The key to success is knowing when to set mine, apply pressure, or let go of the hand Playing out of position with small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em presents challenges, but the right strategies can help turn these hands into profitable opportunities. Small pocket pairs, typically ranging from 22 to 66, have strong set-mining
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Charity Series of Poker Awards Dinner and Tournament to Be Held This Wednesday
The annual event honors players and volunteers in the poker ecosystem The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) is set to host a special evening honoring the players, sponsors, and volunteers who have contributed to its success. The awards dinner and poker tournament will take place at Via Brasil Steakhouse in Las Vegas on Wednesday, marking
Mallory Klaus Takes Down Trailblazer Poker Tour Event $1M GTD Event
1,943 entries helped drive the prize pool to over $1.3 million Mallory Klaus emerged victorious in the Trailblazer Poker Tour’s $1,000,000 guaranteed event at Texas Card House in Dallas, overcoming a tough final table to claim the title and $211,745 in prize money. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 1,943 entries, pushing the total
Constructing a Balanced Range in PLO
By constructing a balanced range, you can maintain unpredictability and increase profitability Constructing a balanced range in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a crucial skill that separates advanced players from those who rely solely on big hands. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where players start with two hole cards, PLO deals four hole cards, significantly increasing the number
Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino To Host Big Stax Poker Tournament
The tournament series kicks off this coming Monday Parx Casino is gearing up for another edition of its popular Big Stax poker tournament series, set to run from February 10 through March 10. The event, now in its 34th year, has built a strong reputation among poker players on the East Coast, offering deep stack
William Stanford Ships 3 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Events
Stanford now has seven rings and is on his way to the top of the leaderboard William Stanford made a dominant statement at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica, winning three events and adding to his growing collection of championship rings. Entering the festival with four WSOP Circuit titles already under his belt, he wasted no
Essential Strategies for Success in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
By mastering aggression, adaptability and bluffing, you can improve your heads-up Texas Hold’em game Success in Heads-Up Texas Hold’em requires a different approach than traditional full-ring or six-max games. With only two players at the table, every hand is a battle, and strategic adjustments are key to gaining an edge. One of the most important
DraftKings Teams Up With the Celebrity Poker Tour
DraftKings continues to move deeper into the iGaming space DraftKings is strengthening its presence in the poker industry through a new partnership with the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT). This collaboration will officially begin on February 6 with CPT Game Night V, bringing together high-profile personalities and poker enthusiasts for an exciting event. The move comes
Jesse Lonis Adds WSOP Gold Ring to His Collection
The grinder took down the WSOP Online Circuit $125,000 No-Limit Hold’em to continue his run Jesse Lonis continues to make his mark in the poker world, adding another WSOP gold ring to his growing list of achievements. With an already impressive career that includes multiple high-profile wins and over $14 million in live tournament earnings,
The Importance of Position in Short Deck Hold’em
Mastering positional awareness is key to long-term success in Short Deck Hold’em Position plays a crucial role in Short Deck Hold’em, shaping the way players make decisions throughout a hand. Unlike traditional Texas Hold’em, Short Deck is played with a reduced deck, as all cards below a six are removed. This changes hand strengths, odds,
Virginia’s Hard Rock Bristol to Inaugurate New Poker Room
The casino’s new poker room will offer 14 tables and limited daily tournaments The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia is set to expand its gaming options with the grand opening of a new 14-table poker room on February 7. Positioned near the Tennessee border, the casino has been growing as a major
Jessie Bryant Picks up Sixth WSOPC Ring
The Arkansas poker pro shipped the $1,700 WSOPC Main Event at Tunica Horseshoe for his latest win Jessie Bryant has added another milestone to his poker career, securing his sixth World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after winning the $1,700 WSOPC Main Event at Tunica Horseshoe. The Arkansas native outlasted a field of 487