John Racener bounced back from near elimination to win $151,200 in the tournament John Racener is the newest champion at the 2024 PokerGO Tour Mixed Games festival after the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event runner-up took the $10,200 buy-in triple stud event to earn $151,200. He outlasted 42 other players at the tournament,
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Phil Laak back on High Stakes Poker after 14-year hiatus
The long-time poker pro hasn’t been on the show since it was hosted by the Game Show Network Phil Laak appeared on High Stakes Poker Monday night for the first time since 2011 when the show was featured on the Game Show Network. Episode 3 of Season 12 featured a kaleidoscope of personalities at the
Understanding the strategic nuances of Mixed Texas Hold’em betting rounds
Mixed Texas Hold’em is a unique variant that requires a different strategic approach Understanding the strategic nuances of Mixed Texas Hold’em betting rounds is essential for maximizing your chances of success in this dynamic and challenging variation of the classic poker game. Mixed Texas Hold’em combines elements of both no-limit and fixed-limit Hold’em, presenting players
WPT Rolling Thunder Championship coming to California this month
Thunder Valley Casino Resort will host the WPT tourney beginning March 23 Thunder Valley Casino Resort is a popular stop on the World Poker Tour and will host the 2024 edition of the $3,500 buy-in WPT Rolling Thunder Championship from March 23-26. The tournament in Lincoln, California, near Sacramento, typically draws a large number of
Poker Hall of Famers Hennigan and Eskandani not slowing down
The two poker greats scored their latest big pots in the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games series Several Poker Hall of Famers had a good week last week at the tables, especially a couple of longtime pros who were inducted in 2018. John Hennigan and Mori Eskandani took wins at the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Mixed
Effective bankroll management techniques for online Texas Hold’em
Managing your bankroll is the first step to getting the most out of online poker Effective bankroll management is crucial for success in online Texas Hold’em. Here are some techniques to help you manage your bankroll effectively: Determine how much money you can afford to lose and set a budget accordingly. This will help you
WPT Global announced new online poker leaderboard
The WPT wants to give a boost to the online poker experience As online poker continues to increase in popularity, WPT Global is raising the stakes in 2024. It recently announced a new worldwide leaderboard that will pay prizes to the top players. The new rankings will pay players who finish in the top 100
The Ideal Poker Self
You may not use these words, but you already know what I’m about to tell you: the real battle does not take place externally, but on the inside – between your ideal and imperfect selves. Every day these two sides engage in a vicious fight to secure control over your mind, spirit and, ultimately, the
WPT Ambassador Brad Owen to host Meet-Up Game at Seminole Hard Rock
The game will take place just ahead of the Poker Showdown Championship World Poker Tour (WPT) Ambassador Brad Owen will host a WPT Tour Meet-Up Game (MUG) to open the impending WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship series in Hollywood, Florida. “As we prepare to make our 2024 debut at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
The art of the squeeze play in PLO tournaments
The squeeze play is a powerful tool in a PLO tournament arsenal when used correctly The squeeze play is a strategic maneuver in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments that can be both powerful and risky. It involves making a large raise or re-raise in a multi-way pot to force opponents to fold, thereby increasing your chances
Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Casino to add new poker room
The casino is the latest to recognize the popularity of poker The Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee confirmed that the grand opening of its new poker room and sportsbook will be on May 3, 2024. The new addition will include 14 tables and house a Las Vegas-style sportsbook. It’s all part of a $190 million
Maurice Hawkins falls short of adding 16th WSOP Circuit ring
Tyler Barnes gets in the way of the formidable WSOP Circuit grinder The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) has had many big headlines recently, including Ari Engel winning his record 17th ring online and Daniel Lowery picking up his 15th ring at WSOPC Cherokee. Maurice Hawkins, the former WSOPC ring leader, nearly won a