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
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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
Overwhelming Participation Helps Set New APT Championship Records
The Asian Poker Tour saw several big events during its 17-day run The 2025 APT Championship in Taipei set a new benchmark for Asian poker thanks to overwhelming player participation across its 17-day schedule. Held at Red Space Taipei, the festival drew 28,265 total entries and awarded more than TWD1.06 billion (US$33 million), making it
Adapting To Changing Table Dynamics in Freezeouts
Monitor stack depths, opponent tendencies, and changing incentives to adapt faster than the table Adapting to changing table dynamics in freezeouts is one of the most important skills for maintaining a deep run. Unlike rebuy formats, every player has only one shot, which creates constant shifts in pressure, risk tolerance, and playing style. Recognizing these
Sean Bloom Takes Down the Hendon Mob Championship Cape Town Million
The South African player took home $138,000 for his performance The Hendon Mob Championship Cape Town Million wrapped up its third edition with South Africa’s Sean Bloom emerging as the champion after a field of 354 entries. The ZAR8,000 (US$450) event, hosted at GrandWest Casino, nearly doubled its original guarantee and generated a prize pool
The 2025 PGT Texas PLO Roundup Completes a Solid Run in Houston
The $3,300 Main Event drew 337 entries before Stephen Hubbard took the title The 2025 PGT Texas PLO Roundup ended a successful run at Champions Club Texas in Houston, wrapping up ten days of action-packed Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments. Held from November 14–24, the series drew strong fields and delivered competitive final tables across all buy-in
American Poker Pro Calvin Lee Ships APT $50,000 Superstar Championship
The top prize of $600,210 was among Lee’s biggest for 2025 as he continues to make deep runs American high-stakes pro Calvin Lee added another major title to his breakout year by winning the APT $50,000 Superstar Championship in Taipei. The event drew 36 entries and generated a prize pool of more than $1.8 million.
Martin Kabrhel Accused of Marking Cards at the BSOP Millions
The controversial player has been accused of similar actions in the past The BSOP Millions Super High Roller in São Paulo delivered high-stakes drama, but much of the attention shifted away from the cards when Martin Kabrhel became the center of controversy once again. During the R$500K (US$100,000) Main Event final table, local favorite Renan
Zdenek Zizka Wins BSOP $100K Main Event for $1.2 Million
The payday was the biggest to date for the former backgammon grandmaster Zdenek Zizka captured the spotlight at the BSOP Super High Roller Series after winning the R$500,000 (US$100,000) Main Event for a career-best R$6,000,000 (US$1.2 million). The Czech player outlasted a tough 36-entry field and finished the job in a heads-up battle against Brazilian
Felipe Boianovsky Ships the BSOP Super High Roller for $640,000
The Day 2 chip leader had to fight back in the end to secure the victory Felipe Boianovsky claimed the BSOP Super High Roller title after one of the wildest runs of his career, securing R$3,200,000 (US$640,000) and adding another major trophy to his résumé. He started Day 2 as the chip leader, yet his
Poker dealer adds her name to the record books at the APT National Cup Championship
Japanese poker dealer Ruiko Mamiya is only the third female player to win an APT event Ruiko Mamiya, a former poker dealer from Japan, has officially made history at the Asian Poker Tour Championship (APTC) series in Taipei. Mamiya secured a victory in the TWD 15,000 (US$495) buy-in National Cup Championship. Her win earns her
Adjusting Play Based on Opponents’ Tendencies in Rebuy Tournaments
Continuous adaptation is the key to deep runs in rebuy poker tournaments The landscape of a rebuy tournament fundamentally changes once the rebuy period ends, and adjusting your strategy based on opponents’ tendencies is crucial for success. During the initial rebuy phase, recognize that players fall into two main categories: those who embrace aggression, knowing











