Knowing when to muck can impact how opponents perceive your strategy In Texas Hold’em, the term “muck” refers to both the act of folding a hand and the pile of discarded cards during a game. Mucking typically occurs in two key situations: when a player folds their hand during a betting round or when they
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NSUS Group Acquires Producer of Hustler Casino Live
The company continues to expand its reach in the poker space NSUS Group, Inc. has expanded its presence in the poker industry by acquiring a stake in High Stakes Poker Productions, the company behind the popular live-streamed poker show, Hustler Casino Live. The deal involved purchasing the shares of Nick Vertucci, one of the show’s
DNegs Takes Down PGT Event, Adds 10th PGT Title
Daniel Negreanu has picked up another big win and a $292,500 payday Daniel Negreanu has added another achievement to his legendary poker career by winning his 10th PokerGO Tour (PGT) title. The victory came in the $12,500 Dealer’s Choice event, where he took home $292,500 after defeating Nick Schulman in heads-up play. This win marks
Understanding the Value of Suited vs. Offsuit Hands in Short Deck Hold’em
Understanding how hand values change in Short Deck is key to making better decisions Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, is a fast-paced variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that removes the twos, threes, fours, and fives from the deck. With only 36 cards in play, hand values shift significantly, making certain hands stronger
Multi-State Online Poker in Pennsylvania Could Arrive Within Months
The state’s gaming regulator has confirmed that progress is being made Pennsylvania is moving closer to joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), which would allow online poker players in the state to compete against those in other states. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the process is on track, and shared liquidity
Poker Hall of Famer Mori Eskandani Almost Wins Tournament Named After Him
The poker event producer made a solid run in the latest PokerGO Mori’s Mix event Poker Hall of Famer Mori Eskandani nearly secured victory in a tournament dedicated to his legacy but fell just short, finishing as the runner-up. The event, called Mori’s Mix, was part of the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games festival and featured
Understanding Implied Odds for Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold ’em
Careful evaluation of potential future winnings is necessary to turn these hands into winning plays Implied odds play a crucial role in Texas Hold ’em, especially when deciding whether to call a preflop raise with small pocket pairs. Unlike direct pot odds, which focus only on the immediate risk versus reward, implied odds consider potential
Poker Fans Can Buy Moneymaker Tour and Faded Spade Collectible Playing Cards
Card decks for both options are now being launched on Kickstarter Poker fans now have the chance to own a piece of Chris Moneymaker’s legacy through a new collaboration between the Moneymaker Tour and Faded Spade. The collectible decks, designed with poker enthusiasts and collectors in mind, are now available for backing on Kickstarter. Faded
Jeremy Ausmus Takes Down Record-Breaking Triton Tournament
The American poker pro added $1.8 million to his growing bank Jeremy Ausmus continues to build on his impressive poker career, adding another major title to his list of accomplishments. The American pro took down a record-breaking Triton Poker event in Jeju, winning the $25,000 buy-in tournament and securing a massive $1,892,000 payday. The event
How to Leverage Position in Heads-up Texas Hold’em Matches
By applying pressure and adjusting to opponent’s tendencies, you can maximize your edge in heads-up matches Position is one of the most important factors in heads-up Texas Hold’em. Since there are only two players, every hand consists of one player acting first and the other acting last. Understanding how to take advantage of position can
Poker Journalist Lance Bradley Launches New Poker Newsletter
The author of The Pursuit of Poker Success continues to focus on the popularity of the game Lance Bradley, a well-known figure in the poker media world, has launched a new project that aims to bring fresh and engaging poker coverage to fans. His new Substack newsletter, The Overlay, will feature in-depth stories, interviews, and
Australian Poker Hall of Famer Graeme Putt Passes Away
The man many knew as “Kiwi” was a regular on the Asia-Pacific poker circuit The poker community is mourning the loss of Graeme “Kiwi” Putt, a respected figure in the Australian and New Zealand poker scene. Putt, who was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame in 2014, was known for his deep passion