Making the right mucking decisions against aggressive players requires a balance of patience and strategic adaptability In Texas Hold’em, deciding whether to muck a hand depends on multiple factors, with opponent aggression playing a crucial role. Aggressive players constantly apply pressure, forcing difficult decisions that can impact long-term profitability. Understanding how to respond to different
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Mid-States Poker Tour Now Known as Major Series of Poker: The Tour
This is the third time in just a few years that the brand has been changed The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is undergoing a major rebrand, officially becoming the Major Series of Poker: The Tour. This marks the second time the MSPT acronym has evolved. When it launched in 2009, it originally stood for the
Angela Jordison Wins Major Series of Poker Tour Event for $95,000
The victory pushed her all-time tournament winnings to almost $2 million Angela Jordison secured her second Major Series of Poker Tour title with a victory at Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood, Iowa. The win earned her $95,381, pushing her career tournament earnings past $1.7 million. This marks her second title in just a few months,
The Race to the Top of the WSOPC Ring Leaderboard Is Hot Once Again
Daniel Lowery has added two rings to move into a tie with Maurice Hawkins The battle for the top spot in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring leaderboard is heating up, with several players making significant moves in recent weeks. Daniel Lowery is the latest to shake up the rankings after winning two
Sergio Martinez Gonzalez Takes Down Largest PLO Tournament Pot Ever
The Spanish player has made history and brought new excitement to the Triton series Sergio Martinez Gonzalez has marked his name in poker history by claiming the largest prize ever awarded in a Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament. His victory at the $100,000 PLO event during the 2025 Triton Poker Jeju festival secured him a massive
Bryn Kenney Extends All-Time Poker Money Lead Over Justin Bonomo
Kenney took down a Triton Poker event to add almost $840,000 to his growing stack Bryn Kenney has increased his lead at the top of poker’s all-time money list following a significant victory at the 2025 Triton Poker Jeju event. Kenney won the $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em bounty turbo tournament, earning $839,000, which boosted his career
Maurice Hawkins Adds 18th WSOPC Ring, Moves Closer to New Record
The long-time WSOPC grinder is tied with Ari Engel for first place Maurice Hawkins secured his 18th World Series Of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring at the Horseshoe Baltimore $1,700 Main Event, matching Ari Engel for the most WSOPC rings ever won. The victory also marked his sixth WSOPC Main Event title, further solidifying his place
DNegs Takes Down PGT Event, Adds 10th PGT Title
Daniel Negreanu has picked up another big win and a $292,500 payday Daniel Negreanu has added another achievement to his legendary poker career by winning his 10th PokerGO Tour (PGT) title. The victory came in the $12,500 Dealer’s Choice event, where he took home $292,500 after defeating Nick Schulman in heads-up play. This win marks
Poker Hall of Famer Mori Eskandani Almost Wins Tournament Named After Him
The poker event producer made a solid run in the latest PokerGO Mori’s Mix event Poker Hall of Famer Mori Eskandani nearly secured victory in a tournament dedicated to his legacy but fell just short, finishing as the runner-up. The event, called Mori’s Mix, was part of the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games festival and featured
Jacqueline Sherwood Ships UK Open Ladies Championship
The tournament is one of several taking place as part of the annual UK Open Jacqueline Sherwood emerged as the champion of the UK Open Ladies Championship, defeating a field of 95 entrants to secure the title and a career-best payday of £2,180 (US$2,769). The tournament, featuring a £115 (US$145) buy-in, created a total prize
A New’ Drug-Free’ High-Stakes Poker Tournament Circuit May Be In the Works
The billionaire investor wants to rewrite how poker tournaments are played Chamath Palihapitiya is considering launching a high-stakes poker tournament series with a strict set of rules that would set it apart from existing events. The billionaire investor and poker enthusiast recently shared his idea on social media, sparking debate within the poker community. My
Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event Draws to a Close
The $1,600 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event awarded over $1 million in prize money The 2025 Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event wrapped up with intense action and a dramatic finish. The $1,600 buy-in No-Limit Holdem tournament, which carried a $1 million guarantee, attracted 588 entries. Although the turnout resulted in an overlay of over