Johan Lees Ships the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship April 23, 2025 The 3-day event attracted over 1,000 entries and pushed the prize pool to $1.3 million Johan Lees claimed the spotlight at the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship, walking away with the title and a personal best payday of A$252,300 (US$162,000). The three-day event, held at Club Marconi in Western Sydney, saw over 1,000
Calculating Risks and Estimated Value in Heads-up Texas Hold’em Play April 23, 2025 Mastering risk in heads-up Hold’em means using your position and constantly re-evaluating your choices In heads-up Texas Hold’em, where only two players face off, every decision becomes more impactful. With fewer players involved, hands move faster, and the range of possible holdings for your opponent is much wider. This makes risk assessment and estimating value
Planet Hollywood To Reopen Poker Room in May April 23, 2025 The Las Vegas venue closed its poker area four years ago Poker players heading to Las Vegas this spring will have a familiar spot to look forward to again, as Planet Hollywood is bringing back its poker room after a three-year break. The venue, which closed its poker space in 2021, will reopen in May
Dual Venoms continue with bonus flight added! April 22, 2025 Our massive Dual Venoms are in full swing, and we’re adding even more excitement to the mix. With Day 1A, 1B, and 1C already in the books, we’ve decided to add a bonus flight to give you more chances to join the action. There are now three more Day 1 options remaining for the $10
Sunday Recap: Dual Venoms continued on Easter Sunday April 22, 2025 Sunday was more than just Easter, we also hosted Day 1C of our Dual Venoms. While players hopped on for our $10 Million GTD NLH and $2 Million GTD PLO Venom tourneys, they didn’t put all their eggs in one basket. We also hosted other great events, which beat their guarantees. Read full details in
New Bill Would Prevent Crypto Investors From Using Puerto Rico as a Tax Haven April 22, 2025 The bill would prevent crypto holders from using the US territory to avoid taxes on their digital assets A new proposal in Washington is targeting a long-standing loophole that has made Puerto Rico an attractive destination for crypto investors seeking to reduce their tax bills. Rep. Nydia Velázquez of New York introduced a bill on
What To Watch for During NBA Pre-Game Warm-Ups for Over/Under Bets April 22, 2025 Combined with data, watching warm-ups can help confirm or adjust your Over/Under bet When betting on NBA over/under totals, pre-game warm-ups can offer more clues than many people realize. While the line is mostly shaped by stats, matchups, and trends, watching how players look before the tip-off can give you useful last-minute information that might
Your Megaways Play To Know When To Say When April 22, 2025 Knowing when to stop isn’t about giving up—it’s about making sure the experience stays positive Megaways slots are popular for a reason—they offer thousands of ways to win and bring a fast-paced, exciting experience that can keep players engaged for hours. But like any form of gambling, it’s important to know your limits and recognize
Hawaii Bill To Renew Discussion on Gambling Legalization Advances April 22, 2025 Despite previous failures, some Hawaii lawmakers continue to push for legalized gambling Hawaii lawmakers are taking a fresh step in the long-running debate over legalized gambling. This week, the state’s House passed a resolution to form a working group that will examine past gambling proposals and explore their potential role in future development projects, including
Simon Wilson Takes Down Record-Setting Irish Open April 22, 2025 The turnout pushed the prize pool to over $4 million, with Wilson taking home $688,000 Simon Wilson has become the latest poker sensation after winning the largest Irish Open in history, pocketing €600,000 (US$688,000) in the process. The tournament, already known as one of Europe’s most sociable and energetic events, saw a record turnout of
Playing Tight-Aggressive in Early Stages of Texas Hold’em Tournaments April 22, 2025 By avoiding unnecessary risks early on, you can set yourself up for better success Playing a tight-aggressive strategy during the early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament is often the smartest approach for building a solid foundation. This style focuses on being selective with the hands you play while applying pressure when you enter the
YouTube Implements New Rules for Poker Content Creators April 22, 2025 New gambling rules are going to affect poker content, as well YouTube’s latest policy regarding gambling-related content could impact the poker content creation community, with many creators reporting restrictions, video removals, and drastic drops in viewership. The policy updates, which became effective on March 19, aim to limit the promotion of gambling sites that are