Richard Presley

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Richard is a seasoned sports writer who provides expert, data-driven industry tips and accessible strategies for sports betting. A keen videographer, Richard also runs a successful blog on his favorite sport – MMA. This makes him Pokerscout's resident authority on the UFC and all things combat sports.

Latest Articles By Richard Presley (6)

PokerStars on FanDuel gains as rivals retreat in US poker

Richard Presley 06 October 2026

PokerStars on FanDuel generated an estimated $2.6 million in August across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, up 14% year over year, even as the broader regulated US online poker market struggled to grow. Total revenue was estimated at $8.8 million, roughly unchanged over the previous four months and down about...

Britney Jing’s HCL Future Unclear as Platform Reviews Claims

Richard Presley 05 October 2026

Hustler Casino Live has paused Britney Jing’s appearances while it reviews various allegations involving the streamed cash-game regular. The platform said it is gathering information from those involved and reviewing...

Norway’s Poker Proposal Faces a Player-Pool Test

Richard Presley 04 October 2026

Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Equality is consulting on a proposal that would allow state-owned Norsk Tipping to offer online poker tournaments and cash games. The plan could create the...

A River Four Sends Alejandro Lococo to WCOOP Glory

Richard Presley 03 October 2026

Alejandro Lococo won the $1,050 PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) Main Event for $343,242, outlasting 2,310 entries in a four-day tournament with a prize pool of more than...

Thompson’s Breakthrough Run Ends With WPT Australia Title

Richard Presley 02 October 2026

Alex Thompson turned a final-table chip lead into a title, winning the WPT Australia Championship for AUD $465,900 after beating a field of 527 entries. The $5,000 buy-in event at...

Nine Players Chase $551,632 at WCOOP Final Table

Richard Presley 01 October 2026

Dante Goya leads the nine-player final table of the $10,300 PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) World Championship, with $551,632 awaiting the winner. Goya has 12,889,640 chips after a...