A smaller field led to a significant overlay to reach the guaranteed $2M prize pool The Borgata Spring Poker Open Main Event is in the books, but it probably wasn’t the event the casino had expected. The 706 entries for this tournament failed to reach the $2 million guarantee, causing an overlay of $249,120. The top 103 players finished in
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Maurice Hawkins picks up another WSOPC Ring
The long-time WSOP Circuit grinder moves into second place with his latest victory Maurice Hawkins moved into second place on the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring list after earning his 16th at the $1,700 buy-in WSOP Cherokee Main Event over 981 players to take the biggest cut of the nearly $1.5 million prize pool. Hawkins broke
Tips for implementing effective bluffing strategies after the flop
Your post-flop strategy in Texas Hold’em will play a huge role in how the hand progresses Bluffing is a crucial skill to have in poker, especially after the flop when the community cards are revealed. Implementing effective bluffing strategies after the flop in Texas Hold’em can help you deceive your opponents and win pots even with weaker hands. Here are
Chris Moneymaker takes down Triton Super High Roller event
The Poker Hall of Famer takes home almost $1 million with his latest victory Poker Hall of Famer Chris Moneymaker is a champion once again after besting 163 entrants to win the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $25,000 event. The $903,000 payout is the third biggest live cash of his career, putting him at almost $7 million in total earnings. Moneymaker also earned
Phil Hellmuth drops in on Vegas to celebrate 60th birthday
The Poker Brat rubbed elbows with Elon Musk and Draymond Green while taking Vegas by storm Phil Hellmuth, the poker champion known for his record 17 World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets, recently marked a milestone in an extravagant fashion. Although his 60th birthday isn’t until July 16, the Poker Brat decided to kick
How to calculate pot odds when playing rag hands in Texas Hold’em
There’s a lot more to consider when dealt a weak hand in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, pot odds are an essential concept that every player must understand to make informed decisions at the poker table. Calculating pot odds helps determine whether it’s profitable to continue playing a hand based on the potential payout relative
Hustler Casino Live episode doesn’t go well for Arden Cho
The actor lost four out of five hands in rapid succession Teen Wolf star Arden Cho had a night she’d soon like to forget on Friday’s edition of Hustler Casino Live. After going up $32,600, Cho faced huge losses in four out of five hands to end up as the biggest loser of the night.
Let Kobe Bryant Guide You Out of the Micros
If you’ve heard any stories about Kobe Bryant, they’re likely ones about his insane work ethic. Part passion and part obsession, Bryant’s willingness to suffer in the name of self-improvement has transcended the world of basketball and continues to inspire people all around the globe long after his tragic passing. Recently, while listening to former
Chidwick and two others wrap up the EPT Monte Carlo on a high note
Several high-rolling regulars once again proved themselves in the European Poker Tour The 2024 European Poker Tour Monte Carlo festival has come to an end, with several big tournaments crowning champions during the final weekend, including €5,300 main event winner Derk Van Luijk. Three popular high rollers also claimed wins at the series to move up in the
Secrets to successful post-flop play in PLO tournaments
Make sure you have a good grasp on hand equities before getting into Pot-Limit Omaha Post-flop play in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments is a critical factor in determining a player’s success. It requires careful analysis, strategic thinking and the ability to make well-informed decisions. Here are some secrets to successful post-flop play in PLO tournaments: In PLO, hand equities run much closer
Poker players can now register for this summer’s WSOP
The registration window is now open for one of the hottest poker tournament series of the year Registration has officially opened for the highly anticipated 2024 World Series of Poker, which will take place from May 28 to July 17 at The Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Players can register in person at Paris from 9:00 AM
Draft Your Fantasy Dream Team and Conquer Vegas from Home
The hottest poker series of the summer is just weeks away, but you don’t have to deal with the desert heat to cash in. In fact, this year you won’t have to play a single hand thanks to our inaugural Fantasy Poker League: Vegas promo. If you’re anything like us, the exhilaration of fantasy sports