Exploiting Texas Hold’em Bubble Anxiety in Opponents’ Betting Patterns February 4, 2025 Adjusting your strategy to capitalize on bubble fear is one of the most effective ways to build a stack Bubble anxiety is one of the most exploitable psychological factors in Texas Hold’em tournament poker. As the bubble approaches—the point where the next elimination determines who gets paid—many players shift their strategy out of fear. Recognizing
What To Do With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em February 3, 2025 Understanding when to fold, call, or raise with small pocket pairs is essential to maximizing value Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be tricky, as these hands have potential but often require the right conditions to be profitable. Pairs like 2-2 through 6-6 are not strong on their own, but they can turn
Sunday Recap: Dual Venoms exceed their guarantees on Day 1E February 3, 2025 Yesterday was the final Day 1 option for our Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments and both events topped their guarantees. Players also logged on in droves for our Venom Specials as well as our signature tourneys. Read our February 2nd Sunday Recap for full details. Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tourneys As we mentioned, both of
5-Card Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO): Rules and How to Play February 3, 2025 5-Card Pot-Limit Omaha is one of the most exciting forms of poker due to the fast action and possibilities regarding strong hands. Much like other variants of Omaha, players use both hole cards and shared community cards to make the best five-card hand. However, unlike other versions, in 5-Card PLO, the dealing differs: each player
Omaha Poker Rules: How to Play and Win February 3, 2025 Omaha Poker is one of the most well-known community card poker games, promising fast action and solid hand combinations. This is played using a standard 52-card deck, with the usual betting structure being pot-limit, but also has variations such as No-Limit and Fixed-Limit. The game starts with the challenge of making the best five-card poker
Texas Hold’em Rules: A Beginner Guide February 3, 2025 Texas Hold’em is one of the most popular and widely played poker games around the world. It’s often featured in major tournaments and is a staple in home games and online poker rooms. While the game can seem complicated at first, once you understand the basic rules and structure, it’s relatively easy to get started.
Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tourneys end this Sunday! January 31, 2025 Our Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments have been attracting poker players from around the world since beginning with Day 1A on January 19th. Now we need to let you know that your final chance to enter is Day 1E this Sunday, February 2nd at 12:05pm ET. $8 Million NLH + $2 Million PLO These events
Adapting To Short Stack Situations in Pot-Limit Omaha January 31, 2025 By adjusting to certain factors, short-stacked PLO players can improve their chances of surviving Playing with a short stack in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a strategic shift, as the game’s multiway nature and pot-limit betting structure make it different from No-Limit Hold’em. When faced with a short stack, players must focus on selecting hands wisely,
Common Mistakes to Avoid as a Short Deck Beginner January 30, 2025 Avoiding common mistakes and adapting to Short Deck’s dynamics can help you improve your game Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, is an exciting variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that uses a 36-card deck, removing all twos, threes, fours, and fives. While the game shares many similarities with its full-deck counterpart, it
Playing Small Pairs on the Bubble in Texas Hold’em January 29, 2025 The key to handling small pairs on the bubble is understanding position and stack size Playing small pairs on the bubble in Texas Hold’em can be tricky, as the pressure of nearing a payout forces players to make careful decisions. While pocket pairs can be strong hands, their value depends on stack size, table dynamics,
Standard Poker Rules: The Basics How Poker Works January 29, 2025 Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, loved for its mix of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck. With so many variations out there, like Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven-Card Stud, it can seem overwhelming at first. However, all poker games share a foundation of basic rules that
Understanding Final Table Dynamics in Texas Hold’em Freeroll Tournaments January 28, 2025 Keep emotions in check, observe the action, and take advantage of mistakes to seize the win Understanding final table dynamics in Texas Hold’em freeroll tournaments is key to maximizing your chances of finishing in a top-paying spot. These dynamics differ from earlier stages, with more focus on strategic adjustments, player tendencies, and stack sizes. At