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A sportswriter and former poker player compares NBA coaches Chauncey Billups and Tyronn Lue, highlighting Lue's good reputation in poker and Billups' involvement in a scandalous rigged game, while discussing the dynamics of private poker games and the importance of reputation in the poker community.
The NBA gambling scandal is expanding, with reports that Clippers head coach Ty Lue was involved in a rigged poker game in Vegas in 2019, alongside Chauncey Billups, who was arrested for his alleged role in the scheme. Lue, a known poker enthusiast and close friend of Billups, has denied any wrongdoing, but the investigation continues to uncover connections between NBA figures and illegal gambling activities.
A report suggests that a rigged poker game involved an ex-NFL player acting as the 'face card' to lure victims, with allegations pointing to a high-tech scam that caused victims to lose over $1 million, and more names may emerge as the federal case develops.
The article discusses a recent federal indictment of a high-stakes poker ring involving NBA figures, drawing parallels to Hollywood movies and pop culture depictions of poker, cheating, and mob involvement, highlighting the longstanding relationship between poker and entertainment.
A federal indictment reveals a scheme involving rigged poker games using high-tech cheating devices, including modified $10,000 DeckMate shufflers, with connections to NBA players and organized crime, highlighting vulnerabilities in casino technology despite its intended security purpose.
A new tax provision in President Trump's recent legislation increases taxes on professional poker players and high-stakes gamblers, making losses only 90% deductible and potentially forcing many out of the industry, sparking widespread outrage among players and lawmakers.
Michael Mizrachi won the 2025 World Series of Poker main event, earning $10 million and tying for the fifth most WSOP bracelets, while also making history with the largest cash prize for a woman and being inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was involved in a fistfight over a poker game in Houston, but the incident was resolved peacefully with no police action, and Peterson expressed regret for the altercation.
Bovada Casino is highlighted as the top online casino for poker in the U.S. in June 2025, offering a wide variety of games, mobile access, secure banking options, and excellent customer support. The article also reviews other top casinos, bonus offers, game types, and safety tips, emphasizing the importance of licensing, game fairness, and responsible gambling tools for a safe and enjoyable online gambling experience.
Professional poker player Matt Berkey suspects a new cheating scheme involving hidden cameras and earpieces in high-stakes poker games. Players allegedly use tiny cameras to capture card faces and transmit the information to an accomplice, who relays it back to the player via an earpiece. A recent case in France confirmed the use of such technology, raising concerns about its prevalence in casinos worldwide. The poker community and casinos are now considering measures like retraining dealers and banning devices on tables to combat this sophisticated form of cheating.
Professional poker player Cory Zeidman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for defrauding bettors by falsely claiming to have insider information on sporting events. The scheme, which ran from 2006 to 2020, involved misleading customers into paying for betting advice based on nonpublic injury information and fixed games. Zeidman's organization used fake names and national radio ads to lure victims, ultimately pocketing millions through deceptive practices.
Jennifer Tilly, known for her acting career and recent role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has a net worth of $40 million. Her wealth primarily stems from over 40 years in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in films like The Fabulous Baker Boys and TV shows such as Family Guy. Additionally, Tilly is a professional poker player and receives royalties from The Simpsons, partly due to her past marriage to co-creator Sam Simon. Her participation in RHOBH is expected to further increase her earnings.
The first major Balatro patch, 1.0.1, is available for testing on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck, aiming to make the game easier with reduced antes and changes to difficulty stakes. Ante scaling has been adjusted for various stakes, and new mechanics like Perishable and rental stickers have been introduced. Additionally, the patch includes improvements for progression, shop contents, and visual options, with full patch notes available on the official Balatro Discord.
The poker roguelike game Balatro has sold over 1 million copies since its launch, celebrating the milestone with a GIF and teasing future updates. Despite initial age rating issues, the game has garnered praise for its addictive gameplay and is now available in most territories. Nintendo Life gave it a glowing review, calling it a frontrunner for Game of the Year.
Balatro, a new poker roguelike game from developer LocalThunk, introduces mechanics that allow players to cheat the game's base play, making it easier to accrue chips and achieve high-scoring hands. This sub-genre of indie games seeks to address the inherent money-sink structure of traditional gambling games by introducing mechanics that substitute planning, strategy, and brokenness for luck. Balatro offers both the pleasure of the game itself and the meta-joy of beating the system, making it an early contender for the best new roguelike of the year.