Even the most thoughtfully planned social gatherings today tend to orbit around screens. Messages arrive mid-conversation, playlists are adjusted between notifications, and attention is often split without anyone quite noticing when it happens. Yet many people are quietly rediscovering how grounding it feels to gather…
Blackjack remains one of the most enduring casino games because it rewards attention, timing, and calculated decision-making. Yet modern blackjack no longer revolves solely around beating the dealer’s hand. Sidebets now redefine and enhance how players experience the game, adding fresh layers of excitement and…
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Elle and I kick things off with a breakdown of the BB ante, a recap of last night’s Patreon game, and one of the best feel-good stories you’ll hear all year—an 88-year-old woman winning $10,000 in her…
Texas grinder Winston Djonli won the WSOP Circuit Choctaw 2026 Main Event for $232,680, capping off a remarkable two-month heater. The victory at Choctaw Casino Resort marks Djonli’s first Circuit ring and his biggest career score, as his lifetime earnings jumped from around $72,000 in…
The Taiwan Millions Tournament 2026 kicked off January 22 in Taipei and runs through February 9, offering grinders nearly three weeks of tournament action. The 19th edition features 124 events with NT$59 million guaranteed across the series, organized by the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association.…