Ultimately, mucking and chip management are about making informed decisions In Texas Hold’em, effective mucking and chip management are essential skills that separate seasoned players from beginners. Mucking refers to discarding a hand, either voluntarily or after folding, while chip management focuses on maintaining control over your stack, ensuring that you avoid unnecessary losses. Both
The four-time WSOP bracelet winner believes the high roller circuit is fake Mike Matusow has sparked controversy within the poker community by questioning the authenticity of the high roller scene. The four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner described the high roller circuit as “fake” and referred to the impressive six- and seven-figure cashes
Mizrachi isn’t slowing down, despite having just won $10 million this month Michael Mizrachi, one of poker’s most successful players, is keeping the momentum going after his historic win at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Just a week after taking home the $10 million prize, the eight-time WSOP bracelet winner and
By exploiting your position, you can have a significant impact despite being at a chip disadvantage Playing with a short stack in heads-up poker presents unique challenges, but it also provides opportunities for aggressive play and strategic positioning. When your chip stack is low, every decision becomes more critical, and maximizing your chances requires a
The poker organization hopes to build on poker’s popularity in the region The World Poker Tour (WPT) has launched its first-ever Dealer Certification Program in Thailand, marking a significant step forward in the country’s growing poker scene. The event, held from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Bangkok, was a collaboration between the Thai Ministry
The New Jersey player dominated the final table from start to finish James Lauer secured his biggest live poker win to date, bagging $164,830 after triumphing in the Borgata Poker Open’s $600 Kickoff event. The New Jersey native entered the final table with a commanding chip lead, becoming the only player to surpass 20 million
Staying flexible gives you a better chance at navigating the early stages and transition smoothly into the deeper parts of the tournament The early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament can set the tone for the rest of your run, and one of the most important skills at this point is recognizing and adjusting to
The tournament arrives in Minnesota for the first time on August 1-3 The Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT) is bringing its tournament action to Minnesota for the first time this August, with the debut of RPT Jackpot Junction. The event will run from August 1 to 3 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, offering local
The victory included his first major WPT title and over $706,000 Argentina’s Nico Betbese claimed the top prize at the 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship, earning $706,960 and capturing his first main tour title on the World Poker Tour. Betbese outlasted a field of 1,153 entries in the $5,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, held
Staying calm, using your position wisely, and picking your spots carefully will help you survive rough patches When the cards just aren’t coming your way in Texas Hold’em, it’s easy to get frustrated and start making poor decisions. Cold draws—runs where you’re consistently missing flops, turns, or rivers—can drain both your chip stack and your
More professional poker players are calling for a shot clock in all tournaments Daniel Negreanu is renewing his call for stricter time controls in poker tournaments after the 2025 World Series of Poker drew criticism over repeated stalling tactics by players. During the Main Event and other WSOP events this summer, several players were accused
The first-time WSOP winner bagged $237,924 off the $1,000 buy-in event Mitchell Hynam ended his 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) summer on the highest possible note by claiming his first gold bracelet in the final event of the series. Event #100, the $1,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em, drew 1,935 entries and wrapped up with
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