The series begins in less than a month and the new guarantee is a step up from last year PokerStars is set to enhance the experience for female poker players with a special $30,000 guaranteed prize pool at the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas. The Women’s Event, scheduled for November 5, features
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NFL Legend Says This Is The Secret To (Poker) Success
“Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling.” – Bill Belichick When it comes to poker, everyone enters the game with a bit of talent, even if they barely know the rules of the game. Sometimes it comes from experience in other 1v1 strategy games, such as chess, while other times it comes from a
Patrick Bueno Captures WSOP Title After Very Long Dry Spell
The French poker pro was last seen at a WSOP Final Table more than 12 years ago After a long stretch without a major victory, French poker pro Patrick Bueno has captured a World Series of Poker (WSOP) title, bringing an end to a dry spell that spanned over a decade. Bueno, who hadn’t cashed
Maximizing Pot Size When Holding Strong Hands in Pot-Limit Omaha
Push your advantage by making sizable bets when necessary Maximizing the pot size in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) when holding a strong hand is essential for capitalizing on your advantage. Unlike Texas Hold’em, PLO deals each player four hole cards instead of two, leading to more hand combinations and increased chances of big hands. Strategic thinking
Latest Global Poker Index Rankings Don’t Show Much Movement
Jesse Lonis keeps the top spot for the 20th consecutive week The latest Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings show little movement as the poker industry heads into the final stretch of 2024. Jesse Lonis continues to dominate, holding the top spot for an impressive 20th consecutive week. His success includes a strong performance at EPT
Alex Foxen Pulls off Unfortunate Wins, Defeats Wife Two Times at WSOPE
The long-time poker grinder sent wife Kristen to the rail twice in two events At the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) this week, an unusual dynamic unfolded between husband-and-wife poker pros Alex and Kristen Foxen. During the €25,000 (US$27,600) No-Limit Hold ’em high roller event, Alex found himself eliminating his wife not once, but
Advanced Techniques for Applying Pressure on the Bubble in Texas Hold’em
While aggression is key, it’s crucial not to be overly reckless in Texas Hold’em Applying pressure on the bubble in Texas Hold’em tournaments is a critical skill that separates experienced players from the rest. The “bubble” refers to the stage in a tournament when only a few players need to be eliminated before reaching the
WSOPE Proves Lucky for Two Italian Poker Players
Both players scored a pair of victories each during the series Two Italian poker players have enjoyed a lucky streak at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) this week, both securing their second career bracelets. Taking place in Rozvadov, the event has been fascinating, even as the online bracelet events grab some attention. Ermanno
Dennis Weiss Picks up First Bracelet at WSOP Europe
The German player closed out the PLO series of events with a big win Dennis Weiss claimed his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet at the 2024 WSOP Europe, winning Event #6: €5,000 (US$5,525) Pot-Limit Omaha and taking home €159,897 (US$170,000). The tournament, hosted at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, saw Weiss outlast a competitive
Reverse Implied Odds in Texas Hold’em and Its Impact on Middle Pocket Pairs
Being aware of reverse implied odds can help you avoid costly mistakes Reverse implied odds play a critical role in Texas Hold’em, particularly when holding middle pocket pairs like 7s, 8s, or 9s. Understanding reverse implied odds can help a player avoid situations where they may win small pots but lose big ones, which is
Mixed Game Festival IX Coming to Resorts World Las Vegas Next Month
The series runs concurrently with the North American Poker Tour The Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival is returning for its ninth edition at Resorts World Las Vegas next month, running from November 3-7. The festival takes place alongside the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas, making it an exciting time for poker enthusiasts looking
Michael Estes Ships WSOP Circuit Hammond Main Event for $198,000
Estes defeated Grant Keller for the title and the top prize Michael Estes took home a major victory at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Hammond Main Event, winning the top prize of $198,576. The $1,700 buy-in tournament, hosted at the Horseshoe Hammond casino in Indiana, attracted 746 players, but Estes outlasted the field