This event was the first time the Major Series of Poker has left the US Poker history was made in Montreal this week when Jinrong Zhang captured the first-ever Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) Championship title held outside the United States. The $1,150 Canadian Poker Championship at Playground attracted an impressive 1,057 entries,
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Using Online Poker Tools to Analyze Your Mucking Decisions
Analyzing mucking decisions teaches you when to trust your reads Online poker tools have changed the way players study their decisions, especially when it comes to mucking hands. Reviewing these choices through data-driven analysis helps reveal patterns you might not notice in real time. Every time you fold, you’re making a judgment about potential value,
Florida Poker Room Takes State Gambling Regulator To Court
Bestbet continues to seek help from the courts over its poker rooms A legal dispute has emerged between one of Florida’s largest poker operators and the state’s gambling regulator over the approval of a new card room in Hamilton County. Bestbet Holdings, Inc., which runs three poker rooms in Jacksonville and Orange Park, has filed
Maryland Local Takes Down WSOPC Horseshoe Baltimore Main Event
The popularity of the WSOPC event in Maryland generated an $806,000 prize pool Maryland poker player Aaron Pinson captured the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore Main Event title, defeating a field of 533 entries to earn $153,000 and his second career gold ring. The local standout entered the final day as chip leader and maintained control
Switching Gears: Altering Your Play When Cold Decks Hit
Staying patient while adjusting your aggression and focus allows you to survive the slump Every poker player faces cold decks — those frustrating stretches when strong hands never show up and every pot seems to slip away. How a player responds in those moments can define their long-term success. Switching gears effectively during a cold
Poker Collusion Scandal Hits GGPoker Event
A GGPoker ambassador was disqualified for helping another player during an online event A controversy has hit the poker world after GGPoker ambassador Ren Lin was disqualified from the WSOP Super Circuit Main Event in Cyprus. Lin’s removal followed allegations that he provided unauthorized assistance, or “ghosting,” to another player during the GGMillion$ online event.
Jesse Lonis Is on a Hot Streak After Winning Eighth Title of the Year
The American poker pro took down the opening $5,100 PLO event in the PokerGO Tour Jesse Lonis is showing no signs of slowing down after capturing his eighth tournament title of 2025. The American poker pro added another win to his incredible year by taking down the opening $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event in the PokerGO
The Importance of Table Selection in Short Deck Hold’em
The best players choose the tables where their edge shines brightest Table selection in Short Deck Hold’em can be just as important as understanding the game’s unique hand rankings or betting structure. Smart table selection can often be the difference between steady gains and costly mistakes. Because this poker variant uses a 36-card deck, the
PokerGO Tour Makes History Following Latest Big Win
Alex Foxen added another title, becoming the first player to reach 10,000 tour points The PokerGO Tour (PGT) made history this week after high-stakes pro Alex Foxen captured another major title inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Foxen claimed victory in Event #2: $5,300 PLO Quattro Bounty at the ongoing PGT PLO Series II,
Poker Player Tom Goldstein Faces New Setback in Tax Fraud Case
An ongoing investigation has uncovered more details about Goldstein’s tax evasion Poker player and attorney Tom Goldstein has suffered another legal setback in his ongoing tax fraud case. A federal judge recently denied his motion to suppress statements he made to airport officials in 2018 regarding a duffel bag containing nearly $1 million in cash.
Strategies for Heads-up Play in Tournament Formats
The player who remains composed and reads situations better will usually be the one taking the title Heads-up play in poker tournaments requires a completely different mindset from full-ring or short-handed tables. When you’re down to two players, every decision becomes magnified, and aggression often wins the day. The key is to adapt quickly to
RGPS Grand Prix at MGM National Harbor Starts in Less Than 2 Weeks
The annual tournament heads to Maryland beginning October 27 The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix is heading to MGM National Harbor in Maryland in less than two weeks, bringing ten championship rings and a packed schedule of events. The festival kicks off on October 27 with a $700 RunGood Package Satellite at 11:15 AM,











