A strong showing could give him momentum in the 2026 POY standings before this summer’s WSOP Phil Hellmuth is heading back to Europe with plans to chase more gold at the World Series of Poker Europe in Prague. The 17-time bracelet winner confirmed he intends to play nearly the entire schedule, marking his return to
Adjust hand values, and understand equity shifts to sidestep common traps Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, looks similar to traditional Texas Hold’em but plays very differently. With all cards below six removed, hand values shift, and equities run closer. Many players lose money simply by applying a full-deck strategy to a short-deck
Poker content creators facing social media suspensions may have legal recourse Several poker content creators have faced suspensions and permanent bans on major platforms over the past year. Crackdowns tied to age restrictions and gambling policies have hit channels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, leaving some creators scrambling to recover lost access and income. Sorry
The victory came as Ozturk made his18th final table appearance since 2023 Umut Ozturk captured another title on the Major Series of Poker circuit, winning the 2026 Ohio Poker State Championship at JACK Cleveland Casino. The $1,110 Main Event drew 801 entries across three starting flights, building a $775,470 prize pool. Eighty-nine players advanced to
Success from the big blind in multi-way pots comes from patience and selectivity Playing from the big blind in multi-way pots is one of the toughest spots in Texas Hold’em. You close the action preflop, but you’ll often be out of position after the flop. That combination demands discipline and clear thinking. Because you already
The WSOP hints at the use of the November Nine format Seven months after Michael Mizrachi captured the 2025 Main Event title, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is already stirring debate about 2026. The newly released schedule hints at a possible change to the $10,000 championship’s final table format. Organizers confirmed that play will
Negreanu plans on participating in 40 events this summer Daniel Negreanu is gearing up for another busy summer at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and he plans to chase gold in a big way. The seven-time bracelet winner has mapped out a 40-event schedule at the series in Las Vegas, targeting a wide
Tightening up at the right time keeps you ahead of those who fail to recognize the shift Rebuy tournaments create a wild early atmosphere. Players take risks, gamble with marginal hands, and reload when things go wrong. Once the rebuy period ends, however, the dynamic changes quickly. Recognizing that shift is key to protecting your
Main Event qualifiers start at $150, with Mega Satellites scheduled from July 1 to July 6. The full schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker has been released, bringing fresh changes to poker’s biggest annual festival. The series will run from May 26 through July 25 on the Las Vegas Strip, once again hosted
The goal will be to see if either can go a year without alcohol, cigarettes or drugs Two well-known poker pros have added a new side wager to their rivalry. Michael Mizrachi and Chino Rheem agreed to a $100,000 prop bet centered not on cards, but on lifestyle discipline. The challenge is simple in theory:
Exploiting weaknesses is about consistent adjustments based on evidence Heads-up poker is a different animal compared to full-ring or six-max games. With only two players battling, every decision carries more weight. Success often comes down to recognizing your opponent’s tendencies quickly and adjusting before they adjust to you. The first step is observation. Pay attention
Alex “KDog Poker” Kobzyev finds out it’s difficult changing $100 into $30,000 A young Texas poker vlogger saw his ambitious bankroll challenge come to a quick and painful end. Alex “KDog Poker” Kobzyev set out to turn $100 into $30,000 in one month, fully aware the odds were stacked against him. The challenge lasted just
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