The Poker Brat came up short as he was looking for his 18th WSOP title The “Poker Brat,” Phil Hellmuth, came close to winning his 18th WSOP bracelet on Tuesday, reaching the final table in Event #43: $1,500 Mixed Omaha with hopes of extending his record to seven more bracelets than the next closest competitor.
Month: June 2024
The importance of position with middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em
Middle pocket pairs offer a chance at success, but proceed with caution In the game of Texas Hold’em, position is a critical factor that can greatly influence a player’s decision-making and, ultimately, their chances of success. This holds particularly true when it comes to middle pocket pairs. Middle pocket pairs, such as 66 or 77,
Poker player passes away while participating in the WSOP
WSOP champion Matthew Parry died unexpectedly while in Vegas for the big series The poker community was stunned by the unexpected passing of Matthew Parry, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner who won his last title at the Wynn Summer Classic. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been released. Parry’s family shared
Terra Labs to close down following $4.5B deal with the SEC
The cryptocurrency platform is officially done after costing investors $40 billion Terraform Labs has agreed to a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in which it will pay the regulator about $4.47 billion. The settlement comes Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon were found liable for the company’s collapse, which resulted in
Tips for successful betting on tiebreaks and set results in tennis
Up your tennis betting expertise with a few proven tiebreak betting strategies Betting on tiebreaks and set results in tennis can be a profitable endeavor for those who know what to look for and how to analyze the match. Here are some tips for successful betting on tiebreaks and set results in tennis: Before placing
Understanding the third card rule and the coup in online baccarat
The two terms are readily found in the game, and it’s important to understand them before betting In the game of online baccarat, two essential elements to understand are the third card rule and the coup. These rules play a pivotal role in determining the outcome and strategies of the game. The third card rule
Supreme Court won’t take up Florida sports betting fight; could open iGaming market
The Seminole Tribe gets the green light to open its online betting market in the Sunshine State On Monday, the US Supreme Court denied a petition to hear the case that awarded the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to conduct online sports betting in Florida. Opponents of the compact were shocked at the highest court’s decision
Scott Seiver picks up another WSOP tournament bracelet
The poker pro has earned two WSOP bracelets in as many weeks Scott Seiver captured his second bracelet in two weeks after claiming the top prize in Event #40: $1,500 Razz at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). His sixth overall bracelet puts him into a tie with an elite group that includes Daniel Negreanu,
Semi-bluffing with flush draws in Texas Hold’em
Flush draws over plenty of outs, and it’s possible to win without even hitting them In Texas Hold’em, one of the most powerful plays to make is a semi-bluff with a flush draw. A semi-bluff is a bet or raise made with a hand that is not currently the best hand, but has the potential
Rowdy poker player tossed from WSOP event
A female player went tilt in the worst way after not being able to control her emotions An enraged player had to be removed from a World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament on Sunday night after causing a scene at the poker table at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The woman had to be escorted from
Sunday Recap: Players get into the fast lane and win big
Our Vegas Fast Track Series came to an exciting conclusion yesterday. The week-long series was highlighted by a $500,000 GTD PKO and it was just part of the huge action at our tables this weekend. Read more in our Sunday Recap for June 16th. In addition to the tourneys below, we awarded 12 more Vegas
Binance co-founder wants Elon Musk to crack down on crypto scams on X
The platform formerly known as Twitter has seen an uptick in cryptocurrency fraud Binance co-founder Yi He recently expressed that he doesn’t believe Elon Musk is doing enough to fight cryptocurrency scams on the X.com platform and questions whether he would do anything to address the issue. He’s worried were about an apparent impersonation scam