Alex Foxen Becomes 2025 PGT Player of the Year January 13, 2026 A solid performance at the recent PGT Last Chance event pushed Foxen over the top Alex Foxen has been crowned the 2025 PokerGO Tour Player of the Year after a dramatic finish to the season. Rather than relying on late points or a small cash, Foxen secured the title by winning the final ranking event
Psychological Strategies for Staying Calm During Cold Decks January 13, 2026 By focusing on solid decisions and trusting long-term outcomes, you can survive dry spells without damaging your game Cold decks are an unavoidable part of poker, and how players respond to them often matters more than the cards themselves. Long stretches of bad hands can create frustration, doubt, and rushed decisions. Staying calm during these
FAIR BET Act’s New Sponsor Could Save Poker Players From Tax Changes January 13, 2026 Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma has joined the bill as a co-sponsor The FAIR BET Act received a major boost this week that could help protect poker players and other gamblers from an upcoming tax change. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada announced that Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma has joined the bill as a co-sponsor,
Why poker’s better at 40 than 20 (and why it’ll be even better at 60) January 13, 2026 There are many downsides to getting older. Your body aches more. Your sleep gets worse. There are more expectations that you’ll have it all figured out. But one place where I’ve been thrilled to find I’ve only gotten better with time is at the poker table. Here’s why poker in my 40s is better than
Coinbase Lobbies for Block to Provisions In CLARITY Act January 12, 2026 The outcome of this week’s discussions could shape how crypto rewards are treated going forward Coinbase is stepping up its lobbying efforts as US lawmakers prepare to review key sections of the CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill. The debate centers on whether stablecoin issuers should be blocked from offering rewards through crypto
Identifying Overvalued Favorites in the Tennis Spread January 12, 2026 By weighing context, form and matchup details, you can see past reputation and focus on what the spread truly represents Betting on tennis favorites can feel safe, but not every favorite is priced correctly. Sportsbooks often shade lines toward popular players, especially those with strong name recognition. Learning to spot when a favorite is overvalued
Understanding Other Players’ Strategies in Spanish 21 January 12, 2026 By observing betting patterns, reactions, and timing, you gain a clearer picture of how others approach Spanish 21 Spanish 21 is more than a rule variation of blackjack, and understanding how other players approach the game can improve your own decisions. Because players can always hit, double, and surrender, strategies tend to be more aggressive
Virginia Lawmakers To Consider Creation of New Gambling Regulator January 12, 2026 Lawmakers attempted a similar overhaul last year, but that effort stalled in committee Virginia lawmakers are once again weighing a proposal that would reshape how gambling is regulated across the state. A newly filed bill would create a standalone Virginia Gaming Commission, bringing oversight of all legal gambling activities under one central authority. The proposal,
Aussie Poker Pro Chris Skinner Busted for Cheating in Low-Stakes Game January 12, 2026 Questions are now being raised about some of his previous wins Australian poker professional Chris Skinner is facing heavy backlash after being caught cheating during a low-stakes tournament held on New Year’s Day. The incident took place at a casual event known as Poker With Fred, which carried a buy-in of AUD $125 (US$83.80) and
Bluffing Effectively in Heads-Up: When and How to Do It January 12, 2026 Bluffing heads-up means choosing the right moments and using pressure as a calculated tool Bluffing plays a very different role in heads-up poker than it does at a full table. With only two players involved, ranges are wider, hands are weaker on average, and aggression increases naturally. This creates more chances to bluff, but also
Poker Dream Adds New Categories to Player of the Year Program January 12, 2026 All awards will follow the same points system, which factors in buy-in levels, field sizes, and final placements Poker Dream has confirmed a significant update to its Player of the Year program, adding two new award categories for the 2026 season. Alongside the returning Dream Player of the Year title, the series will now feature
3 Mistakes NLH Players Make In PLO January 9, 2026 No-limit hold’em (NLH) players who struggle to make a profit playing pot limit Omaha (PLO) are often making at least one of these mistakes. Here’s how to avoid making them yourself and what to do instead. Mistake #1 Backward Thinking They play their SPR (stack-to-pot ratio) backwards. They tighten up when they’re short and play