The poker cruise has run its course, with side events proving as popular as the rest The inaugural World Poker Tour (WPT) Voyage event has concluded its Caribbean cruise aboard the Valiant Lady. Many non-poker events were featured during the weeklong festival, but the poker tournaments attracted hundreds of pros on board, with a handful
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Understanding positional play in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em
Where you are in the betting round will make a difference in your performance Positional play is a crucial aspect of success in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em (PLHE), significantly impacting strategic decisions and overall profitability. In PLHE, your position at the table relative to the dealer button determines the order of betting rounds, providing valuable information
These are the most popular poker players, according to The Hendon Mob data
Several well-known names continue to rank high with poker fans Poker is a game that combines skill, strategy and luck. Over the years, the achievements of some of the most iconic figures in poker have been widely recognized and celebrated by fans worldwide. Clubs Poker created a list using The Hendon Mob data to find
Sunday Recap: Players get into gear for Turbo Boost Mini-Series
On Sunday, we kicked off our Turbo Boost Mini-Series. This week-long series leads into the $12.5 Million Venom and features $2,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools over 31 added tourneys. Of course, we also brought you all our signature events yesterday. Check out our April 7th Sunday Recap to see what you might have missed. $500,000
Coinbase wins legal fight over crypto transactions
The cryptocurrency exchange isn’t violating the Securities Exchange Act as the SEC asserted Coinbase has gained a significant win in its ongoing lawsuit after the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in its favor, confirming that Coinbase’s secondary cryptocurrency sales are not in violation of the Securities Exchange Act. The recent ruling
How trades made before the MLB trade deadline affect World Series futures odds
It’s not too early to think about World Series betting, but proceed with caution The MLB trade deadline, typically set for the end of July, marks a crucial period in the baseball season where teams assess their strengths and weaknesses and make strategic moves to bolster their rosters for a playoff push. These trades not
Understanding the risks and rewards of proposition bets in online craps
Prop bets can offer additional winnings when analyzed correctly Prop bets are a popular aspect of online craps that offer players the chance to win big payouts on specific outcomes within a single roll of the dice. However, while proposition bets can be enticing due to their high payouts, they also come with inherent risks
Virginia Gov hopes to fast track casino vote
A vote on a casino in Petersburg is closer to becoming reality The Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation for a Petersburg casino, which now returns to the legislature. Governor Glenn Youngkin amended the bill to allow the city to qualify for a casino license. Youngkin chose to amend Senate Bill 628 rather than veto
Gregory de Faria takes down WPT Prime Voyage event
The Brazilian player captures his biggest-ever live tournament win The $1,100 buy-in 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Voyage Championship drew 968 participants, almost doubling the $500,000 guaranteed prize pool to $968,000. Gregory De Faria from Brazil won the largest share, earning $155,400 as the champion. Before this win, De Faria’s highest recorded score was
Tips for gathering information on your opponents’ playing styles in Texas Hold’em
Follow a few proven techniques to make sure you take down the next big pot In Texas Hold’em, understanding your opponents’ playing styles is paramount to success. Effective information gathering can give you a significant edge at the poker table. Here are some tips to help you gather valuable insights into your opponents’ strategies: Pay
€15M guarantee for this year’s WSOP Europe
The King’s Resort in Rozvadov will host the series once again With the release of the schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the dates for the 2024 WSOP Europe have also been announced. The King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, will once again host the festival, which features 15 bracelet
The Positivity Freeroll
Early on in my poker career, I got a powerful lesson into the power of positivity in poker, leading to my biggest tournament score to that time. And while the story of how it unfolded may seem dramatized (I sometimes still struggle to believe it happened as it did), I want to assure you that