Falling Leaves, Rising Stakes: $1 Million Venom Warmup starts October 1st September 18, 2024 As the leaves start to fall, we’re turning up the heat with our $1 Million Venom Warmup! This sizzling tourney is your chance to get into fighting shape before our massive $5 Million NLH PKO Venom and $1.5 Million PLO PKO Venom kick off on October 13th. Starting Tuesday, October 1st, we’re stoking the flames
How To Read Your Opponents When Holding Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em September 18, 2024 Reading your opponents’ actions allows you to maximize the value of your middle pocket pairs Reading your opponents while holding middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is key to playing these hands effectively. Middle pocket pairs, such as 7s through 9s, can be tricky because they are strong enough to compete but vulnerable to overcards.
The Art of Stealing Blinds in Texas Hold’em Freerolls September 17, 2024 Stealing blinds can help give you an advantage as you quickly grow your stack Stealing blinds in Texas Hold’em freerolls is a key tactic that can give you a much-needed edge as the tournament progresses. In freerolls, where many players often play recklessly early on, finding the right spots to steal blinds can help you
Sunday Recap: OSS XL Keeps The Chips Flying September 16, 2024 The massive $40 Million OSS XL continued on Sunday with lots of big tournament action. If you didn’t take advantage of our busy weekend schedule, check out what you might have missed in our September 15th Sunday Recap. $200,000 GTD Euro Special Players in Europe and early birds took advantage of this $200K GTD tourney
Positional Considerations When Playing Flush Draws in Texas Hold’em September 16, 2024 Your position dictates how much information you have and how aggressive you should be When playing a flush draw in Texas Hold’em, positional awareness is crucial to maximizing your chances of success. Position refers to where you sit relative to the dealer button, and it can significantly influence how you approach a flush draw. In
The Importance of Fold Equity in PLO Tournaments September 13, 2024 Recognizing fold equity and using it effectively can distinguish a good PLO player from a great one Fold equity is a crucial concept in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, influencing both the decision-making process and the overall strategy of a successful player. In simple terms, fold equity refers to the potential to make an opponent fold
$40 Million OSS XL keeps rolling along September 12, 2024 The OSS XL is the extra-large version of our flagship tournament series. It began last Sunday and will run through Monday, September 30th. In total, there is over $40 Million in guaranteed prize pools. This series is perfect for you. How do we know? Well, it’s a definite because all our Online Super Series are
Calculating Your Expected Value in Bubble Situations in Texas Hold’em September 12, 2024 By considering chip value and position, you can calculate your expected value more accurately Understanding expected value (EV) is crucial in Texas Hold’em, especially in bubble situations. The bubble is the point in a tournament where only a few eliminations remain before reaching the payout stage. Players who survive this phase secure a minimum prize,
Using Position to Your Advantage in Texas Hold’em Freeroll Tournaments September 11, 2024 Recognizing the importance of position can give you a competitive edge Position in Texas Hold’em is one of the most crucial factors that can determine your success in freeroll tournaments. Understanding how to use your seat at the table to your advantage can significantly impact your decisions and overall gameplay. In Texas Hold’em, position refers
Understanding Pot and Implied Odds With Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em September 10, 2024 Pot odds and implied odds guide whether it’s worth continuing in a hand with middle pocket pairs Understanding pot odds and implied odds is essential for making informed decisions when playing with middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em. Middle pocket pairs, such as 7s, 8s, or 9s, can be tricky hands to play because they
Sunday Recap: $40 Million OSS XL gets underway September 9, 2024 Our massive $40 Million GTD OSS XL series got underway yesterday, but that was only part of the excitement! We also awarded eight packages to Uruguay to compete in the Enjoy Poker Series Main Event. Read our September 8th Sunday Recap for full details. Punta Del Este Satellites Yesterday was our Punta Del Este Satellite.
How to prepare for a big online poker series September 9, 2024 Editor’s Note: With the $40 Million OSS XL tournament series kicking off this Sunday, we reached out to ACR Pro Ana Marquez for her insights on preparing for an intensive online poker series. In this article, Ana shares her personal strategies for maintaining peak performance during extended periods of online play. Her advice covers nutrition,