Personal plans and new business projects are keeping him away from the felt German poker star Fedor Holz has announced that he plans to step away from the professional poker scene to focus on family life and new business projects. The 32-year-old shared the decision publicly, explaining that poker will no longer be the center
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4- And 5-Bet Heads-up Games: When to Jam, Flat and Fold
Thoughtful adjustments to stack size, opponent behavior, and position create a more profitable heads-up game Heads-up poker changes the dynamics of preflop play, especially when the action reaches 4-bets and 5-bets. With only two players involved, ranges are wider and aggression increases. Understanding when to jam, flat, or fold in these situations can make a
Celebrity Poker Tour Season Opener Attracts a Lot of Big Names
The season opener will take place on March 19, with several major athletes confirmed to participate The Celebrity Poker Tour is returning to Las Vegas with its Season 3 opener, bringing another mix of athletes, entertainers, and online personalities to the poker table. The event is scheduled for March 19 and will take place inside
Mukul Pahuja Ends Long-Running Tournament Win Drought at Borgata
It took 20 years for the poker pro to notch a win at his favorite casino Longtime poker pro Mukul Pahuja finally achieved a personal milestone at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. After more than two decades of playing tournaments at the property, Pahuja captured his first title there by winning the $400 PokerNews PowerStack
Navigating Post-Flop Play Out of Position in the Big Blind
By balancing defense with well-timed aggression, you can reduce the disadvantage of acting first after the flop Playing from the big blind can be challenging, especially after the flop when you are out of position. Acting first in each betting round gives opponents more information and control over the pot. Because of this disadvantage, players
Amateur Poker Association & Tour Reveals 2026 Tournament Schedule
The schedule includes stops in Las Vegas, Prague, Malta and more The Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) has released its full tournament schedule for the 2026 season. This year is special for the tour, marking two decades since the organization first began running events for recreational players. The 2026 calendar includes stops across several
Justin Saliba $5,100 PokerGO Cup NLHE Single-Day Event
The win gave Saliba $96,400 to add to his bankroll Justin Saliba captured the title in Event #3 of the 2026 PokerGO Cup, winning the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em single-day tournament at the PokerGO Studio inside ARIA in Las Vegas. The event drew 86 entries and produced a prize pool filled with high-stakes regulars. Saliba walked
Exploiting Tournament Loose Play During Rebuy Phases
Players who build large stacks early gain flexibility once rebuys end Rebuy poker tournaments create a very different environment compared to freezeout events. During the rebuy phase, many players are willing to gamble because they can simply buy more chips if things go wrong. This often leads to loose and aggressive play, especially in the
The Hendon Mob Recognizes ‘Flaghunting World Record’ Owner
Dutch poker player Koen Roos made it his mission to hit as many global events as possible in 2025 Even without the usual awards ceremony in Las Vegas, poker players are still being recognized for major achievements in 2026. Organizations such as Global Poker Index and The Hendon Mob continue to hand out honors throughout
Joseph Spanne Wins $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship for $397K
The win marked the first major poker title for the California native Joseph Spanne captured the biggest win of his poker career after taking down the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The California-born player topped a field of 694 entries and earned $397,319 for the victory. The win also pushed his lifetime
Building a Balanced Limp/Iso Strategy in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
A well-built limp and isolation strategy creates flexibility and unpredictability Heads-up Texas Hold’em creates a very different environment compared to full-ring or six-max games. With only two players involved, the blinds come around quickly and hand values shift dramatically. Players must widen their ranges and adapt to constant pressure. One important element of this adjustment
YouTube Ban on Vlogger Shows It Still Doesn’t Know Its Own Rules
Poker creator Ben Spragg had his channel blocked despite showing legal content A recent incident involving a well-known poker streamer has renewed criticism of how YouTube enforces its own content rules. Poker creator Ben Spragg saw his livestream abruptly removed from the platform while broadcasting online poker tournaments. The stream had been running normally before











