Lin received a ban in October after coaching a player during a competition Ren Lin has returned to World Series of Poker (WSOP) events just weeks after being suspended over collusion-related allegations tied to online play. The high-profile GGPoker ambassador was sidelined in October following an investigation into ghosting during a recent final table. The
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Understanding the Disconnect Between Card Decks and Player Skill
True mastery in poker comes from separating emotion from expectations Many players struggle with the idea that card decks do not “care” who is sitting at the table. Cards are random, neutral, and independent of past outcomes. Skill does not influence which cards appear, only how those cards are used once they arrive. This disconnect
MSPT Starts Season 17 With New Years Poker Open at the Venetian
The new season will officially begin on January 1 The Major Series of Poker (MSPT): The Tour is set to ring in the new year with the launch of its 17th season at the Venetian Las Vegas. The opening stop will be part of the Venetian’s DeepStack Extravaganza, which runs from late December through mid-January
Sam Soverel Wins WSOP Paradise for $2.6M and Fourth Bracelet
The long-time grinder took down the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event Sam Soverel capped off an incredible run at WSOP Paradise by winning the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2.6 million, earning his fourth career WSOP bracelet. The event stretched long into the early morning on Day 2, prompting organizers to add
The Importance of Position in Heads-Up Texas Hold’em
Effective heads-up strategy revolves around recognizing how positional advantages shape each street Position plays a massive role in heads-up Texas Hold’em because every decision becomes magnified when only two players are competing for every pot. With blinds coming around quickly and ranges widening, acting last gives you a crucial informational edge. Seeing your opponent act
Green Valley Ranch To Reopen Poker Room on December 18
The casino in Henderson, NV, is helping bring poker back to the state Green Valley Ranch is set to welcome players back to a fully renovated poker room on December 18, marking the first major update to the space as part of the property’s $200 million makeover. The room will reopen at its original location
Mirzrachi Launches New Vlog as He Seeks WSOP Super Main Event Title
The vlog capitalizes on the grinder’s formidable run at the felt across 2025 Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is stepping into a new spotlight this winter, launching a vlog series as he prepares for another major run at the World Series of Poker Super Main Event. The move comes after one of the most dominant WSOP
Bluffing Strategies in Freezeout Environments
Successful bluffing in freezeouts is about timing, table awareness, and stack-depth discipline Bluffing in freezeout tournaments requires a sharper, more disciplined approach because every chip lost is impossible to recover. Without rebuys, players tend to value survival more, which often shifts the table toward tighter decision-making. This dynamic creates selective opportunities to bluff, but only
PGT True Classic Rags to Riches Event Pulls in Several Big Names
Daniel Maor emerged as the winner, taking home $110,000 on the $3,300 buy-in event The PGT True Classic Rags to Riches event drew a deep and competitive field as several well-known pros joined rising talents at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The $3,300 buy-in tournament attracted 164 entries, creating a strong lineup that included
Kevin Nee Ships Seminole RRPO Championship for First WPT Title
The win on the $3,500 buy-in event was worth $over $600,000 to the winner Kevin Nee captured the spotlight at the Seminole Hard Rock Rock’ N’ Roll Poker Open, winning the Championship event for his first World Poker Tour title and a career-best payout of $605,100. The $3,500 tournament drew an impressive 1,224 entries, building
Transitioning from Rebuy to Freezeout Play in Texas Hold’em
Understanding the distinctions guides smoother and more profitable transitions between both Transitioning from rebuy tournaments to freezeouts in Texas Hold’em requires a shift in both mindset and decision-making. In rebuy formats, players can take more risks early because lost chips can be replaced. Freezeouts, however, offer no such safety net, meaning each chip carries far
WSOP Has a New Schedule Layout for Circuit Events Next Year
The new schedule includes 24 stops and begins on January 1 The World Series of Poker is shaking up its approach to the WSOP Circuit next year, shifting to a full calendar-year structure for the first time. Schedules for the opening half of the 2026 season were released this week, outlining 24 stops across the











