The series began on February 10 and runs through February 16 The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is making its latest stop at JACK Cleveland Casino, where players are gathering for the Ohio Poker State Championship. The event runs from February 10 through February 16 and marks another key date in Season 17 of
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GGPoker Forced to Pay Record Amount After Missing Guarantee
The GGMasters 6th Anniversary missed its $10M guarantee by over $1 million GGPoker is paying a heavy price after one of its biggest online tournaments failed to meet its promised prize pool. The GGMasters 6th Anniversary event carried a $10 million guarantee, but entries fell well short, forcing the site to cover a massive shortfall
Alex Foxen Adds Another Victory with MPST Poker Bowl X Win
The win marked Foxen’s second MSPT title, with his first coming back in 2018 Alex Foxen added another trophy to his growing resume after taking down the MSPT Poker Bowl X at the Venetian Las Vegas. The $1,600 buy-in event may not look flashy on paper, but it drew a strong field and ended with
Timing Your Poker Tournament Rebuys for Strategic Advantage
The best rebuy timing balances structure, opponents, and personal comfort with risk Rebuy tournaments offer players a rare mix of flexibility and risk. Unlike freezeouts, they allow you to recover from early mistakes or bad beats, but only if you manage your timing wisely. Knowing when to rebuy can shape your entire tournament strategy. The
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
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.
Venezuelan Player Takes Down the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open
1,229 players created a prize pool of $3,932,800 that beat the $3M guarantee The 2026 World Poker Tour (WPT) season opened in Florida with the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The $3,500 Championship drew a huge turnout, with 1,229 players creating a prize pool of $3,932,800
Adapting to Tournament Table Dynamics Post-Rebuy Period
Adjust aggression and read table behavior to set yourself up for deeper runs and stronger finishes The end of the rebuy period marks a clear shift in tournament poker. Chips gain real value, mistakes become harder to recover from, and player behavior often changes quickly. Recognizing this transition is essential for staying competitive as the
Spain’s Gorka Akerreta Turns Satellite Victory into Major Six-Figure Win
A $64 buy-in resulted in a prize of over $58,000 and Akerreta’s first live poker tournament title Spain’s Gorka Akerreta delivered one of the feel-good stories of the year after turning a low-cost online satellite into a career-defining live win in Madrid. The Pamplona native outlasted a 360-entry field to claim the €888 (US$1,032) 888poker
Maximizing Value From Add-on Opportunities in Rebuy Tournaments
Maximizing value from add-ons is about preparation, not impulse Rebuy tournaments create unique strategic decisions that do not exist in freezeout formats. Add-ons, in particular, can offer strong value when used correctly. Understanding when and why to take them can significantly improve long-term tournament results. An add-on usually provides extra chips for a fixed cost
RunGood Poker Series Goes to Texas This Month
The series will make a stop at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock The RunGood Poker Series is heading to Texas this month, continuing its Passport Season with a stop at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock. Located just outside Austin, the venue has become one of the state’s most popular destinations for
Strategic Use of Min-Raises in Satellites
A clinical approach to pot control ensures you don unnecessarily risk your tournament life In satellite poker tournaments, the primary strategic objective is survival rather than chip accumulation. Because the payout structure is flat—awarding identical prizes to all qualifiers regardless of their final stack size—players must adopt a risk-averse approach that differs significantly from standard











