Live Variance – Podcast S8E9

The element of luck in #poker means that weak players can having winning sessions and strong ones can go on extended downswings. One can argue that this variance is necessary for the game to survive at all, since without it donators would quickly drop the game. Appreciating how extreme poker variance can be is important […]

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NCAA Bans Fordham Players in Betting Scandal

The NCAA has ruled two former Fordham men’s basketball players permanently ineligible following findings that they were involved in a point-shaving scheme connected to a broader federal investigation into sports betting-related corruption. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson received lifetime bans after the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions concluded that both players engaged with a bettor who […]

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Aussie Millions Poker Festival Returns to Melbourne

After a prolonged absence that stretched over six years, the Aussie Millions Poker Championship has resumed play at Crown Melbourne, drawing attention from poker enthusiasts in Australia and beyond. The 2026 edition began on April 24 and will continue through May 10, featuring a packed schedule of tournaments and a substantial prize pool estimated at […]

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Wazdan named finalist for Most Innovative Slot Studio at SlotsCalendar Awards 2026

Wazdan has been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Slot Studio category at the SlotsCalendar Awards 2026, an awards program built on input from the player community across multiple iGaming categories. The SlotsCalendar Awards recognize studios, games, and iGaming products across several segments, with outcomes influenced by player participation. The Most Innovative Slot Studio category includes developers […]

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NCAA Bans Fordham Players in Betting Scandal

The NCAA has ruled two former Fordham men’s basketball players permanently ineligible following findings that they were involved in a point-shaving scheme connected to a broader federal investigation into sports betting-related corruption. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson received lifetime bans after the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions concluded that both players engaged with a bettor who […]

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