The Mexican poker pro also led his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament Ángel Guillén had a dream run at WPT Australia, taking home two titles in just 72 hours while also leading his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament. The WPT Global Ambassador earned a combined
The goal isn’t to avoid bad luck; it’s to respond to it with focus and a plan for continuous growth Every poker player has faced the frustration of a cold deck—a stretch where the cards seem determined to go against you. These sessions can feel like a test of patience and discipline, pushing even experienced
The upcoming series will include 18 Gold Card events The 16th season of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is coming to an end, with its final stop taking place at Running Aces Casino in Minnesota. The Winter Poker Classic, set for December 2–14, will feature 18 Gold Card events and serve as the last chance
Sam Kiki wasn’t fooled and walked away with the hand Alan Keating, known for his fearless approach to high-stakes poker, found himself on the losing end of a $1.3 million hand during a special edition of High Stakes Poker on Sunday night. Playing at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Keating attempted an ambitious bluff
The best players learn to identify which environment they’re in and adjust seamlessly Tournament poker often requires players to adjust their strategy based on the payout structure, and understanding the difference between flat and top-heavy prizes is essential. A flat payout spreads winnings more evenly across finishing positions, rewarding consistency and survival. In contrast, a
MGM claims a message about a guarantee with the event was erroneous Players at the RunGood Poker Series Grand Prix at MGM National Harbor in Maryland were left frustrated after discovering a key event’s guaranteed prize pool was not being honored. The $2,200 Purple Chip Bounty tournament had been listed online with a $40,000 guarantee,
Andrews earned $111,300 from the main prize pool and an additional $220,000 in bounties Cherish Andrews has added another major win to her outstanding 2025 campaign, capturing the $10,300 Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour stop in Las Vegas. The tournament, held at Resorts World, drew 84 entrants and featured some
Learning to exploit mistakes, misreads and psychological patterns gives you a decisive edge Short Deck Poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, changes many traditional poker dynamics by removing cards two through five from the deck. With fewer cards, hand values shift dramatically, and players must rethink which strategies generate the most profit. Exploitative play—adjusting
The series follows some of the biggest names on the poker tournament circuit The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has launched its new docuseries No Limit on YouTube, giving fans a rare look at the personalities and stories behind the game’s biggest stars. The series focuses less on cards and strategy and more on the
Cristos could spend up to 48 months behind bars for his recent attacks Professional poker player Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to between 14 and 48 months in prison by a Nevada judge after pleading guilty to attempted stalking using electronic communication. District Judge Monica Trujillo delivered the sentence, citing Cristos’ repeated pattern of harassment
Switching strategies is about staying one step ahead of your competition Heads-up poker is one of the purest tests of skill, forcing players to adapt quickly to a single opponent’s tendencies. Unlike fullring or six-max games, there’s no hiding—every hand matters, and every action reveals information. Knowing when to switch up your strategy in heads-up
Federal investigators are targeting a career criminal with charges of extortion Federal investigators have filed a criminal complaint against 52-year-old Assaf Waknine, an Israeli national with a long criminal history, accusing him of threatening the host of a high-stakes poker game in Beverly Hills. Court documents allege that Waknine, who also goes by “Ace,” attempted
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