Michigan Interstate Online Poker Expected for 2021

In a major development for the poker community, a Michigan interstate online poker bill now sits on the Governor’s desk ready to be signed into law. If you don’t understand why this is so significant, then focus on the word “interstate”. Unlike many other states with legalized online poker, Michigan is set to allow play across state borders with other regulated jurisdictions. This is a game changer, as smaller states have been less likely to allow online poker due to the small pools of players. Unlike other forms on internet betting, online poker needs large pools of players to generate…

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5 Common Poker Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

As a beginner, it’s easier to get carried away with the excitement of the game and make thoughtless errors at the poker table. Although you’ve probably heard about beginner’s luck, take our word for it and do your research before the game of poker dives deep into your heart (and your pocket). Some common beginner mishaps include trying to play too many hands at once, playing out of position, and perhaps even bluffing too often. As time progresses, you will gain experience and begin to understand the nuances of the game. In this article, we will save you some valuable…

Coronavirus May Push Legal US Online Gambling

Will it take a pandemic to legalize US online gambling? Last week Las Vegas shut down. Every casino shut their doors. And not just in Nevada, but all across America. Casinos are closed for business. There is an obvious benefit here for online casinos, poker rooms and sports books, but so many of those are offshore. Only a few states have regulated internet betting, but an industry trade group thinks the global virus scare could change that. iDevelopment & Economic Association is now pushing states to allow online casino games to replace their disappearing revenue. This includes exploring how governors…

Online Poker Bankroll Saving Tips That Actually Work!

More often than not, most online Poker players find themselves burning through their bankrolls quickly. This happens to everyone, even the best Poker players. It just seems as if most players cannot keep a balance online. The few tips in this article will help you save your bankroll when playing Poker online. How to Save Your Online Bankroll Becoming successful as an online Poker player requires discipline and control. If you are like most Poker player who can’t keep their roll, this article is for you! Play within Your Roll We cannot stress this point enough. Just like when you…

Biggest Poker News of 2018

As the year closes, we can see a number of poker news stories made attention-grabbing headlines in 2018. However, just like we did last year, US Poker has boiled it down to an easily digestible top five, aimed at pleasing your poker palate. Here’s US Poker’s Top 5 Biggest Poker Stories of 2018, starting with number five,the launch of shared liquidity. Considering May 1, 2018 marked the biggest day for online poker since Black Friday, this story should have been higher up on this list. It was the day tri-state shared liquidity launched. The day the pooling of players from…

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New York Online Poker Outlook for 2019

Year after year, New York online poker keeps getting pushed back. The state’s inability to pass an online gaming bill has been vexing. Legislation has breezed through the NY Senate on multiple occasions, only to run into an invisible brick wall in the lower chamber. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, the key lawmaker on gaming issues, has offered a carousel of excuses to explain the Assembly’s inaction. With the state poised to take on sports betting in 2019, online poker will almost certainly get another look. Just don’t expect the two issues to commingle. That’s something Pretlow is not a fan of…