Your stack size plays an important role in how you manipulate the hand When you find yourself on the bubble in a Texas Hold’em tournament, one of the most crucial factors to consider is your stack size. Your stack size determines your ability to apply pressure on your opponents, commit to big bets, or survive
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WPT League Kurt McPhail passes unexpectedly
The long-time WPT representative had been involved heavily in its success The poker community is mourning the loss of one of its most esteemed members, Kurt McPhail, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. McPhail, a revered figure in the world of poker, was best known for founding the World Poker Tour (WPT) League in 2007,
Garth Yettick wins first WSOP bracelet 20 years after last live cash
Yettick took down six-time bracelet winner Josh Arieh to capture his first bracelet The 2024 World Series of Poker saw a new champion crowned in Event #83: $1,500 Eight-Game Mix 6-Handed. After a thrilling final table battle, Garth Yettick emerged victorious, overcoming a significant chip deficit to claim his first WSOP bracelet and a life-changing
Strategies for managing risk with rag hands to minimize losses in Texas Hold’em
You can still win with rag hands, depending on how you approach the game In Texas Hold’em, “rag hands” refer to weak or low-value starting hands with little potential for improvement. These hands include combinations like 2-7 offsuit or 3-8 suited. Playing with rag hands can be a tricky task, but with some strategic approaches,
The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup has its champions
The annual event continues to grow stronger, handing two tough players big victories this year The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup wrapped up in style with two exciting Freeroll Finales, awarding both Sweeps Coins (SC) and Gold Coins (GC) to a select group of online poker players. The 20-day festival, a collaboration between two major
Expanded poker room coming to Twin Rivers Lincoln casino
The Rhode Island casino is getting an upgrade that it hopes will attract more poker players Bally’s Corporation and Maverick Gaming have joined forces to establish the Bally’s Maverick Poker Room at Bally’s Twin River Casino & Hotel in Lincoln, Rhode Island. This strategic partnership brings together Bally’s regional casino expertise with Maverick’s established presence
Tips for improving your Texas Hold’em pre-flop play with middle pocket pairs
It’s important to approach middle pocket pairs with a clear approach to the streets When it comes to playing Texas Hold’em, one crucial aspect of the game is your pre-flop strategy. And if you find yourself armed with middle pocket pairs, here are some valuable tips to improve your gameplay and maximize your chances of
WSOP Main Event turnout shows that poker continues to grow
The turnout for this year’s Main Event broke last year’s record The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event continues to reign supreme, shattering its own record for participation for the second year running. By the close of registration on Day 1D, 10,112 players had entered the fray, eclipsing the previous record of 10,043 set
Francis Anderson earns first WSOP bracelet with Independence Day event win
The NY poker pro now has over $3.2 million in lifetime live earnings Francis Anderson has experienced several near victories at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) over the past few years. His first close call came in 2019 when he secured a fourth-place finish in the $2,620 ‘Marathon’ event. In 2022, he achieved a
When to call or fold with a flush draw in Texas Hold’em
A flush is one of the strongest hands, but you have to know how to approach it with just a draw In Texas Hold’em, one of the most exciting hands to have is a flush draw. This occurs when you have four cards of the same suit with the potential to hit a fifth card
WSOP Main Event could be about to make history
The event has already recorded the second-largest field for a WSOP Main Event The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em main event is on track to be one of the largest ever. As of early on day 1D on Sunday, organizers have reported that the number of entries has already surpassed 9,000.
4 Deep Poker Lessons From ACR Pro Tom Dwan
If you somehow haven’t heard, poker legend Tom “Durrrrr” Dwan recently signed as an ACR Pro and returned to televised cash games by immediately taking part in some enormous pots. Here are 4 lessons I learned watching the return of Durrrr over the past couple of weeks. 1. Everyone underbluffs (the river) I’ll admit I