Holding the event in California and not Las Vegas isn’t sitting well with some players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) recently announced its schedule of events and all the details for the upcoming Tournament of Champions. The tournament will take place from May 22 to 24 at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. It
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Poker player Mikki Mase detained by LA police
The controversial player was later released after questioning Mikki Mase, a professional – and sometimes controversial – poker player who proclaims that he can beat baccarat, was detained by Los Angeles police on Sunday after officers apparently drew guns on him and three others. The incident happened in LA’s Chatsworth neighborhood. None of the four
Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em
The fixed betting amounts alter how you approach the board Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em requires a nuanced approach, as players are limited in their betting options compared to No-Limit Hold’em. With betting amounts predetermined by the fixed limits, you must carefully assess the board texture, your hand strength, and your opponents’ likely
Upcoming WSOP Tournament of Champions heads to California
The Commerce Casino & Hotel will host the big event in May The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released the schedule for the 2024 Tournament of Champions and details about the close of the 19th annual WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C), which is underway at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma. The circuit will conclude its
Seth Davies takes home over $520K in latest poker victory
Pot-Limit Omaha continues to be successful for the long-time grinder Seth Davies and Daniel Negreanu were a couple of big winners at the recent PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Series, but two other grinders would win multiple events. Ten PLO events with buy-ins ranging from $5,100 to $25,200 were featured in the series, which concluded
The art of semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em
Keeping your opponents guessing is the best way to ensure victory Semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em is a strategic maneuver that can deceive opponents, extract value from strong hands, and win pots without needing to show down the best hand. To effectively employ semi-bluffs, consider the following strategies: Choose hands with the potential to improve on
Irish Open Main Event sets new entry record
3,233 entries pushed the tourney to a new high The 2024 Irish Open €1,150 Main Event at the Royal Dublin Society set a new record, as 3,233 entrants smashed the €1-million (US$1.2 million) guarantee by creating a prize pool of €3,152,175 ($3,395,066). After four days of grinding, Day 3 chip leader Tero Laurila would take
Erik Seidel, Eric Baldwin among the winners at the Wynn Millions Poker Series
Several regulars returned to once again claim their spots in the high-stakes events The 2024 Wynn Millions Poker Series concluded last week after smashing the $8 million mark in tournament guarantees. The series ran from February 19 through March 24 and included plenty of highlights, such as Neel Murthy winning the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship
The art of bluffing in short deck poker
Timing is a huge part of a successful bluff in short deck poker In poker, bluffing is a timeless art form, a strategic maneuver that can turn the tide of a game with calculated risk and psychological finesse. Short deck poker intensifies the importance of bluffing, demanding a keen understanding of probabilities, opponent tendencies and
2024 WSOP Mystery Millions event to include odd feature
The winner won’t necessarily be the recipient of the coveted bracelet The Mystery Bounty format of poker tournaments has been grabbing the attention of the poker world for the last two years. However, a controversial change to the configuration in the upcoming World Series of Poker (WSOP) will see a random bounty prize awarded that
Robbi Jade Lew wins Thunder Valley Casino Resort poker tournament
It’s her first win since Garrett Adelstein accused her of cheating in 2022 After winning a $500 buy-in tournament at Thunder Valley Casino Resort Monday night, Robbi Jade Lew trolled the poker pro who once accused her of cheating, Garrett Adelstein. After winning the tournament with A-J, she removed the ace and replaced it with
When to trust your instincts on the river in Texas Hold’em
Instincts play a big part in deciding whether to continue or bow out in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, the river often presents a critical moment where players must make decisions based on a combination of logic, strategy and intuition. Knowing when to trust your instincts on the river can be the difference between winning