The soccer player-turned-poker enthusiast tries to make a deep run at the big game Sergio Aguero, the renowned former Manchester City player, is making strides toward achieving the status of a world champion. He discreetly joined the highly anticipated and prestigious World Series of Poker Main Event. Despite his prominence, Aguero managed to maintain a
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Terminally ill man makes huge splash at WSOP Main Event
Rob Mercer participated in the Main Event while fighting terminal cancer In the realm of poker, a man who once dabbled in the semi-professional circuit and embarked on his journey into the game 18 years ago has now reached a moment of extraordinary recognition. This week, the limelight was cast on Rob Mercer, battling terminal
How to play A-K in Texas Hold’em from the small blind
A-K is inarguably one of the strongest hands, but it has to be played correctly Mastering Texas Hold’em poker requires understanding the value of different starting hands and knowing how to play them effectively. One of the trickiest situations is when you’re dealt an A-K from the small blind. There are certain things to consider
Toronto’s newest casino to add a poker room
The new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto wants to attract poker players A new casino in Canada, the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, is ready to start receiving gamblers. The commencement of operations for the hotel, comprising 400 rooms, is confirmed to take place on August 1, 2023. Not long after that, it will inaugurate
Doyle Brunson gets his own day on the calendar
The poker community has come together to give the late poker great his own day of the year A multitude of poker enthusiasts, alongside some of the most prominent figures in the game, assembled on Sunday to pay tribute to the late Doyle Brunson through a distinctive commemoration of his life. This remarkable occasion was
What you should know before betting the flop in Texas Hold ’em
Watching how players approach the flop will determine how you should react Texas Hold ’em is one of the most popular and widely played poker games around the world. The game consists of several rounds, with the first major decision point being the flop – the moment when three community cards are revealed on the
Unique WSOP hybrid event a big success
Sam Soverel earns his second WSOP bracelet with only a high card In a riveting combination of online and physical gameplay, Sam Soverel emerges victorious yet again, claiming his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet. This exclusive tournament, a $5,300 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em high-roller event, blended digital prowess with tangible skill, attracting 408
Poker players unite in Vegas to pay homage to Doyle Brunson
The poker world lost one of its best when Brunson passed away in May Legendary poker icon Doyle Brunson was recently honored at a prestigious gathering of the poker community, which took place at the Jubilee Horseshoe Theater in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated Celebration of Life event, bringing together prominent figures from Poker Royalty
The best approach for playing pocket 9s out of position in Texas Hold’em
No single strategy works all the time, but there are tips that can lead to more wins at the tables Playing pocket 9s out of position in Texas Hold’em can be a challenging situation for any poker player. Deciding on the best approach requires a mix of skill, experience, and a solid understanding of your
Two players turn less than $600 into six-figure wins at the WSOP
Tom Hall and David Guay score big paydays as the WSOP series continues As the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event heads into its third day, several players already have bragging rights for becoming champions. The series has already witnessed the conclusion of 71 live tournaments and 12 online competitions, and two players turned
Jesse Lonis pockets $2.3 million in WSOP high-roller event
The two-time WSOP bracelet winner now has major bragging rights Jesse Lonis emerged as the champion of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller, outshining a crowd of 200 participants to secure the grand prize of $2,303,017. He experienced a monumental triumph – securing his second world championship bracelet and
Overcoming tilt on Texas Hold’em
Poker is a game of psychology as much as it is a game of cards Texas Hold’em is as much a psychological battle as it is a game of skill. One of the most challenging mental obstacles that poker players face is “tilt.” Conquering tilt is not only about mastering the cards but also mastering