Chris Battenfield is cleared of allegations he used real-time assistance at the online tables WSOP.com has lifted the temporary hold placed on Chris Battenfield’s account after concluding he didn’t use Real Time Assistance (RTA) after being accused of cheating in a recent bracelet event. Mike “BrockLesnar” Holtz initially took to Twitter/X and accused Battenfield of
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How to know if you’re folding too much in Texas Hold’em
Folding is as much a part of poker as betting, but use it with caution In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of folding is as crucial as knowing when to play aggressively. While a well-timed fold can save your chips and position you strategically for future hands, folding too frequently can lead to missed opportunities
European Poker Tour Cyprus continues to find big winners
Big names like Adrian Mateos and Juan Pardo continue to shine at the felt The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus began on October 11, featuring 59 events, including the $5,300 EPT Cyprus main event from October 16-22. Buy-ins range from $330 to $50,000 for the super high roller event. Champions have already been crowned
Juan Pardo takes down the EPT Cyprus $50,000 Super High Roller
The Spanish pro didn’t need much time to bring the tournament to its end The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus $50,000 Super High Roller event at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa finished earlier than the three days it was scheduled after Day 2 was extended late into the night. Juan Pardo of
How to play top pair and a gutshot in Texas Hold’em
Being able to quickly calculate pot odds with multiple outs will make you a better player In Texas Hold’em, navigating the complexities of different hand combinations is essential for any player striving for success. One such scenario that often arises is holding top pair and a gutshot straight draw. This seemingly strong hand can be
GGPoker, WSOP catch heat from players over Bahamas poker festival
The WSOP and GGPoker are playing tricks with the tournament series’ guarantees GGPoker and World Series of Poker (WSOP) made news in August after announcing a $50 million poker festival to be held in November and December at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas. Now, because of low initial interest and two other big European
Travis Young becomes the latest MSPT Michigan State Poker Champ
A record-setting poker tournament ends with a huge payout for poker pro Travis Young The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Michigan State Poker Championship concluded on Sunday night as Travis Young beat out 2,883 entrants to become champion of the $1,100 buy-in event and take home the top prize of $297,997. The Firekeepers Casino Hotel in
How to turn a missed flush draw into a winning bluff in Texas Hold’em
Knowing how and when to bluff in Texas Hold’em is a necessary skill for winning In the world of Texas Hold’em, turning a missed flush draw into a winning bluff requires strategic finesse and a keen understanding of your opponents’ playing styles. When the community cards fail to complete your flush, transforming that apparent setback
PokerStars forced to slow down poker ops, exits Norway
The global poker platform has decided to throw in the towel on Norwegian players In a strategic move, PokerStars has confirmed its decision to cease operations in Norway by the end of this month. The announcement was substantiated by Poker Industry PRO, revealing that an email notification was dispatched to players last week, informing them
‘Chino’ Rheem takes the PGT Championship title plus bonus
The poker pro comes out on top of another successful tournament series Maxx Coleman displayed his poker skills across various games at the PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas last night to take the $25,000 Ten-Game Championship Event of the PGT Mixed Games II. However, ‘Chino’ Rheem would push him to the limit and capture the
How to become a pro at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em
Winning in Texas Hold’em means adapting to different table dynamics Becoming proficient at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em is a nuanced skill that requires a strategic understanding of the game and an ability to adapt to various table dynamics. Limp-calling, the act of entering a pot by merely calling the minimum bet (the big blind)
WSOPC Thunder Valley sees poker pros collect new rings
The WSOP Circuit series continues to reward players with rings and cash California poker pro Michael Persky has had a successful year so far in 2023. He won $175,595 at the first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Graton Main Event six weeks ago, then took the WSOPC Thunder Valley $1,700 Buy-In Main Event for