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6 articles

Current poker research, calculations and industry changes, with sources you can check.

Poker cash out fees: what 2% costs on a $500 pot

A $500 all-in model separates rake, cash out fees, and profit. Compare 1% and 2% charges on hand value, with an original cost table.

Sep 8, 2026

Double-board bomb pot odds: a $250 call for half the pot

A $500 pot and a $250 bet need 50% equity on one board when you cannot win the other. Compare exact call prices, quartered pots, and rake.

Sep 7, 2026

Run it twice odds: the exact result of a nine-out river draw

An exact 44-card model shows how running it twice changes the chance of losing a $1,000 pot, while keeping the same $204.55 average return.

Sep 6, 2026

$Tournament chips, blank seat tickets and a balance scale on a poker table$

Poker Satellite Overlay Math: When a $110 Entry Is Worth $120

Calculate poker satellite overlay value, fee-adjusted ROI and bubble risk with a worked $12,000 guarantee and equal-seat payout model.

Sep 5, 2026

Three regulated US state poker markets connected to a shared online table

Legal US Online Poker Pools in September 2026

See which states can share regulated online poker traffic, why compact membership does not create one universal pool, and what players must check before joining a table.

Sep 4, 2026

Poker chips, cards, a ledger and a calculator arranged for record keeping

2026 Poker Gambling Loss Deduction: The 90% Rule

See how the 2026 US federal gambling-loss limit works for poker, with clear examples, crypto record checks, and an IRS-sourced formula.

Sep 1, 2026

Online casino blog

6 articles

New casino research, payout analysis and market changes, tested against the numbers.

Baccarat tie bets: 8 to 1 versus 9 to 1 in 20 hands

Compare baccarat tie bet payouts with exact eight-deck odds. Our 20-hand model shows how 9 to 1 changes expected loss and break-even results.

Sep 8, 2026

Blackjack insurance: what even money costs on a $100 hand

An exact six-deck calculation compares a guaranteed $100 blackjack win with a $103.88 average return when you decline even money.

Sep 7, 2026

Triple-zero roulette: what the 7.69% edge costs in 20 spins

Compare exact 20-spin results on single-, double- and triple-zero roulette, plus the cost of a $5 triple-zero table versus $10 double-zero.

Sep 6, 2026

Baccarat chips split between a commission tray and a six-point Banker result

No-Commission Baccarat vs 5% Commission: The $40 Difference

Compare standard Banker commission with Super 6 no-commission baccarat, including house edge, $10,000 expected loss and the rule to check.

Sep 5, 2026

A slot reel and calculator showing 96 percent RTP and a 4 percent theoretical house share

What 96% Slot RTP Means After 500 Spins

Calculate the expected loss for 500 slot spins at 96% RTP, see why one session can finish far from 96%, and learn which game details to check first.

Sep 4, 2026

Two natural blackjack hands on a green table with different chip payouts

6:5 vs 3:2 Blackjack: Expected Loss per Hour

Compare 6:5 and 3:2 blackjack payouts with a worked hourly-loss formula, table-rule checks, and examples for common bet sizes.

Sep 3, 2026

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We publish new research and analysis as useful topics appear. Each article shows its publication and update dates.

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