits Really Mean
VIP tables have higher limits, but that's not the point. The point is discretion, atmosphere, and the dealers knowing your name.
How Injuries and Lineups Move Betting Lines
An NBA star gets injured. The line shifts immediately. Sharp money responds before public money does. This is how information moves through betting markets.