Early on in my poker career, I got a powerful lesson into the power of positivity in poker, leading to my biggest tournament score to that time. And while the story of how it unfolded may seem dramatized (I sometimes still struggle to believe it happened as it did), I want to assure you that
The long-time poker host teaches poker players how to get in the game Poker players aboard the WPT Voyage had a unique adventure on Tuesday, April 2, when the Valiant Lady stopped in Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. They became pickleball players after getting free lessons from WPT commentator Vince Van Patten, a former tennis
Pot-Limit Omaha’s required betting structure means adapting your playing strategy In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), strategic adjustments for short-stacked play are crucial for survival and potential profitability. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where short-stacked play often revolves around push-or-fold decisions, PLO offers more complexity due to the four-card starting hand and the pot-limit betting structure. Here are some
Poker players of all levels will find an event to suit their preferences The 2024 Global Poker US Poker Open (USPO) kicks off on April 8, with two weeks of action running together with the live USPO. The series will feature eight Sweeps Coin and eight Gold Coin events, including the GC 50,000,000 and SC
Sailing the high seas proves to be a big success as Oganyan captures his first WPT title Aram Oganyan is the newest World Poker Tour (WPT) Champion after four days on the high seas aboard the WPT Voyage. He would claim his first WPT title at the $5,000 WPT Voyage Championship to earn a place
The straddle may not be overwhelmingly common, but you should still know how it works In Texas Hold’em, the live straddle is a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of gameplay. It introduces an extra layer of strategy and complexity to the game, transforming the dynamics of the table and influencing players’ decisions. Essentially, a live
Holding the event in California and not Las Vegas isn’t sitting well with some players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) recently announced its schedule of events and all the details for the upcoming Tournament of Champions. The tournament will take place from May 22 to 24 at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. It
The controversial player was later released after questioning Mikki Mase, a professional – and sometimes controversial – poker player who proclaims that he can beat baccarat, was detained by Los Angeles police on Sunday after officers apparently drew guns on him and three others. The incident happened in LA’s Chatsworth neighborhood. None of the four
The fixed betting amounts alter how you approach the board Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em requires a nuanced approach, as players are limited in their betting options compared to No-Limit Hold’em. With betting amounts predetermined by the fixed limits, you must carefully assess the board texture, your hand strength, and your opponents’ likely
The Commerce Casino & Hotel will host the big event in May The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released the schedule for the 2024 Tournament of Champions and details about the close of the 19th annual WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C), which is underway at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma. The circuit will conclude its
Pot-Limit Omaha continues to be successful for the long-time grinder Seth Davies and Daniel Negreanu were a couple of big winners at the recent PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Series, but two other grinders would win multiple events. Ten PLO events with buy-ins ranging from $5,100 to $25,200 were featured in the series, which concluded
Keeping your opponents guessing is the best way to ensure victory Semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em is a strategic maneuver that can deceive opponents, extract value from strong hands, and win pots without needing to show down the best hand. To effectively employ semi-bluffs, consider the following strategies: Choose hands with the potential to improve on
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