Pre-Flop Hand Selection Strategies in Heads-up Texas Hold’em April 1, 2025 Heads-up poker requires constant adjustments, and pre-flop decisions set the tone for every hand Pre-flop hand selection in heads-up Texas Hold’em requires a different approach than in full-ring or short-handed games. With only two players, every hand involves the blinds, making aggression and adaptability key factors in success. Choosing the right hands to play before
Sunday Recap: $25 Million OSS Saves the Best for Last March 31, 2025 Yesterday was the second-to-last day of our $25 Million Online Super Series and it didn’t disappoint with massive prize pools. If you didn’t have a chance to play, keep reading to see what you missed. $250,000 GTD Euro High Roller (OSS #255) European players and early birds logged on to make the most of our
Last Call for the $25 Million Online Super Series March 28, 2025 Let’s get straight to the point! The Online Super Series (OSS) wraps up this Monday, March 31st, and we’ve saved the best for last. With $25 Million in guarantees, you won’t want to miss this epic finale of our flagship tournament series. This weekend, we’re pulling out all the stops with our Main Events. Day
The Impact of Opponent Aggression on Texas Hold’em Mucking Decisions March 27, 2025 Making the right mucking decisions against aggressive players requires a balance of patience and strategic adaptability In Texas Hold’em, deciding whether to muck a hand depends on multiple factors, with opponent aggression playing a crucial role. Aggressive players constantly apply pressure, forcing difficult decisions that can impact long-term profitability. Understanding how to respond to different
Effective Bluffing Techniques in Short Deck Hold’em March 26, 2025 A well-balanced strategy that mixes bluffs with strong hands keeps opponents guessing Bluffing in Short Deck Hold’em requires a different approach than traditional Texas Hold’em due to the altered deck structure. With fewer cards in play—removing twos, threes, fours, and fives—the game becomes more aggressive, making well-timed bluffs even more essential. Players looking to master
Get Ready to Sizzle: The Venom Warmup tourney is Here! March 26, 2025 Feeling the heat? You should be! Our $10 Million NLH Venom and $2 Million PLO Venom are set to ignite on Sunday, April 13th. But we’ve got something to really stoke your poker fire alongside these landmark tournaments, and it’s called the Venom Warmup. The Venom Warmup tourney is a scorching-hot event that’s surprisingly affordable
When and How to Pull Off a Successful Bluff in Heads-up Texas Hold’em March 25, 2025 By picking the right moments, you can turn well-timed bluffs into a powerful weapon in heads-up Texas Hold’em Bluffing in heads-up Texas Hold’em is an essential skill that can turn an average player into a dominant one. Since you’re facing only one opponent, bluffing opportunities arise more often, but knowing when and how to execute
Sunday Recap: $25 Million OSS finishes first full weekend March 24, 2025 Our $25 Million OSS just finished its first full weekend and players couldn’t get enough of our flagship tournament series. Read our March 23rd Sunday Recap for full details. $250,000 GTD Euro High Roller (OSS #134L) European players and early birds took advantage of the $250K GTD High Roller tourney ($630 buy-in). It featured 551
How Common Board Textures Affect Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em March 24, 2025 Playing small pocket pairs effectively requires recognizing board textures and adjusting accordingly Small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be tricky to play, especially when facing different board textures. While these hands have strong potential to hit a set, they often struggle on boards that don’t favor them. Understanding how common board textures impact small
ACR Pro Michael Loncar talks about the current OSS March 21, 2025 Our Online Super Series is going on right now and we sat down for an exclusive interview with ACR Pro, Michael Loncar for his thoughts and insights on the $25 Million GTD series. With such a diverse mix of OSS tournaments and buy-ins, how do you choose which events to play, and do you plan
When To Slow Play Strong Hands in PLO Tournaments March 21, 2025 Recognizing when to balance deception with protection is key to executing slow plays effectively Slow playing in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be a powerful strategy, but it requires precise timing and a deep understanding of opponents’ tendencies. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where slow playing a monster hand can be more effective, PLO’s multiway pots and
$25 Million Online Super Series enters first weekend March 20, 2025 College basketball’s March Madness gets underway today, but if you want some added excitement, look no further than our Online Super Series (OSS). The flagship tourney series started this past Monday and runs through March 31st. There is $25 Million in guaranteed prize pools and it’s designed for the beginning player to the pro. The