Strategies for playing against tight opponents in Pot-Limit Hold ’em May 8, 2024 Prepare to play aggressively and bluff often against tight players When it comes to playing against tight opponents in Pot-Limit Hold ’em, it’s crucial to adjust your strategies to exploit their tendencies. Tight players are known for playing fewer hands and being more selective with their starting hands, which can present both challenges and opportunities. One effective strategy is
The art of bluffing in Texas Hold’em tournaments May 7, 2024 Successful bluffing is a true art that can be mastered with practice The art of bluffing in Texas Hold’em tournaments is considered by many to be a crucial skill that can make or break a player’s success. It is a strategic technique used to deceive opponents into folding their hands, even when you have weak cards, ultimately
Sunday Recap: Spectacular start to $40 Million OSS XL May 6, 2024 Yesterday we kicked off our $40 Million OSS XL with plenty of big action. If you didn’t take part in the supersized version of our flagship tournament series, then see what you missed in our May 5th Sunday Recap. $300,000 GTD PKO – OSS #13M 1,498 entrants played in Sunday’s $300K GTD PKO tourney. When
Interview with $12.5 Million GTD Venom winner, Dominik Nitsche May 6, 2024 Our record-setting $12.5 Million GTD Venom ended last week and four-time WSOP bracelet winner Dominik ‘Texxassss’ Nitsche emerged as the champion in exciting fashion. We wrote a tourney recap article last week and today we delve into Nitsche’s win in an exclusive interview. We’re exploring the highlights and memorable moments of the largest win ($1,818,040)
Tips for playing rag hands when you’re first to act pre-flop in Texas Hold’em May 6, 2024 Having a weak hand doesn’t necessarily mean you should fold, but approach with caution When you find yourself in a situation where you have a rag hand (a weak starting hand) in Texas Hold’em and you’re the first to act pre-flop, it can be challenging to know the best course of action. However, with proper strategy and a few tips, you can
Tips for developing your own PLO playing style May 3, 2024 It’s important to create a playing style that matches your strengths and skills Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is known for its high variance and strategic depth. Developing your own playing style in PLO can help you navigate the complexities of the game and maximize your profits. Here are some tips to help you create your own unique playing style in PLO: When developing your own style,
OSS XL starts this Sunday with over $40 Million guaranteed May 2, 2024 Just days after the end of our Venom tourney, which finished with a record $12,612,500 final prize pool, we’re starting an Extra Large version of our flagship Online Super Series. The OSS XL starts this Sunday, May 5th with over $40 Million in guarantees and will run through Monday, May 27th. It is designed for
‘Texxassss’ wins over $1.8 Million in the $12.5 Million Venom May 2, 2024 The $12.5 Million GTD Venom came to a dramatic conclusion last night with player: ‘Texxassss’ winning our biggest tourney payout ever at $1,818,040. This was also the biggest event in our history, beating the guarantee with a record $12,612,500 final prize pool. ‘Texxassss’ is actually 4-time WSOP bracelet winner, Dominik Nitsche. He is originally from
The importance of bankroll management in Texas Hold’em cash games May 2, 2024 Take advantage of proper bankroll management strategies to stay in the game The importance of bankroll management in Texas Hold’em cash games cannot be overstated. It’s the foundation of successful poker playing and is often the difference between long-term profitability and constant losses, and there are some things you can do to make sure you stay in the
The $12.5 Million Venom continues with Day 3 April 30, 2024 The $12.5 Million GTD Venom continues its historic march with Day 3 today. There are 102 players remaining and it will play all the way down to nine for the Final Table on Wednesday. In case you didn’t hear, we originally weren’t sure if this tourney would beat the guarantee, After all, our previous biggest
Exploiting opportunities to increase your chip stack in Texas Hold’em April 30, 2024 You’ll have plenty of opportunities to add chips if you follow a few strategies In Texas Hold’em, every player’s primary objective is to increase their chip stack, as having more chips gives you a better chance of winning the pot. To achieve this, you must be able to recognize and exploit opportunities to amass more chips throughout
The $12.5 Million Venom gets underway with Day 2 April 29, 2024 The $12.5 Million GTD Venom was guaranteed to be our biggest tournament ever, including three $1 Million prizes, but even we didn’t know how big it would turn out to be! The amazing news is we just finished our final Day 1E yesterday and it was an incredible turnout with 1,638 entrants. That meant the