Anastasia Nowak

Anastasia Nowak

Casino Game Analyst

Flush Headquarters

BIO

Crypto native who ended up deep in the casino world. Writes about the culture, the money, and where the two overlap.

Anastasia Nowak's Posts

Bitcoin Futures Explained
Crypto

Bitcoin Futures Explained

Bitcoin futures let traders speculate on price without owning the coin, using leverage that cuts both ways. Here is how regulated futures, perpetuals, margin, and liquidation actually work, and why futures are not a substitute for owning bitcoin outright.

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BlackRock Bitcoin Price Prediction: Fact-Check
Crypto

BlackRock Bitcoin Price Prediction: Fact-Check

Viral headlines claim BlackRock predicted a specific Bitcoin price, but the reality blends several distinct statements from different executives. Here is what Larry Fink and Rick Rieder have actually, verifiably said, sourced and separated from unverified claims.

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Bitcoin Hyper: Legit or Hype?
Crypto

Bitcoin Hyper: Legit or Hype?

Bitcoin Hyper markets itself as a Bitcoin Layer 2 on a Solana-compatible chain, but it has no live mainnet, an anonymous team, and price speculation running well ahead of any working product. Here is a fact-checked, non-cynical look at where it actually stands.

5 min read

Is Day Trading Gambling? Stocks, Options, Fantasy Sports
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Is Day Trading Gambling? Stocks, Options, Fantasy Sports

Day trading, options, fantasy sports, and casino gambling all mix skill, edge, and chance in different ratios. Here is an honest, non-oversimplified comparison of where each one actually sits on the risk spectrum.

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Gambling Taxes Guide: How to Deduct and Prove Losses
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Gambling Taxes Guide: How to Deduct and Prove Losses

Gambling winnings are always taxable income in the US, but losses are only deductible under specific conditions. This guide covers recordkeeping, W-2G thresholds, and why crypto adds complexity, plus why it is not a substitute for personalized tax advice.

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Why Is Crypto Down Today? (Living Guide)
Crypto

Why Is Crypto Down Today? (Living Guide)

Crypto drops rarely have one cause. This living guide breaks down the mechanics behind every major driver, leveraged liquidation cascades, macro news, exchange contagion, and regulatory headlines, so you can read a red day without panicking.

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Is Online Blackjack Rigged? Provably-Fair Answer
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Is Online Blackjack Rigged? Provably-Fair Answer

No, licensed online blackjack is not rigged. Here is how RNG certification, live dealer verification, and provably fair hashing actually work, and how they differ from each other.

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Is Crypto Dead? Reality Check
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Is Crypto Dead? Reality Check

Crypto's obituary gets written every cycle. Here is what the 2026 data on market cap, institutional adoption, and stablecoin growth actually says about whether it is dead or just going through another drawdown.

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Best Keno Numbers & Combinations
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Best Keno Numbers & Combinations

There is no such thing as best keno numbers, every draw is independent. Here is what actually shapes a keno session: spot count, payout curves, provably fair verification, and the myths worth retiring.

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