Nicholas Burris walks away a winner after making a last-minute decision to participate Nicholas Burris wasn’t even planning to play the RunGood Poker Series Tulsa Grand Prix Main Event, but a last-minute change of plans turned into a career highlight. After a canceled trip and a reminder from a friend, Burris made his way to
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Former NFL Player Emerges as Alleged Key Figure in Illegal Poker Scandal
Former LA Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is allegedly linked to a rigged poker game in Miami Federal investigators have uncovered another major layer in the ongoing sports gambling and poker scandal that has already rattled the NBA. The controversy now extends into the NFL, with former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates being
The Importance of Table Image: Maintaining Confidence with Bad Cards
A steady, self-assured presence can turn even a bad card run into an opportunity In poker, your table image—the way opponents perceive you—is one of your most powerful tools. Even when the cards aren’t going your way, maintaining confidence can keep you competitive. Players constantly read each other for signs of weakness, and a shaky
“Paradise Parlay” Bonus Added to Upcoming 2025 WSOP Super Main Event
Players have a chance to earn up to $250,000 in extra cash during the big game The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is adding even more excitement to its 2025 WSOP Paradise stop in the Bahamas with a new “Paradise Parlay” bonus program. The promotion gives top-performing players from the year an opportunity to earn
Controversial Poker Player and Casino Owner Kicked off X
Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has had his personal and business accounts suspended Finnish poker player and online casino owner Ossi “Monarch” Ketola has been removed from X after both his personal and business accounts were suspended this week. Ketola, who owns the Duel Casino platform, announced the news during a Twitch livestream, saying he was surprised
Blind Levels and Their Impact on Early Strategy
Stay aware of stack sizes, table behavior, and level timing to adapt as the blinds climb Blind levels are one of the most important factors in shaping early poker tournament strategy. They determine how quickly players are forced to act, how much pressure the table feels, and how aggressively players must play to survive. In
Mafia-Backed Poker Ring with Ties to the NBA Leads to Arrests
A major scandal involving illegal poker games and sports betting continues to unravel Federal authorities have uncovered a nationwide poker and betting operation allegedly backed by organized crime and linked to several high-profile sports figures. The scheme, according to prosecutors, relied on advanced cheating technology to defraud wealthy players during underground Texas Hold’em games held
How To Stay Sharp in Extended Heads-up Matches
Combine mental discipline, strategic adaptation, and self-care to remain sharp at the tables Extended heads-up matches test not only your technical skill but also your focus and emotional control. Staying sharp in these long battles requires more than knowing optimal ranges—it’s about maintaining mental endurance and adapting as the dynamics shift. The ability to stay
PGT Texas PLO Roundup Coming to Champions Club in Houston Next Month
The series will be held from November 14 to 24, with $1.35 in guaranteed cash The PokerGO Tour (PGT) is heading to Houston next month for the highly anticipated Texas PLO Roundup at Champions Club. Running from November 14 to 24, the event promises to be one of the biggest pot-limit Omaha (PLO) showcases in
Poker Pro Jordan Cristos Facing Jail Over Threats To Judge, Adam Pliska
The WPT champion has had several run-ins with the law recently Poker professional Jordan Cristos, known for his World Poker Tour victories and more than $3 million in career earnings, is now facing serious legal consequences in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old was arrested in June and has remained in custody at the Clark County Detention
Starting Hand Selection in PLO Tournaments
Understanding when to take calculated risks allows you to maximize profit Starting hand selection in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments is one of the most important aspects of success. Because every player receives four hole cards instead of two, hand strength changes dramatically before and after the flop. This means raw power alone isn’t enough —
Bad News for Poker in Thailand as PM Bans the Game
Only a month after recognizing poker as legal, the Thai government reverses course Poker enthusiasts in Thailand are facing a setback after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinstated a nationwide ban on poker games. The decision, announced on Wednesday, immediately overturned a previous order from former interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai that had briefly legalized poker in











