The $50,000 NLHE Eight-Max tournament delivered a massive prize pool to players With 124 entrants and a prize pool of $5,921,000, the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 No-Limit Hold ’em Eight-Max event proved to be quite the spectacle. The top 19 entrants divvied up the prize pool, with Leon Sturm putting on a
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These could be the best “secret” tips about playing Texas Hold ’em
Improving at the poker tables comes with practice, as well as following unspoken rules When it comes to playing Texas Hold’em, there is no shortage of advice for beginners. Despite this, there are certain pointers that are rarely discussed but hold great importance for gamers. In order to gain an edge over your opponents, it
The WSOP 2023 series is going to set a bunch of records
Players from everywhere have descended on Las Vegas to participate in the events The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has smashed previous records and is steering towards creating a new attendance record. This live poker event has become a much-awaited festival in the gaming world, promising high-stakes tournaments. The attendance rate has surged by
Simone Andrian takes down WPT San Remo Main Event
The Italian poker player captures his first WPT Prime title Simone Andrian from Italy clinched the title of World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime San Remo champion on June 11. By emerging victorious at the Casino San Remo, located on the Italian Riviera, Andrian earned a top prize of $157,973, as well as his first WPT
How “cognitive science” can help you play better poker
There’s science in becoming the best possible poker player For years now, poker has been a crowd favorite worldwide. Despite its varying styles and genres, the game has managed to maintain its gameplay mechanics, high-level of strategy, and entertainment value. Still, as it continues to reach new heights in popularity, the game’s recognition has also
The WSOP continues to award bracelets and prize money
Poker players from around the world are cashing in at this year’s event In just 24 live bracelet events and five online bracelet events, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2023 has already distributed over $62.4 million in prize money. With players winning titles daily, the series has proven to be a successful endeavor, evidenced
Michael Rodrigues wins WSOP inaugural Badugi bracelet
Badugi is a poker variant that’s beginning to capture the interest of players everywhere In its debut at the WSOP, Michael Rodrigues emerged victorious with the first WSOP Badugi bracelet. Against 516 entries in the WSOP $1,500 Badugi event, the Portuguese player conquered the competition and took home a total of $144,678 in winnings. This
Using an aggressive approach in poker to win more pots
It’s important to know how and when to play aggressively at the felt In essence, poker is a straightforward game that can be mastered by comprehending the fundamental guidelines and identifying the highest-ranking hands. This knowledge puts you at an advantage against other players, but being adept at playing the game is what sets a
MGM Resorts has a new poker vlogging policy
It took the gambling giant two years to create the policy, but it’s now in effect Vlogging enthusiasts who wish to capture poker live poker events or tournaments in the renowned ARIA Resort and Casino, Bellagio or other MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas can now do so. A novel policy has been put into
Rhode Island advances bill to legalize online gaming, including poker
State lawmakers believe they’ve figured out a legal path toward acceptance of the legislation The Rhode Island Senate approved SB948, a bill sponsored by Senator Ruggeri to legalize online gambling and poker in the state. This has fueled hopes for expansion in 2023, especially since the bill has now been passed to the House for
Brian Yoon picks up fifth WSOP bracelet
Yoon has become part of an elite group of poker players to have at least five bracelets Adding another name to the brief lineup of poker players who have attained five or more gold bracelets at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Brian Yoon has emerged triumphant in the 2023 WSOP $10,000 Championship event. His
The most efficient way to learn how to play poker
There are a number of tools available to improve quickly at the poker tables Year after year, maintaining the title of poker champion becomes increasingly challenging. To keep ahead of the pack, one must take the game seriously and continue to expand their knowledge. However, numerous inexperienced players shy away from investing in poker lessons