It’s important to approach middle pocket pairs with a clear approach to the streets When it comes to playing Texas Hold’em, one crucial aspect of the game is your pre-flop strategy. And if you find yourself armed with middle pocket pairs, here are some valuable tips to improve your gameplay and maximize your chances of
Month: July 2024
WSOP Main Event turnout shows that poker continues to grow
The turnout for this year’s Main Event broke last year’s record The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event continues to reign supreme, shattering its own record for participation for the second year running. By the close of registration on Day 1D, 10,112 players had entered the fray, eclipsing the previous record of 10,043 set
Sunday Recap: Blazing First Weekend of July
While temperatures climbed around the globe, our poker tables were also scorching-hot this weekend. If you weren’t part of the action, find out what you missed in our July 7th Sunday Recap. $400,000 Sunday High Roller 635 entrants played in Sunday’s $400K GTD High Roller tourney. This $630 buy-in event, which had 85 paid places,
NC governor vetoes bill that would have banned CBDCs
North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly supported the bill, and could still overrule the governor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would prevent the state from implementing a US Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency (CBDC). This decision comes despite the bill receiving overwhelming support in both the state’s House of Representatives and
How early or late tee times can affect a golfer’s chances of betting success
Analyze previous tee times to better understand how golfers may react in an upcoming event The tee time assigned to a golfer can have a significant impact on his or her chances of betting success in a tournament. Here are some ways in which early or late tee times can affect a golfer’s performance and
Identifying opportunities to make strategic bets in online blackjack tourneys
Being able to identify when to make the right bets is one of the keys to winning blackjack tourneys Online blackjack tournaments require a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning. One crucial aspect of strategy is identifying opportunities to make strategic bets. Here are some key factors to consider when looking for these
Illinois lawmakers already preparing for iGaming legalization bill in 2025
Illinois has been on the cusp of iGaming legalization but continues to falter After several setbacks, Illinois Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is still committed to pushing for the legalization of iGaming in the state. Despite the failure of recent attempts to pass online casino legislation, Gonzalez remains determined to bring the issue back to the
Francis Anderson earns first WSOP bracelet with Independence Day event win
The NY poker pro now has over $3.2 million in lifetime live earnings Francis Anderson has experienced several near victories at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) over the past few years. His first close call came in 2019 when he secured a fourth-place finish in the $2,620 ‘Marathon’ event. In 2022, he achieved a
When to call or fold with a flush draw in Texas Hold’em
A flush is one of the strongest hands, but you have to know how to approach it with just a draw In Texas Hold’em, one of the most exciting hands to have is a flush draw. This occurs when you have four cards of the same suit with the potential to hit a fifth card
WSOP Main Event could be about to make history
The event has already recorded the second-largest field for a WSOP Main Event The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em main event is on track to be one of the largest ever. As of early on day 1D on Sunday, organizers have reported that the number of entries has already surpassed 9,000.
Our $1 Million Venom Warmup Tourney Starts This Sunday
The mercury is off the charts this summer at ACR Poker. With our scorching $8 Million Mystery Bounty Venom and $2 Million PLO Venom tournaments in August, the atmosphere is hotter than ever. And you don’t have to wait to get in on the action. That’s because, starting this Sunday, you can play in our
4 Deep Poker Lessons From ACR Pro Tom Dwan
If you somehow haven’t heard, poker legend Tom “Durrrrr” Dwan recently signed as an ACR Pro and returned to televised cash games by immediately taking part in some enormous pots. Here are 4 lessons I learned watching the return of Durrrr over the past couple of weeks. 1. Everyone underbluffs (the river) I’ll admit I