Blocking Basis – Podcast S8E8

The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of #poker which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis. Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the […]

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Indonesia Freezes 33,000 Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown

Indonesia’s ongoing crackdown on online gambling has taken a significant step forward with the freezing of over 33,000 bank accounts linked to illicit betting activities. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced that it had blocked 33,252 accounts, a substantial increase from the previous total of 32,556. This action, which follows enhanced due diligence measures imposed on […]

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Israeli Crime Figure to Plead Guilty in LA Poker Case

A man described by federal authorities as an organized crime figure from Israel has agreed to plead guilty in connection with an illegal high-stakes poker operation linked to a Los Angeles mansion owned by former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. The case, which involves multiple defendants and allegations of a wide-ranging gambling network, has drawn attention […]

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Indonesia Freezes 33,000 Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown

Indonesia’s ongoing crackdown on online gambling has taken a significant step forward with the freezing of over 33,000 bank accounts linked to illicit betting activities. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced that it had blocked 33,252 accounts, a substantial increase from the previous total of 32,556. This action, which follows enhanced due diligence measures imposed on […]

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