The Role of Pot Control With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em February 24, 2025 By focusing on pot control, you can extract value when conditions are favorable Managing the size of the pot with small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is a crucial strategy that can help players maximize value while minimizing risk. Since these hands—such as pocket twos through pocket sixes—are often vulnerable post-flop, understanding when to control
Inaugural Survivor Flips Tourney ends this weekend February 21, 2025 We let you know about our first-ever Survivor Flips Tournament that comes with a $500,000 guarantee. And now we want to remind you that it’s ending this Sunday, February 23rd! The unique format starts by entering Phase 1 by buying in directly for $230 or working your way up the ladder via Step Satellites (begin
The MSPT Ohio Poker State Championship Is a Wrap February 20, 2025 Ontario poker player Renmei Liu shipped the event for $156,414 The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Ohio Poker State Championship concluded at Jack Cleveland Casino, with Ontario’s Renmei Liu claiming the title and a $156,414 payday. The victory adds to Liu’s growing list of accomplishments, pushing him closer to the $1 million mark in career tournament
Win your way to Uruguay and play for your share of $500K February 19, 2025 The Enjoy Poker Tour is heading back to the stunning shores of Punta del Este this May, and you could be right there in the heart of the action. That’s right – we’re offering you the chance to be part of the excitement in Uruguay. Imagine yourself basking in the South American sun, ready to
Why aggressive poker is winning poker February 19, 2025 Aggression reigns supreme in No-Limit Texas Hold’em. Sure, discipline and patience are key, but when money is to be won at the tables, aggressive players win in the end. Whether you’re firing a continuation bet, 3-betting preflop, or applying pressure on later streets, aggression causes your opponents to make tough decisions—putting you in control. The
The importance of position in Hold’em February 19, 2025 Poker is a game of information, and nothing influences that more in No-Limit Texas Hold’em than position. Grinding cash games or battling deep in a tourney, where you’re physically close to the dealer button can be the difference between controlling action or having to speculate where you are. Understanding the strength of position and playing
Hand selection strategy for 5-Card PLO (avoiding trouble hands) February 19, 2025 5-Card Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a high-stakes game where hand selection will ruin or rescue your bankroll. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where preflop hand strength is pretty decisive, 5-Card PLO is all about made and coordinated hands that have the ability to make the nuts. The right starting hands are important in order to stay away
What To Raise and Fold Preflop in Short Deck Hold’em February 19, 2025 Since equities run closer in Short Deck, choosing the right hands to raise and fold will keep you ahead of the competition Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, is a variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that uses a smaller deck by removing the twos, threes, fours, and fives. This change alters hand rankings
Incorporating ICM Theory Into Texas Hold’em Bubble Play February 18, 2025 By incorporating ICM theory, you can position yourself for a deeper run in the tournament In tournament Texas Hold’em poker, understanding the Independent Chip Model (ICM) can be the difference between making a profitable decision and busting out before the money. This concept becomes especially critical during bubble play, where one wrong move can cost
Leveraging Fold Equity in Small Pocket Pair Scenarios in Texas Hold’em February 17, 2025 By recognizing the right moments to apply pressure, you can make your small pocket pairs more profitable Leveraging fold equity when playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is an important strategy that can help maximize profits and minimize risk. Small pairs, typically ranging from pocket twos to pocket sixes, have solid preflop strength but
Sunday Recap: Players feel the love at the tables February 17, 2025 Valentine’s Day Weekend was filled with love, both on and off the tables, as we saw all our major tourneys easily beat their guarantee! Read about all the heart-felt details in our February 16th Sunday Recap. $500,000 GTD Sunday High Roller There were 1,194 total entrants who took part in Sunday’s $500K GTD High Roller.
ACR Team Online Championships: Your Weekly Shot at Glory and Cash February 14, 2025 The ACR Team Online Championships (ATOC) are heating up, and if you haven’t jumped in yet, you’re missing out on some serious action. Every Thursday at 1:00pm ET, for the first three weeks of the month, you’ve got a chance to test your skills against the ACR Team Online and potentially walk away with a