Being aggressive in Texas Hold’em doesn’t mean being reckless In Texas Hold’em, finding the delicate equilibrium between aggression and caution is a pivotal skill that can define a player’s success. Striking the right balance involves understanding when to seize opportunities and when to exercise restraint, ensuring a strategic approach that maximizes potential gains while minimizing
Month: December 2023
WPT World Championship Festival produces more winners
Players continue to capture gold as the poker tournament series unfolds The World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship’s main event hasn’t started yet, but several winners have already taken home big prizes at the Wynn Las Vegas series. The $40-million guaranteed tournament series is the largest prize pool in poker history, kicking off on December
Financial payment processor Block launches new self-custody crypto wallet
The Jack Dorsey-backed company wants to make it easier for crypto fans to control their funds Block financial payment processor, co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has launched its self-custody Bitcoin wallet, meaning users who misplace their “Bitkey” wallet won’t need to enter a seed phrase to retrieve funds. In the December 7 announcement, developers said the
The impact of coaching changes on NFL betting decisions
Mid-season coaching changes will undoubtedly lead to changes in team performances In the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, coaching changes wield a profound influence on the dynamics of teams, player performance, and ultimately, betting decisions. The departure or arrival of a head coach can trigger a ripple effect that savvy bettors strategically leverage to gain
Strategies for interaction in online live dealer blackjack
Learning how to interact with others while playing live blackjack will improve the experience Engaging in online live dealer blackjack introduces a dynamic social element to the game, providing players with an immersive and interactive casino experience from the comfort of their homes. To optimize this unique aspect, employing effective strategies for interaction becomes crucial.
California cardrooms unite to protest legislation that could ban them
A bill that could force cardrooms out of the picture in California is causing friction Over 100 Los Angeles-area cardroom employees and supporters gathered in Fullerton on December 6 to protest a proposed bill that could lead to revenue and job losses for the industry. The gathering was held outside the office of Democratic state
Stephen Song adds three WSOP Circuit rings to his collection
Song only needed three weeks to pick up three more WSOP Circuit wins Stephen Song had three World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) rings at the start of November and hadn’t won a tournament in almost a year. However, the 27-year-old has doubled his ring collection and increased his career tournament winnings to nearly $6
Navigating multiway pots in Pot-Limit Omaha
Differences in hand values mean more analysis is needed when betting in PLO Navigating multiway pots in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) demands a nuanced understanding of the game dynamics, strategic adjustments, and a keen ability to assess the multitude of potential outcomes. In PLO, where each player is dealt four hole cards, the complexity of multiway
EPT Prague streaming schedule released
Poker fans will be able to follow almost all the EPT action as it takes place The 2023 European Poker Tour (EPT) series has officially begun at the Hilton Prague with the festival’s first event, the €1,100 (US$1,183) Eureka Main Event. Besides a busy tournament schedule, poker lovers have a lot to anticipate during the
MO MO MO PLO promotion continues this weekend
It’s Christmas Month which means you likely have a ton going on in your life right now, but if you’re a PLO player, you need to drop everything and read this! Our MO MO MO PLO promo started this past Sunday and is running through December 17th. It’s like Christmas has come early for Omaha
Why Speed Will Kill Your Poker Game
Judging by the actions of new poker players, one would think speed was a virtue to be admired. However the Ancient Stoics believed in temperance — defined as moderation or, more broadly, self-control as well as patience that were the characteristics to strive for. In poker, as in life, rushing can lead to missed opportunities
Blockchain tech company Debt Box accuses the SEC of fraud
The accusations are the latest salvo in a battle between crypto and the securities regulator The US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) initially deceived a court to freeze Debt Box’s assets, which was since reversed, with the blockchain tech company citing the action as grounds to dismiss the lawsuit. Debt Box and other defendants now