Winning in Texas Hold’em means adapting to different table dynamics Becoming proficient at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em is a nuanced skill that requires a strategic understanding of the game and an ability to adapt to various table dynamics. Limp-calling, the act of entering a pot by merely calling the minimum bet (the big blind)
Month: October 2023
WSOPC Thunder Valley sees poker pros collect new rings
The WSOP Circuit series continues to reward players with rings and cash California poker pro Michael Persky has had a successful year so far in 2023. He won $175,595 at the first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Graton Main Event six weeks ago, then took the WSOPC Thunder Valley $1,700 Buy-In Main Event for
Chiefs’ double-digits favorites to begin NFL Week 6 odds
Week 6 of the NFL season kicks off tonight with an AFC West battle. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs are 10.5-point favorites at the ACR Poker sportsbook with a total of 47. A look at the against the spread (ATS) stats over the first
Global cryptocurrency regulations get support from the G20
The G20 accepts crypto proposals submitted by the IMF and the Financial Stability Board The Group of Twenty (G20), an international forum made up of the European Union, the African Union, and 19 sovereign countries, has unanimously voted to accept the “G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communique” during its meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco,
How to use backtesting to win more sports bets
Analyzing historical data can be an ally when betting on sports Backtesting is a valuable tool in the realm of sports betting, providing bettors with insights into the potential success of their strategies based on historical data. Knowing how to effectively use backtesting can enhance your chances of winning more sports bets. Begin by gathering
The worst bets you can make in online roulette
Avoid making these bets when playing online roulette to limit your losses Online roulette is a game of chance, and while it can be thrilling, certain bets are generally considered to be riskier than others. Understanding the dynamics of the game and steering clear of the worst bets is crucial for players aiming to maximize
North Carolina groups get behind casino in Roanoke Rapids
The fight for casino expansion in North Carolina will continue into 2024 The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District, Halifax County Tourism, the Halifax County Economic Development Commission and Halifax Horizons of North Carolina have all voiced their support for the Roanoke Rapids City Council to build a casino in the Carolina Crossroads Entertainment District. With that
Doug Polk no match for Ethan Yau in his own poker room
Poker vlogger goes on a rampage, easily defeats Polk in heads-up battle In what was a low-stakes affair for both players, Doug Polk and Ethan “Rampage” Yau battled in a heads-up match live-streamed at The Lodge Poker Card Club this past Thursday. The latter pro easily overpowered his opponent in the match, and Polk never
Common bluffing mistakes in Pot-Limit Omaha to avoid at all costs
Learn from PLO players who already made these errors so you can be better Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a dynamic and complex variant of poker that requires a nuanced approach to bluffing. While bluffing is an integral part of the game, players often fall prey to common mistakes that can be detrimental to their success
WPT expands WPT Prime lineup with new international stops
The WPT will return to France and Italy in the upcoming season The World Poker Tour (WPT), partnering with TexaPoker, has announced three WPT Prime events in France and Italy for the 2024 season. WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence, Sanremo and Paris were all confirmed after great success in 2023. The affordable Prime events are popular on
Why You HAVE TO Be Yourself At The Poker Table
“Make the most of yourself….for that is all there is of you.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson In a game where every player, coach, and professional has a different answer to the question of “what’s the right way to play?”, there is a wildly underrated piece of advice: Be Yourself. Let’s explore what this means from
Venom Fever has a hot weekend on tap
The biggest progressive knockout tournament in online poker, the $5 Million Venom PKO, starts in exactly one week (Thursday, October 19th) with Day 1A. And while the $2,650 direct buy-in is certainly not cheap by any measure, there are several ways to earn your seat for a fraction of the cost, including our Venom Fever