Six more poker pros have confirmed they’ll join Phil Ivey in the high-stakes game Phil Ivey was the first pro to verify his participation in the $1 million buy-in Big One for One Drop at the WPT World Championship. The WPT ambassador and six more players confirmed they will join him at Wynn Las Vegas
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How to steal blinds in Texas Hold’em
Stealing blinds in Texas Hold ’em can help put opponents on edge In Texas Hold’em, the skillful art of stealing blinds is an essential strategy that can significantly impact a player’s chip stack and overall success at the table. Blinds, both the small blind and big blind, represent forced bets that players need to contribute
The ONCOOP Main Event taken down by ‘Wrsport1015’
The poker tournament for Ontario players proved to be a huge success The ONCOOP Main Event generated a prize pool of CAD 206,360 (US $150,251), with 87 players in the money, including “dusty truth,” who finished 83rd for CAD 682 (US $497) and won three events at the series. PokerStars team pro Arlie “Prince Pablo”
How to properly play gutshots in Texas Hold’em
Gutshots provide a unique situation for poker players that requires caution In Texas Hold’em, playing gutshots, or inside straight draws, requires a strategic approach to maximize potential gains while minimizing risks. A gutshot occurs when a player has four consecutive cards with one missing in the middle, and completing the inside straight on the next
WSOP Online Main Event sets a new record
Online poker tournaments continue to gain additional support from players Well-known online grinder Bert “girafganger7” Stevens has won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online Main Event on GGPoker for his biggest career score. The Belgian overcame a field of 6,023 entrants to win the $2,783,433 prize while also setting a world record. Stoyan Madanzhiev
How to fold correctly in Texas Hold’em
There are different ways, and times, to fold in Texas Hold’em Mastering the art of folding is a crucial skill in Texas Hold’em, separating the amateurs from the seasoned players. While the allure of staying in a hand and chasing a potential win can be tempting, knowing when to fold is often the key to
Shannon Shorr wins first WSOP bracelet in the WSOP US Online Series
The longtime player finally finds his rhythm, adding his name to an exclusive list The list of poker players on the “Best Without a Bracelet” list just got a bit shorter as longtime pro Shannon Shorr shipped the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online – Domestic Bracelet #17 – $2,000 NLH 6-Max event on Sunday
The Global Poker Celebrity Challenge gets underway today
The poker tournament features a number of celebrities from different fields Global Poker launched its first-ever Celebrity Challenge, beginning with the Paul George Celebrity Campaign, which ran from September 19 – October 1. Starting today, poker players will have a chance to play against another NBA star in the Karl-Anthony Towns Celebrity Campaign running through
Isaac Haxton takes down the Super High Roller Bowl
The poker pro is on a solid run and adds another $2.76 million to his stack of winnings Isaac Haxton continues adding to his winnings during the best year of his poker career, taking the Super High Roller Bowl championship after beating Andrew ‘Chewy’ Lichtenberger heads-up for $2.76 million last night in Las Vegas. The
How to improve your Texas Hold’em MTT skills
Multi-tabling requires a lot of discipline and quick thinking Improving your Texas Hold’em Multi-Table Tournament (MTT) skills requires a combination of strategic thinking, adaptability, and a keen understanding of tournament dynamics. There are several key aspects to focus on for enhancing your MTT performance. In the early stages of a tournament, focus on playing premium
Poker Power Ladies Home Game becomes a huge success
Actress Julianne Hough takes the title in the life-changing game Actress Julianne Hough adds her name to a long list of celebrities to participate in live poker. She won a recent Poker Power Ladies Home Game tournament featuring powerful women to encourage ladies to become more self-confident. The tournament was held at the home of
Richard Lee ships WPT Australian Main Event
The Aussie player turns $8,000 into $550,000 after outlasting 559 others The World Poker Tour (WPT) Main Event was the most recent big-money tournament to run in Australia. Six hundred players paid the $8,000 buy-in, culminating in six players reaching the final table, hoping to win the top prize of over $500,000. Richard Lee was