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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The most difficult hand in Blackjack

You get dealt an Ace and a 7 vs a dealer 9… what do you do? Most players stand — and that’s exactly why they lose. The only way to lower the house edge is knowing how to play soft hands the RIGHT way. A soft 18 isn’t a “safe” hand… it’s a decision hand. […]

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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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