Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has had his personal and business accounts suspended Finnish poker player and online casino owner Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has been removed from X after both his personal and business accounts were suspended this week. Ketola, who owns the Duel Casino platform, announced the news during a Twitch livestream, saying he was surprised
Stay aware of stack sizes, table behavior, and level timing to adapt as the blinds climb Blind levels are one of the most important factors in shaping early poker tournament strategy. They determine how quickly players are forced to act, how much pressure the table feels, and how aggressively players must play to survive. In
A major scandal involving illegal poker games and sports betting continues to unravel Federal authorities have uncovered a nationwide poker and betting operation allegedly backed by organized crime and linked to several high-profile sports figures. The scheme, according to prosecutors, relied on advanced cheating technology to defraud wealthy players during underground Texas Hold’em games held
Combine mental discipline, strategic adaptation, and self-care to remain sharp at the tables Extended heads-up matches test not only your technical skill but also your focus and emotional control. Staying sharp in these long battles requires more than knowing optimal ranges—it’s about maintaining mental endurance and adapting as the dynamics shift. The ability to stay
The series will be held from November 14 to 24, with $1.35 in guaranteed cash The PokerGO Tour (PGT) is heading to Houston next month for the highly anticipated Texas PLO Roundup at Champions Club. Running from November 14 to 24, the event promises to be one of the biggest pot-limit Omaha (PLO) showcases in
The WPT champion has had several run-ins with the law recently Poker professional Jordan Cristos, known for his World Poker Tour victories and more than $3 million in career earnings, is now facing serious legal consequences in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old was arrested in June and has remained in custody at the Clark County Detention
Understanding when to take calculated risks allows you to maximize profit Starting hand selection in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments is one of the most important aspects of success. Because every player receives four hole cards instead of two, hand strength changes dramatically before and after the flop. This means raw power alone isn’t enough —
Only a month after recognizing poker as legal, the Thai government reverses course Poker enthusiasts in Thailand are facing a setback after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinstated a nationwide ban on poker games. The decision, announced on Wednesday, immediately overturned a previous order from former interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai that had briefly legalized poker in
This event was the first time the Major Series of Poker has left the US Poker history was made in Montreal this week when Jinrong Zhang captured the first-ever Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) Championship title held outside the United States. The $1,150 Canadian Poker Championship at Playground attracted an impressive 1,057 entries,
Analyzing mucking decisions teaches you when to trust your reads Online poker tools have changed the way players study their decisions, especially when it comes to mucking hands. Reviewing these choices through data-driven analysis helps reveal patterns you might not notice in real time. Every time you fold, you’re making a judgment about potential value,
Bestbet continues to seek help from the courts over its poker rooms A legal dispute has emerged between one of Florida’s largest poker operators and the state’s gambling regulator over the approval of a new card room in Hamilton County. Bestbet Holdings, Inc., which runs three poker rooms in Jacksonville and Orange Park, has filed
The popularity of the WSOPC event in Maryland generated an $806,000 prize pool Maryland poker player Aaron Pinson captured the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Baltimore Main Event title, defeating a field of 533 entries to earn $153,000 and his second career gold ring. The local standout entered the final day as chip leader and maintained control
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