Mariano Grandoli reportedly made a $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games Mariano Grandoli, the popular poker vlogger known as “Mariano,” recently revealed a massive $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games. In a yearly recap video shared with his 200,000 YouTube subscribers, he detailed how he reached this seven-figure milestone across 92
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Leveraging Table Position for Maximum Value in Freezeouts
Ultimately, playing in position reduces your risk and increases your information In a poker freezeout, where you only get one chance to win, understanding table position is your most powerful asset. Position refers to where you sit relative to the dealer button, and it determines when you act during a hand. Acting last is a
MSPT Readies the Golden State Poker Championship in San Diego
The latest iteration of the series from January 8 through January 19 The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is heading to San Diego this week for the Golden State Poker Championship. Hosted at the Sycuan Casino Resort, the festival runs from January 8 through January 19. This stop follows a successful season opener in Las Vegas
Matthew Wantman Ships MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open in Vegas
This Las Vegas stop was just the beginning of a packed January schedule for the tour Matthew Wantman started the new year in the best way possible by winning the MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open at the Venetian Resort. The tournament kicked off the 17th season of the Major Series of Poker: The Tour,
The Myth of the Hot Hand: Understanding Trends in Cold Decks
Trends are temporary, and the rules of probability are the only things that stay constant at the table The “hot hand” is one of the most dangerous illusions to master. It’s the feeling that because you won the last few pots, you are somehow more likely to win the next one. This mindset often leads
Wynn Signature Series Now Underway, With Over $1.4 Million GTD
There are nine non-Hold’em mixed game events, with buy-ins ranging from $200 up to $1,100 Wynn Las Vegas is wasting no time following up on its massive WPT World Championship. After seeing Schuyler Thornton walk away with a $2 million score last month, the world-class poker room is starting the new year with its latest
Lex Veldhuis Announces PokerStars Exit, Returns to Streaming
Veldhuis has been a major figure in poker since the mid-2000s, building a huge following in the process Lex Veldhuis is back in front of the camera and back at the virtual tables. The popular poker streamer confirmed his return to Twitch this week while also announcing the end of his long-running partnership with PokerStars.
Reading Your Opponent: Tells and Behavioral Patterns in Heads-up Play
By staying focused and adjusting based on what you see, you turn small behavioral clues into real edges Heads-up poker strips the game down to its core. With only two players involved, every move carries more weight, and small details become easier to spot. Reading your opponent is no longer a bonus skill, but a
Roughrider Poker Tour Casino State Championship Sets New Record
A WSOP Main Event package may have helped push the attendance level to a new high The Roughrider Poker Tour Casino State Championship made history this weekend by drawing the largest poker field ever seen in North Dakota. A total of 1,655 entries packed the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort for the $250 buy-in event,
Daughter of Last Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller Shows Poker’s in the Blood
Katherine Kolberg is keeping the family poker legacy alive Poker talent clearly runs in the family for Katherine Kolberg, who picked up a title during the 2025 DeepStack Extravaganza IV at The Venetian Las Vegas. Kolberg, the daughter of Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller, added another accomplishment to her long résumé during the month-long
Exploiting Opponents’ Mistakes Near the Bubble in Satellites
Players who adjust their strategy to punish fear and desperation can turn others’ mistakes into a final seat Satellite tournaments create unique pressure near the bubble, where a few eliminations separate winners from nothing. Unlike standard events, all remaining seats carry equal value, making player behavior more predictable. This stage offers clear chances to take
MSPT Kicks off New Season With $500K GTD New Year’s Poker Open
This will be the 17th season for the series, with The Venetian set to be a host this month The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to launch its 17th season with a return to Las Vegas. Action begins this weekend at The Venetian Las Vegas with the $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open,











