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Transitioning from Traditional to Online Poker Platforms

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The Shift to Online Poker: Understanding the Basics

Moving from traditional poker to online platforms involves adapting to a different rhythm of play. Online poker moves at a faster pace. Players get less time to make decisions, which can initially be disorienting for those accustomed to the slower, more deliberate pace of physical tables.

Another key difference is the inability to read physical tells. Online, you can’t observe body language or facial expressions. This shifts the focus to betting patterns and reaction times. It’s a different set of skills, requiring players to be more attentive to the subtleties of online interaction.

Strategy Adaptation: Honing Online Skills

Adapting your strategy for online poker is not about reinventing your approach but refining it. Start by focusing on the basics. Hand selection becomes more critical in an online setting. With a faster pace, the temptation to play more hands increases, but discipline is key. Tightening up your starting hand requirements can counteract the impulsiveness that online games might encourage.

Multi-tabling is another aspect unique to online poker. It can be lucrative but also overwhelming. Start with a single table and gradually add more as you become comfortable. Managing multiple games simultaneously requires a keen sense of timing and the ability to quickly shift attention.

Understanding Online Poker Platforms: Navigating the Digital Environment

Online poker platforms offer a variety of tools and features not available in traditional settings. Utilizing these tools effectively can enhance your game. Familiarize yourself with the software. This includes understanding the layout, the bet-sizing buttons, and the time-bank feature. These elements are crucial in making smooth and timely decisions.

The anonymity of online poker can be both an advantage and a challenge. On one hand, it shields you from being read by opponents. On the other, it means you’re facing unknown players with unfamiliar tendencies. Keep notes on players as you encounter them. Most platforms allow you to tag and track opponents, giving you an edge in future encounters.

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Online Poker Tips: Refining Your Online Game

Transitioning to online poker requires not just understanding the differences but actively working to improve your online-specific skills. For comprehensive strategies and detailed guidance, exploring online poker tips can provide valuable insights. These resources can help refine your approach, from managing bankrolls to understanding the nuances of online betting patterns.

Bankroll management takes on a new dimension online. The speed and accessibility of games mean it’s easy to play higher stakes more frequently. Setting strict limits and adhering to a disciplined approach to your bankroll is essential. Remember, the digital environment can sometimes detach you from the reality of monetary stakes.

Balancing Risk and Reward: Smart Decisions in Online Poker

The accessibility of online poker can lead to more spontaneous play. This necessitates a balanced approach to risk. Avoid the common pitfall of chasing losses. Online losses can accumulate quickly, making disciplined decision-making paramount.

Additionally, the range of games available online is much broader than in traditional settings. From cash games to tournaments of different formats, each requires a slightly different approach. Spend time understanding the nuances of each game type. This will help in making informed decisions about where to invest your time and money.

Adjusting to the Online Environment: Key Differences

Transitioning from traditional to online poker requires an understanding of the fundamental differences between the two. One of the most significant changes is the volume of hands played per hour. Online poker games operate at a much faster pace than their traditional counterparts. This increase in speed affects game dynamics and requires a quicker decision-making process. Another factor to consider is the size and variability of the player pool. Online platforms often have a larger and more varied group of players compared to a typical casino poker room, meaning you’ll encounter a wide range of playing styles and strategies.

Managing Emotional Responses in Online Poker

Playing poker online can also impact how players manage their emotions. The physical separation from opponents and the absence of a tangible social environment can lead to a disconnect in emotional control. It’s essential to maintain a level head and avoid tilt — a state of emotional frustration that can lead to poor decision-making. Developing strategies to manage tilt and maintain focus is crucial for long-term success in online poker. This includes taking breaks when necessary, setting loss limits, and understanding that bad beats and variance are part of the game.

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Leveraging Technology for Online Poker Advancement

Technology plays a pivotal role in the online poker experience. Players can use various software tools to enhance their game. For instance, poker tracking software allows players to analyze their play and identify areas for improvement. Hand history tools give insights into past hands, providing valuable information for future strategy development. Additionally, online forums and communities offer a wealth of knowledge and discussion, allowing players to learn from others’ experiences. Embracing these technological aids can lead to significant improvements in online poker performance.

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Conclusion: Embracing the Online Poker Journey

Transitioning from traditional to online poker platforms is more than just a change in the medium. It’s about adapting your mindset, strategies, and approaches to suit the online environment. This journey is continuous, demanding constant learning and adaptation. Embracing these changes can lead to a rewarding and potentially profitable online poker experience. Remember, the key is not to replicate your traditional game online but to evolve it to meet the demands of the digital felt.

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Live-dealer specialist Ezugi to provide immersive casino experiences to SkillOnNet’s Brazilian platforms

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Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet has announced the expansion of its successful partnership with live-dealer gaming solutions specialist Ezugi into the regulated markets of Brazil.

The move builds on a strong existing relationship between the two companies and highlights their commitment to delivering top-tier gaming experiences across Latin America.

Players at SkillOnNet’s  Brazilian platforms, such as PlayUzu.bet.br and BacanaPlay.bet.br, now have access to Ezugi’s high-quality live casino games, including roulette, blackjack, and baccarat.

Part of the Evolution Network, Ezugi has established cutting-edge studio environments in Latin America to provide localised games with localised limits and Spanish-speaking dealers for an unbeatable live casino experience.

Meanwhile, SkillOnNet has been making a splash in Latin America through its PlayUZU and BacanaPlay brands. After launching PlayUZU in Brazil this year, the casino has quickly become a household name in the market, thanks to big-budget TV and marketing campaigns. PlayUZU promotes a “fairer” online casino experience, offering bonuses with no playthrough requirements.

Jani Kontturi at SkillOnNet said: “Ezugi has proven itself to be a standout partner with an exceptional product, and we’re excited to deepen our collaboration. Latin America is a key growth region for us, and we’re committed to offering our players the very best in live casino entertainment.”

Gilad Ben-Ami at Ezugi said: “With SkillOnNet, we share a vision of delivering localized, high-quality live casino content, and together we can offer a compelling product that meets the expectations of Latin American players.”

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Final CFG USA 2024 Online Gambling Report Confirms: Crime Wins After Years of Legalization

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The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has released 2024 CFG USA State Supplement #2: All States, the final report in its landmark CFG USA 2024 Series, warning that the rapid expansion of legal online gambling is fueling more gambling and higher consumer losses – all without displacing crime from the total marketplace.

The analysis, produced by technical marketplace intelligence platform Yield Sec, offers the most comprehensive national and state-by-state breakdown ever produced across the US online sports betting, casino, and poker marketplaces. It shows that states with more legal operators record the highest Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) per capita as a percentage of income – but, illegal operators continue to dominate, with 74% of total GGR across US online gambling being stolen by crime during 2024.

In 2024, the total US online gambling marketplace was worth $90.1 billion, of which $67.1 billion (74%) was illegal. The illegal sector grew by 64% year-on-year, outpacing the legal sector’s 36% growth.

There are three states with legalized online sports betting where the market is below the average of 0.31% GGR per capita as a percentage of income for states with no legalization, being Oregon, Maine, and Arkansas. These states have operator numbers of Oregon 1, Maine 2, and Arkansas 3, for an average of 2, below the national average of 9.

There are three states with both legalized online sports betting and casino gaming where the market is below the average of 0.77% of GGR per capita as a percentage of income for states with legalization of online sports betting only, being Delaware, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. These states have operator numbers of Delaware 4, Rhode Island 2, and Connecticut 3 for an average of 3, below the national average of 14.

There is a pronounced correlation between having a small number of legal operators and lower GGR per capita as a percentage of income.

The proponents of legalization assert that having more legal operators is better for competition and implies that this will help reduce the size of the illegal sector. The evidence, contained in CFG reporting from years of monitoring and the most comprehensive study ever conducted upon the US online gambling marketplace at both the national and state levels, contradicts this assertion.

Derek Webb, Founder and Funder of CFG, said: “The onus is on the proponents of legalization to provide an explanation as to how they managed to get it so wrong – at the least, they should apologize to the legislators they influenced based on their misleading representations. There should now be a moratorium on state expansion until effective action reduces illegal revenues and enables effective control of online gambling marketplaces.”

Ismail Vali, founder and CEO of Yield Sec, added: “Decades of illegal online gambling in the USA were meant to end with legalization and regulation. The hope was simple: legal, licensed options in each state would ‘channelize’ the marketplace and eliminate illegal gambling. This has not happened.

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“Seven years after state legalization began in 2018, the US online gambling marketplace remains a fortress of crime, and the zero-sum game hope that legalization and regulation would, on their own, remove crime, has failed. Illegal gambling isn’t one problem – it’s many. You can only control it through process – MPEO: Monitor, Police, Enforce, Optimize. Crime has now stolen hundreds of billions of dollars from American commerce and communities over more than three decades – it’s time to make this end.”

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Century Casinos, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

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Century Casinos, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

 

Century Casinos, Inc. announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights*

Compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024:

  • Net operating revenue was $150.8 million, an increase of 3%.
  • Earnings from operations was $16.6 million, an increase of 16%.
  • Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders was ($12.3) million, a decrease in net loss of 70%, and basic net loss per share was ($0.40).
  • Adjusted EBITDAR** was $30.3 million, an increase of 10%.

“We are proud of the strength and momentum we have built across our portfolio, which has shown solid year over year growth and generated positive cash flow in the quarter. Following various inquiries from third parties about potential asset sales and strategic partnerships, we have initiated a strategic review process as part of our ongoing commitment to driving long-term value creation and optimizing our portfolio of assets and operations,” Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos remarked.

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Sports Betting – Missouri – In May 2025, the Company announced that it has partnered with BetMGM to operate an online and mobile sports betting application under the Company’s license in Missouri. The agreement includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to the Company, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at the Company’s discretion. Sports betting is expected to begin in Missouri in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Caruthersville, Missouri – Since the opening of the new casino and hotel on November 1, 2024, net operating revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR** have increased 26% and 31% respectively.

Poland – The Company was awarded a second license in the city of Wroclaw in March 2025. The Company expects to open the casino in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company was notified in June 2025 that it had not received a new license for a second casino in Warsaw and closed the casino at the Hilton Hotel. The license for the Company’s flagship casino in Warsaw at The Presidential Hotel runs through 2028.

Strategic Review Process – The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has initiated a comprehensive strategic review of its operations, capital structure and strategic growth options. The review will explore a range of potential strategic alternatives for the Company’s assets and businesses aimed at enhancing shareholder value and supporting long-term growth. These alternatives may include opportunities to unlock value within our existing property portfolio, optimize the Company’s capital structure, evaluate potential mergers, strategic partnerships, or the sale of the Company, and to analyze potential divestments of assets or other asset-level transactions. In connection with this review, the Company has engaged Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP as legal counsel and Macquarie Capital as financial advisor.

This review follows the Company’s recent substantial capital expenditure program and solid operational performance in the second quarter of 2025 and reflects the Board’s proactive approach to positioning the Company for future success in an evolving market landscape. The Board has not set a timetable for the conclusion of this review. At this stage, no commitments or decisions have been made and there can be no assurance that the review will result in any transaction or particular change to the Company’s business. The Company does not intend to make further public comments on the process unless and until it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.

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