The long-time grinder took down the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event Sam Soverel capped off an incredible run at WSOP Paradise by winning the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2.6 million, earning his fourth career WSOP bracelet. The event stretched long into the early morning on Day 2, prompting organizers to add
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The Importance of Position in Heads-Up Texas Hold’em
Effective heads-up strategy revolves around recognizing how positional advantages shape each street Position plays a massive role in heads-up Texas Hold’em because every decision becomes magnified when only two players are competing for every pot. With blinds coming around quickly and ranges widening, acting last gives you a crucial informational edge. Seeing your opponent act
Green Valley Ranch To Reopen Poker Room on December 18
The casino in Henderson, NV, is helping bring poker back to the state Green Valley Ranch is set to welcome players back to a fully renovated poker room on December 18, marking the first major update to the space as part of the property’s $200 million makeover. The room will reopen at its original location
Mirzrachi Launches New Vlog as He Seeks WSOP Super Main Event Title
The vlog capitalizes on the grinder’s formidable run at the felt across 2025 Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is stepping into a new spotlight this winter, launching a vlog series as he prepares for another major run at the World Series of Poker Super Main Event. The move comes after one of the most dominant WSOP
Bluffing Strategies in Freezeout Environments
Successful bluffing in freezeouts is about timing, table awareness, and stack-depth discipline Bluffing in freezeout tournaments requires a sharper, more disciplined approach because every chip lost is impossible to recover. Without rebuys, players tend to value survival more, which often shifts the table toward tighter decision-making. This dynamic creates selective opportunities to bluff, but only
PGT True Classic Rags to Riches Event Pulls in Several Big Names
Daniel Maor emerged as the winner, taking home $110,000 on the $3,300 buy-in event The PGT True Classic Rags to Riches event drew a deep and competitive field as several well-known pros joined rising talents at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The $3,300 buy-in tournament attracted 164 entries, creating a strong lineup that included
Kevin Nee Ships Seminole RRPO Championship for First WPT Title
The win on the $3,500 buy-in event was worth $over $600,000 to the winner Kevin Nee captured the spotlight at the Seminole Hard Rock Rock’ N’ Roll Poker Open, winning the Championship event for his first World Poker Tour title and a career-best payout of $605,100. The $3,500 tournament drew an impressive 1,224 entries, building
Transitioning from Rebuy to Freezeout Play in Texas Hold’em
Understanding the distinctions guides smoother and more profitable transitions between both Transitioning from rebuy tournaments to freezeouts in Texas Hold’em requires a shift in both mindset and decision-making. In rebuy formats, players can take more risks early because lost chips can be replaced. Freezeouts, however, offer no such safety net, meaning each chip carries far
WSOP Has a New Schedule Layout for Circuit Events Next Year
The new schedule includes 24 stops and begins on January 1 The World Series of Poker is shaking up its approach to the WSOP Circuit next year, shifting to a full calendar-year structure for the first time. Schedules for the opening half of the 2026 season were released this week, outlining 24 stops across the
Phil Hellmuth Finds Himself on the Losing Side Against Friends
A recent game at the Venetian Poker Studio didn’t go well for the Poker Brat Phil Hellmuth is known for dominating major tournament fields, but his friends managed to give him a rough night in a light-hearted private sit-and-go during F1 weekend in Las Vegas. The six-handed game, filmed at the Venetian Poker Studio and
Bluffing and Semi-Bluffing in Six-Plus Hold’em
Mixing value bets with selective bluffs prevents opponents from exploiting you Bluffing in Six-Plus Hold’em plays a bigger role than many newcomers expect, largely because the deck is shorter and players connect with the board more often. Fewer cards mean stronger average holdings, so your bluffs must tell a convincing story. Random stabs rarely work.
WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Main Event Surpasses Guarantee
The $3M GTD event was a huge draw, pushing the prize pool to $3.92 million The WPT Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Main Event once again delivered a massive turnout, pushing the prize pool far beyond its $3 million guarantee. The $3,500 championship drew 1,224 entries, creating nearly $3.92 million in payouts and cementing











