Rast took home $306,644 after a marathon heads-up battle against Andrew Yeh Brian Rast has added another highlight to an already legendary poker career. The Poker Hall of Famer clinched his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2025 WSOP. The tournament featured a tough field
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Incorporating 3-Bets and 4-Bets Into Your PLO Strategy
Incorporating 3-bets and 4-bets into your game means taking control of the pot before the flop In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), learning how to use 3-bets and 4-bets is a major step toward building a solid and aggressive strategy. These preflop raises allow you to isolate opponents, build bigger pots when you’re ahead, and force tougher
Houston Poker Club Gets Rowdy With Fight Involving Former NFL Player
Former NFL player Adrian Peterson got into a fight with another player after a hand A poker night at a Houston social club turned chaotic when former NFL star Adrian Peterson got into a physical altercation over a disputed hand. The incident took place on May 27 at JokerStars, a private club popular among local
Joey Couden Earns Second WSOP Bracelet Through $500 Salute to Warriors Event
The tourney also raised over $155,000 for veterans’ charities, including the USO Joey Couden has claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after winning the 2025 $500 Salute to Warriors event, outlasting a massive field of 3,937 entries. The Ohio native walked away with $187,937 for the win, but the tournament meant more
Starting Hand Selection: What To Play in Early Stages of Texas Hold’em Tourneys
Surviving the early game with a solid stack and minimal risk is often the best setup for later success In the early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament, smart starting hand selection can set the tone for your entire run. With deep stacks and relatively low blinds, there’s no need to take unnecessary risks. Instead,
Ten Finalists for 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Announced
Most poker fans will recognize all the names on this year’s list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the ten finalists for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame, setting the stage for one individual to be honored with one of poker’s most prestigious accolades. The existing Hall will make the final selection of
Jason Daly Denies Hellmuth on His Way To Second WSOP Bracelet
The title breaks a WSOP bracelet dry spell that has lingered since 2022 Jason Daly claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after a dominant run in Event #47: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better / Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better. The tournament drew a tough field to Horseshoe and
The Importance of Reading Board Textures in Short Deck Hold’em
The more accurately you can evaluate the possibilities, the better your decisions will be In Short Deck Hold’em, also known as 6+ Hold’em, reading board textures is even more critical than in traditional Texas Hold’em. With the 2s through 5s removed from the deck, hand values shift, and players need to adjust how they interpret
WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller Lands Winner $4.7M Prize
Long-time grinder Seth Davies picks up first WSOP bracelet The biggest buy-in event at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has wrapped up, and high-stakes pro Seth Davies is finally a WSOP bracelet winner. Davies took down Event #46: $250,000 Super High Roller, defeating a 63-entry field and earning a career-best payday of $4,752,551.
Carlos Leiva Wins WSOP $1,000 PLO Bracelet Event After Not Wanting To Play
The impromptu participation netted him another title and $237,852 Carlos Leiva wasn’t planning to enter the $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), but after some encouragement from friends and fellow Argentinians, he decided to jump in. That last-minute decision ended in the biggest win of his poker career—a WSOP gold
Identifying Myths about Small Pocket Pairs in Poker
Blindly following the idea that small pocket pairs are always profitable can lead to mistakes Small pocket pairs often create a lot of debate among poker players. While they can be powerful in the right situations, many common beliefs about these hands don’t hold up under scrutiny. Understanding the truth about small pairs like 2-2
2025 WSOP Player of the Year Race Has New Leader
Illinois-based poker pro Scott Bohlman is at the top of the charts following outstanding runs The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year (POY) race has a new frontrunner, and it’s not the name most expected. Illinois-based pro Scott Bohlman has surged to the top of the leaderboard with 2,144.27 points, setting