The event was held during the Cardplayer Lifestyle festival in Las Vegas Poker players in Las Vegas paid tribute to the late “Miami John” Cernuto by dedicating a tournament in his honor just a week after his passing. The event, held during the Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival X at Resorts World Las Vegas, was
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The Importance of Being Aggressive in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
Being aggressive doesn’t mean playing recklessly, but rather controlling the game’s momentum Being aggressive in heads-up Texas Hold’em is one of the most important factors in gaining an edge over an opponent. Since there are only two players in the game, blinds come around quickly, and waiting for premium hands is not a viable strategy.
Global Poker Awards Ceremony Receives Scathing Review
Dnegs isn’t happy with how the awards ceremony is organized The Global Poker Awards ceremony has come under fire after poker pro Daniel Negreanu and his wife, Amanda, shared their thoughts on the latest episode of the Mania Podcast. While they acknowledged some positive aspects of the event, they criticized the lack of participation from
Jacqueline Sherwood Ships UK Open Ladies Championship
The tournament is one of several taking place as part of the annual UK Open Jacqueline Sherwood emerged as the champion of the UK Open Ladies Championship, defeating a field of 95 entrants to secure the title and a career-best payday of £2,180 (US$2,769). The tournament, featuring a £115 (US$145) buy-in, created a total prize
Bankroll Management During Bubble Situations in Texas Hold’em
Staying patient, avoiding desperation and recognizing when to take calculated risks ensures a stable bankroll Managing a bankroll effectively is crucial in Texas Hold’em, especially during bubble situations when tournament survival is at stake. The bubble is the stage where only a few players need to be eliminated before reaching the money. This phase requires
No Gamble, No Future Season 6 Kicks off Today
The series will once again run exclusively on PokerGO Poker fans are in for another round of high-stakes action as No Gamble, No Future returns for its sixth season. The popular poker cash game series is set to premiere today exclusively on PokerGO. With a mix of experienced professionals and well-known personalities, the new season
Poker Player Flips Out, Flips Tables at Harrah’s Cherokee WSOPC Event
An irate player turned over three tables, presumably after losing during the event A dramatic scene unfolded at Harrah’s Cherokee during the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event, where a player caused chaos by flipping over multiple tables in the middle of the tournament. The incident occurred on Day 2 of the $1,700
The Role of Pot Control With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
By focusing on pot control, you can extract value when conditions are favorable Managing the size of the pot with small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is a crucial strategy that can help players maximize value while minimizing risk. Since these hands—such as pocket twos through pocket sixes—are often vulnerable post-flop, understanding when to control
New Venetian Poker Live Series Gets Off to a Strong Start
The first stream delivered a six-figure pot that already sets the bar high for the show The Venetian Poker Live series kicked off in Las Vegas with an exciting high-stakes cash game, featuring poker veteran Jean-Robert Bellande. The first stream, aired on PokerGO, delivered intense action, highlighted by Bellande securing the night’s biggest pot—a six-figure
Justin Zaki Ships PokerGO Cup $25,000 Finale
The Florida poker pro scored several big wins during the series Justin Zaki closed out the 2025 PokerGO Cup in dominant fashion, winning the $25,000 buy-in finale and taking home $417,000. The Florida-based pro, who now boasts over $6.5 million in career earnings, secured his fifth recorded tournament victory by defeating Joey Weissman in a
Using Position To Exploit Weak Players in PLO Tournaments
By using position, you can gain a clear edge in tournaments and make deeper runs In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, understanding how to use position effectively can give players a significant advantage, especially against weaker opponents. Position influences every decision at the table, allowing skilled players to control the action, extract value, and avoid unnecessary
Hustler Casino Live Poker Drama Reaches New Heights with Rampage
The poker player and vlogger storms out after a brutal bad beat The high-stakes action at Hustler Casino Live took another dramatic turn as poker vlogger Ethan “Rampage” Yau suffered a crushing $150,000 loss in a brutal hand against his friend and fellow content creator, Mariano Grandoli. Yau, who has been enduring a well-documented downswing