The casino company has big poker plans for its Toronto presence Gaming and hospitality firm Great Canadian Entertainment seeks to make its new Toronto casino a hub for poker aficionados with the report that the new facility is open. The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto poker room has 30 tables running 24 hours daily. It
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Maurice Nass turns $540 into $65,000 at the WSOPE with big win
The amateur player overcame big names to capture his first live cash Maurice Nass took his first live tournament win at the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at King’s Resort in Rozvadov after defeating Traian Stanciu heads up to secure the €60,000 ($65,130) top prize in Event #15: €550 NLH Closer. He survived
How to prevent tilting in Texas Hold’em
Controlling your emotions at the poker tables is fundamental to winning Preventing tilting in Texas Hold’em is essential for maintaining a strategic and focused approach to the game. Tilt, a state of emotional frustration and irrational decision-making, can be detrimental to a player’s performance. Implementing effective strategies to curb tilt is crucial for long-term success
West Virginia adds its name to growing multi-state poker group
The state is now part of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement West Virginia became the fifth state to enter the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) on Tuesday, which is an agreement that permits online poker player pools to be shared across state lines. MSIGA also includes Delaware, Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey. A Delaware corporation
Sami Bechahed comes out on top as the NAPT wraps up
The first NAPT after a decade-long hiatus is now in the poker history books The first North American Poker Tour (NAPT) since 2010 has wrapped up at Resorts World Las Vegas. The featured $1,650 buy-in $1.5 million guaranteed event attracted 1,095 entries, with Sami Bechahed taking all the chips and the $268,945 top prize to
The pros and cons of using stakers for poker tournaments
Finding backers for poker tournaments can ease the financial burden, but carry risks Using stakers for poker tournaments can be a double-edged sword, offering both advantages and disadvantages to players. Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of utilizing stakers in the context of poker tournaments. Pros Staking provides financial backing for players
WPT continues push to attract more women to poker
The upcoming WPT tournament series will include events specifically for women players The World Poker Tour (WPT) will have another opportunity to prove they appreciate women in poker at its upcoming December festival featuring a $250,000 guaranteed women’s tournament. The $1,100 WPT Ladies Championship will be held from December 6-8 at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Mikita Badziakouski to play in the $1M WPT Big One for One Drop
The field for the upcoming high-roller event continues to take shape The field of pros competing at the $1,000,000 buy-in WPT The Big One for One Drop increased this past weekend as Belarusian high-roller Mikita Badziakouski has announced he’ll be traveling to Las Vegas in December to compete at the tournament. “I’m always looking to
How to play small pairs in Texas Hold’em tournaments
Even small pairs can lead to big wins if played correctly Playing small pairs in Texas Hold’em tournaments requires a strategic approach to maximize their potential and navigate the dynamic nature of tournament play. Small pairs, typically ranging from deuces to sixes, can be challenging yet rewarding if played correctly. Early in a tournament, when
WSOP Europe Main Event sets a new attendance record
The turnout for the tournament pushed the purse to over $7.5 million The 2023 World Series of Poker Europe at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, has been a major success, with record-breaking guarantees in tournaments throughout the series. The biggest guarantee was for the €10,350 ($11,045) buy-in Main Event, with a prize pool of
Take advantage of preflop limpers to capture the pot in Texas Hold’em
The passive approach could be a sign of a weak hand, giving you an opportunity to pounce In Texas Hold’em, capitalizing on preflop limpers can be a strategic move to seize control of the pot and potentially secure a favorable outcome. When opponents choose to limp into the pot by just calling the big blind
Phil Hellmuth struggles, fails to advance in North American Poker Tour event
The Poker Brat falls short of the bubble in his latest live poker tournament Seventeen-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth debuted at the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) on Tuesday night after registering late on Day 1c of the $1,650 buy-in Main Event. “Haven’t played a tourney in months (maybe first tourney since











