Watts argues that police had no right to raid his game and make arrests Gary Watts, a South Carolina poker player, is taking the state to court in a case that could reshape how private poker games are treated under local law. Watts argues that he and his friends were unfairly targeted when authorities raided
The best heads-up players thrive because they learn how to minimize the impact of bad luck In heads-up poker, the constant back-and-forth between luck and skill is more obvious than in almost any other poker format. With only two players at the table, every hand is contested, and there is no room to wait around
The poker platform is allegedly unable to schedule the upgrade at another time PokerStars has announced it will not be hosting its Fall Championship of Online Poker (COOP) in the US this year, ending a nine-year streak. The operator cited ongoing “platform upgrades” as the reason for the cancellation, signaling that technical changes and future
The win gave him another $117,000 to add to his growing bankroll Alex Montgomery has etched his name into the history of the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event after claiming victory at Dusk Till Dawn. The English player outlasted a huge field of 937 entries to secure the title, the trophy, and a
In Short Deck, understanding how patterns interact with the higher variance of the game is essential Short Deck, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, has grown popular in recent years thanks to its fast pace and big action. With fewer cards in the deck and a unique hand ranking system, betting patterns become even more
Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add the bill to the Defense budget A push to roll back a controversial new gambling tax has stalled in Washington, leaving US poker players and other gamblers bracing for changes set to take effect in 2026. Unfortunately, the GOP-controlled Rules Committee did not accept the FAIR BET Act
Joshua Butler turned his competitive spirit into almost $50,000 after winning the event Joshua Butler is no stranger to competition, but his biggest win to date didn’t come from a fishing tournament. The Alabama native, best known as a professional bass fisherman, claimed the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix Tunica Main Event at Horseshoe
Understanding cold decks will help you prepare mentally and strategically for the long game Cold decks are an inevitable part of poker, and how they influence a player’s results varies significantly between multi-table tournaments (MTTs) and cash games. A cold deck refers to situations where strong hands are consistently beaten by even stronger ones, or
The lineup’s Main Event won’t include a guaranteed prize pool The World Poker Tour has unveiled the complete schedule for its upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, running December 2–22. This year’s festival features 78 events with buy-ins spanning from $600 up to $25,800, promising a wide range of action for players across
This was the Italian’s first live tournament win, although he’s had success online Davide Iannaco captured his first live tournament victory this week by taking down the SiGMA Poker Tour Malta Main Event at Portomaso Casino. After a grueling 12-hour final day, the Italian player, now based in Malta, overcame a tough heads-up battle against
Tournament success often comes down to adjusting smoothly to each blind increase In tournament poker, one of the most critical adjustments players must make comes when the blinds start to rise. Unlike cash games, where stack sizes stay relatively steady, blinds in Texas Hold’em tournaments increase at set intervals, constantly putting pressure on players to
The Texas Supreme Court rejected the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) permit A Texas poker club has emerged victorious after a lengthy legal fight with the city of Dallas. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) operating permit, bringing an end to a three-year
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