gambling tax
Imagine this: you're on a dream trip to Vegas. You hit a lucky streak at the roulette table, winning a cool $1,000! The adrenaline is pumping. But, as luck would have it, you end up losing that grand back before you leave. You walk away with the same money you started with—no harm, no foul, right...
Poker
We've all felt it: the slow burn of a bad beat, the frustration of a table loudmouth. Usually, it's just talk. But a recent video of a full-blown fistfight at a casino poker room has everyone talking. The scuffle itself was almost comical—a wild, cartoonish wind-up followed by some clumsy swings....
Poker
So, you're heading to Las Vegas with a dream of crushing the poker tables. We all have that dream. But what's the reality for a low-stakes player, the kind of person who plays 1/3 No-Limit and just wants to find a good, profitable game? I'm what you'd call a 'nit reg'—a tight, regular player who ...
Poker
You walk up to your new table and see it: a towering, architectural marvel of poker chips that defies gravity. It’s a work of art, a skyscraper of red, white, and blue that looks like it belongs in a museum, not a Texas card room. Your first thought is awe. Your second is, 'What kind of player bu...
Poker
We’ve all pocketed a $1 chip as a cheap souvenir from a Vegas trip. It usually ends up in a junk drawer, a forgotten token of a fun weekend. But what if that little piece of plastic was actually a slice of history worth hundreds of dollars? It turns out there's a thriving community of collectors ...
Poker
It's the hand you see in movies, the one every poker player dreams of hitting just once. For one lucky player, a decade-long wait finally paid off when he looked down at a royal flush. The moment was so rare, so legendary, that everyone at the table—opponents included—instantly pulled out their p...
Poker
You think a bad beat is the worst thing that can happen at a poker table? Think again. The felt is a stage for some of the most bizarre, hilarious, and downright terrifying human dramas you can imagine. We’ve all seen arguments and drunks, but what about the guy who had a heart attack and escaped...
Poker
We've all had that feeling at the poker table. You look down at your cards, the board connects in a way that feels like destiny, and you're holding a monster. You're ready to scoop a massive pot. But sometimes, poker has other plans. A recent hand from a tournament in the Czech Republic has been ...
video poker
Someone's mom walks up to a video poker machine, gets dealt five cards, and hits a royal flush—no swaps needed. The odds? About 1 in 650,000. It's the kind of dream-come-true moment that every gambler chases. But a picture of this unicorn hand sparked a fascinating conversation online, pulling ba...
Poker
Live poker isn't just about the cards; it's a circus of characters, and every so often, you get a front-row seat to a show you'll never forget. This is the story of one of those nights in a Los Angeles cardroom. It started with a dream scenario: a new player sitting down and immediately lighting ...
Gambling
There's no feeling quite like it. You're up $550 for the week, walking out of the casino feeling ten feet tall. That high is intoxicating, and the first thing on your mind is, 'When can I go back?' The machine has been good to you, the wins have been consistent, and you just want to keep that fee...
Baccarat
Ever had a gambling session go so wrong it became legendary? I sat down at a baccarat table, welcomed by a group of older Asian gentlemen, only to become their personal bad luck charm. The moment they mirrored my bets, I knew I was in for a ride. "This girl knows something," they said. My witty r...