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
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Playing Short Stack: Effective Strategies for Heads-up Play
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
WPT Opens Its First Dealer Certification Program in Thailand
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
James Lauer Bags $164K With Borgata Poker Open $600 Kickoff Win
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
Adjusting to Different Playing Styles at the Start of a Texas Hold’em Tournament
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
Roughrider Poker Tour Makes Minnesota Debut in August
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
Argentina’s Nico Betbese Ships WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship
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
Using Positional Awareness To Combat Cold Draws at Texas Hold’em Tables
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
Dnegs Calls for Removal of ‘Black Mark’ of Poker Tournaments
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
Last Event of the 2025 WSOP Series Earns Mitchell Hynam His First Bracelet
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
Making the Transition From PLO Cash Games to Tournaments
Learning to stay focused after losing a big pot or bubbling can make a real difference over time Switching from Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) cash games to tournaments can be a rewarding but challenging move. While the game’s core mechanics remain the same—four hole cards, pot-limit betting, and plenty of action—the strategy shifts significantly when money
Aussie Millions Returns Next Year After Six-Year Absence
The poker tournament series will be held at Crown Melbourne beginning next April After a long break, one of poker’s most famous tournaments is officially back on the calendar. The Aussie Millions will return to Crown Melbourne from April 24 to May 10, 2026, marking its first run since 2020. Known for its unique mix