The long-time poker pro is getting ready for a tough schedule as the year draws to a close The World Poker Tour (WPT) returns to Tokyo this November for the WPT Japan, co-sponsored by the Japan eSports Union. The WPT has confirmed the ¥5,000 ($34) buy-in event will have a ¥100,000,000 ($671,244) guarantee. The WPT
Properly managing continuation bets is key to succeeding in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of continuation betting in multi-way pots is a skill that can elevate your poker game to new heights. A continuation bet, commonly known as a “c-bet,” involves a player betting on the flop after having raised pre-flop. While
Ari Engel adds his 16th WSOP Circuit ring to take control of the board Canadian poker star Ari Engel was tied for 15th for the most World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) rings at the start of the $400 buy-in Omaha/8 event at the Hammond, Indiana stop. He would finish the tournament standing alone at
Benjamin Lee and Wesley Fei were allegedly conned out of money A man is accused of fraud after pitting two renowned Hustler Casino Live regulars against each other in an intricate scam. “Wes Side” Wesley Fei and Benjamin “Blank Check Ben” Leeboth, popular figures on the show, both admit they’ve had a tense relationship, but
Having two pair in a multi-way pot is a winning hand if played strategically In Texas Hold’em, playing two pairs in a multi-way pot requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning. Two pairs is a strong hand, but the dynamic of a multi-way pot adds complexity as multiple players compete for the
The popular tournament series got underway on Monday The Global Poker Four Beats Two Maverick O Series II started this week and is scheduled to run through October 15. The “All Things Omaha” series will have seven days of Omaha action, with 56 trophy events honoring the popular poker variation. Several Omaha formats will be
Ian Matakis ships the tournament and adds $117K to his growing stack After registering 22 cashes and a bracelet at the 2023 World Series of Poker, Ian Matakis was back at the tables on Sunday, winning the 2023 Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic $1,100 buy-in Main Event in his home state of Minnesota for $117,668.
Maximizing value becomes a bigger challenge when facing a check-raise Navigating a check-raise when holding top pair in Texas Hold’em requires a strategic approach to maximize value and mitigate potential risks. When you’ve flopped top pair and face a check-raise from your opponent, it’s crucial to assess the board texture, your opponent’s playing style, and
Anthony Holden had been a part of the poker ecosystem for decades One of the poker world’s most renowned authors was lost on October 7, as British journalist Anthony Holden passed away at age 76. The author and part-time poker player covered many topics during his career, including operas, royal family biographies, Tchaikovsky, Shakespeare and
Leaving his dog with an unknown trainer turned fatal for Bart Hanson Poker pro Bart Hanson recently shared the nightmare he and his wife suffered last month involving a so-called dog trainer who allegedly neglected his dog before it died. The poker pro and WSOP finalist still has nightmares about the ordeal. The Hansons obtained
A flush draw can be exhilarating, but only if you approach it properly In Texas Hold’em, playing one-card flush draws requires strategic decision-making and a keen understanding of the odds. A one-card flush draw implies that you have only one card of a particular suit and need one more of that suit to complete a
Daniel Negreanu lays out what’s coming for hockey fans starting this month The 2023-24 NHL season is just a few days away, and Daniel Negreanu, one of the top poker players in the world, has predicted how teams will finish in the standings in all four divisions from the two conferences this season. Negreanu predicts
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