The septuagenarian’s death follows just five months after Texas Dolly’s passing Louise Brunson, the wife of the late poker icon Doyle Brunson, has passed away, according to a post on social media by their daughter, Pamela Brunson. The couple spent many of their 62 years of marriage living in Las Vegas. Meeting in 1959, they
A pair on the board can significantly change the dynamic of the hand In Texas Hold’em, playing a straight when the board pairs requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning the pot. When the board pairs, it means that one of the community cards on the board is the same rank as
Detroit’s casino workers are striking for more money, leading to chaos in the poker rooms Three Detroit casinos have temporarily closed their poker rooms after 3,700 employees went on strike. The venues will remain in operation while the strike continues, but the poker rooms at the MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino have been closed
The Super High Roller Bowl added a new PLO event this year, and it was a huge success Jared Bleznick battled with Stephen Chidwick and Isaac Haxton for six hours to win the inaugural $100,000 Super High Roller Bowl Pot-Limit Omaha championship at PokerGO Studio. The trio beat out 38 total players to battle for
As in Texas Hold’em, pre-flop play in PLO can determine the game’s movement In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), the pre-flop phase is a crucial juncture that can significantly influence the outcome of the entire hand. Unlike Texas Hold’em, players in PLO are dealt four hole cards, adding complexity and strategic depth to pre-flop decisions. Starting hand
Harrah’s New Orleans hosted the fourth year of the awards earlier this week Barstool Sports’ Ben Mintz hosted the fourth annual Gulf Coast Poker Awards during the Poker Gras Festival at Harrah’s New Orleans on October 15. The ceremony recognized the achievements of poker players and industry personnel, with seven people awarded trophies in various
Chris Battenfield is cleared of allegations he used real-time assistance at the online tables WSOP.com has lifted the temporary hold placed on Chris Battenfield’s account after concluding he didn’t use Real Time Assistance (RTA) after being accused of cheating in a recent bracelet event. Mike “BrockLesnar” Holtz initially took to Twitter/X and accused Battenfield of
Folding is as much a part of poker as betting, but use it with caution In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of folding is as crucial as knowing when to play aggressively. While a well-timed fold can save your chips and position you strategically for future hands, folding too frequently can lead to missed opportunities
Big names like Adrian Mateos and Juan Pardo continue to shine at the felt The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus began on October 11, featuring 59 events, including the $5,300 EPT Cyprus main event from October 16-22. Buy-ins range from $330 to $50,000 for the super high roller event. Champions have already been crowned
The Spanish pro didn’t need much time to bring the tournament to its end The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus $50,000 Super High Roller event at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa finished earlier than the three days it was scheduled after Day 2 was extended late into the night. Juan Pardo of
Being able to quickly calculate pot odds with multiple outs will make you a better player In Texas Hold’em, navigating the complexities of different hand combinations is essential for any player striving for success. One such scenario that often arises is holding top pair and a gutshot straight draw. This seemingly strong hand can be
The WSOP and GGPoker are playing tricks with the tournament series’ guarantees GGPoker and World Series of Poker (WSOP) made news in August after announcing a $50 million poker festival to be held in November and December at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas. Now, because of low initial interest and two other big European
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