There’s a lot that goes into making deep runs in Texas Hold’em tournaments Navigating through the various stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament is a skill that separates seasoned players from the novices. A poker tournament is a dynamic journey, and understanding the nuances of each stage is crucial for success. In the early stages,
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WPT Prime Championship Prize Pool breaks the $10M barrier
The turnout for the ongoing series keeps pushing the purse higher The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship, which commenced on December 7 at Wynn Las Vegas, had a $5 million guaranteed prize pool, much bigger than the usual $1,100 buy-in tournament. However, that number was only the beginning, as registration closed after Day 1d
Jordan Saccucci booted from WSOP Paradise tournament
The player’s alleged involvement in burglaries in Canada makes him persona non grata 2022 European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Main Event winner Jordan Saccucci was arrested last week in Ontario, Canada, in connection with a string of robberies of more than 30 residences. The 33-year-old is apparently out on bond as he was seen competing
How to balance aggression and caution in Texas Hold’em hands
Being aggressive in Texas Hold’em doesn’t mean being reckless In Texas Hold’em, finding the delicate equilibrium between aggression and caution is a pivotal skill that can define a player’s success. Striking the right balance involves understanding when to seize opportunities and when to exercise restraint, ensuring a strategic approach that maximizes potential gains while minimizing
WPT World Championship Festival produces more winners
Players continue to capture gold as the poker tournament series unfolds The World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship’s main event hasn’t started yet, but several winners have already taken home big prizes at the Wynn Las Vegas series. The $40-million guaranteed tournament series is the largest prize pool in poker history, kicking off on December
Stephen Song adds three WSOP Circuit rings to his collection
Song only needed three weeks to pick up three more WSOP Circuit wins Stephen Song had three World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) rings at the start of November and hadn’t won a tournament in almost a year. However, the 27-year-old has doubled his ring collection and increased his career tournament winnings to nearly $6
Navigating multiway pots in Pot-Limit Omaha
Differences in hand values mean more analysis is needed when betting in PLO Navigating multiway pots in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) demands a nuanced understanding of the game dynamics, strategic adjustments, and a keen ability to assess the multitude of potential outcomes. In PLO, where each player is dealt four hole cards, the complexity of multiway
EPT Prague streaming schedule released
Poker fans will be able to follow almost all the EPT action as it takes place The 2023 European Poker Tour (EPT) series has officially begun at the Hilton Prague with the festival’s first event, the €1,100 (US$1,183) Eureka Main Event. Besides a busy tournament schedule, poker lovers have a lot to anticipate during the
Why Speed Will Kill Your Poker Game
Judging by the actions of new poker players, one would think speed was a virtue to be admired. However the Ancient Stoics believed in temperance — defined as moderation or, more broadly, self-control as well as patience that were the characteristics to strive for. In poker, as in life, rushing can lead to missed opportunities
Garrett Adelstein returns to the felt a year after Robbi Jade Lew saga
The long-time poker player can’t stay away from the game any longer Garrett Adelstein announced he is returning to high-stakes poker, tweeting that he misses the competition. It’s been over a year since the infamous J4 hand against Robbi Jade Lew, but although the story might not yet be finished, Adelstein says he just can’t
Understanding and analyzing player patterns in Texas Hold’em
It’s important to be able to analyze players’ habits to excel in Texas Hold’em Understanding and analyzing player patterns is a crucial aspect of mastering Texas Hold’em, as it allows players to gain a strategic edge over their opponents. Observing and interpreting the actions, behaviors, and betting patterns of adversaries provides valuable insights into their
The first event of the WSOP Paradise series has produced a winner
South Korea’s Jin Hoon Lee takes down the $1,500 Mystery Millions event The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise has crowned a champion at the Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas as Jin Hoon Lee outlasted 3,446 entries from five starting flights to take Event #1: $1,500 Mystery Millions for the biggest slice of the $5,169,000