The huge loss is a reminder that even elite players can face costly swings Andrew Robl found himself on the wrong side of a huge hand during the final session of the PokerGO Super High Roller Cash Game, walking away with a seven-figure loss after a brutal collision with Eric Wasserson. OH MY GOD $1,716,100
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Using Position to Control Pot Size from the Hijack
By balancing aggression with restraint, you protect your stack while still applying pressure Playing from the hijack gives you a unique mix of control and risk. You are close enough to late position to apply pressure, but still early enough that mistakes can inflate pots unnecessarily if you are not careful. The biggest advantage of
2026 Card Player PoY Race Heats up After Second PGT Event
Brian Battistone’s performance gives him a jump on the competition The 2026 Card Player Player of the Year race is already taking shape following the second event of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series. Brian Battistone made an early statement by winning his first-ever PGT title, picking up momentum in both the PGT standings and the
Maurice Hawkins Takes Top WSOPC Leaderboard Spot With 22nd Ring
The win marks Hawkins’ first ring of 2026 and further separates him from his closest rivals Maurice Hawkins added another chapter to his World Series of Poker Circuit legacy on Tuesday, capturing his 22nd career ring with a victory at. The win strengthens his hold on the top spot of the all-time WSOPC leaderboard and
The Influence of Cold Decks on Your Long-Term Poker Strategy
Incorporating cold decks into your overall strategy means planning for them, not fearing them Cold decks are one of the most frustrating parts of poker. Long stretches without playable hands can make even disciplined players question their approach. While they feel personal in the moment, cold decks are a normal part of variance and should
EPT Returns to Paris After Last Year’s Cancellation
The series will run in Paris from February 18 through March 1 The European Poker Tour (EPT) is set to make its return to Paris after last year’s stop was called off due to regulatory issues. PokerStars confirmed the popular tour will be back in the French capital from February 18 through March 1, marking
Dnegs to Offer a Free WSOP Main Event Seat Through Kalshi Deal
The announcement follows shortly after Kalshi began offering markets on the series Daniel Negreanu is giving poker fans a shot at a free seat in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event through a new promotion tied to prediction market platform Kalshi. The $10,000 buy-in will be awarded via a giveaway announced on Negreanu’s
Strategic Folding to Lock up a Seat in a Satellite Tournament
Track stack sizes, respect the bubble, and avoid unnecessary risks to improve your chances of securing a seat Satellite tournaments create a different kind of pressure, where survival can matter more than chip accumulation. The goal is simple: finish with enough chips to earn a seat, not to win every pot. Strategic folding becomes a
PGT Kickoff Event Draws Huge Field, Sees Pocket Aces Fall at Final Table
Andrew Lichtenberger earns his eighth career PGT title after a strong finish The 2026 PokerGO Tour season opened with a bang yesterday, as Event #1 of the PGT Kickoff Series attracted a packed field inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. A total of 135 entries turned out for the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em event, making
Israel’s Timur Margolin Adds Another Title to His Poker Résumé
The first-place finish in the $1,952 buy-in event added 131,200 to Margolin’s bankroll Israel’s Timur Margolin has added another major result to his long poker career after winning the €1,650 Main Event at the Merit Poker Montenegro Championship. The event wrapped up at the Merit Royal Splendid Casino in Budva after five days of play.
Optimal Hands to Complete or Raise from the Small Blind
Raising with better hands and folding weak holdings will help you avoid difficult spots Playing from the small blind can be tricky for beginners because you act out of position after the flop. The key decision is whether to complete the blind, raise, or fold. Understanding which hands work best in each spot helps reduce
Kalshi Introduces WSOP Main Event Prediction Markets
The first market allows bettors to decide how many players will participate in the event Kalshi has stepped into the poker world by launching prediction markets tied to the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The new market lets users trade on whether this year’s flagship tournament will attract more than 10,000 entries.











