Poker fans can catch the action at the tables in this huge festival BetMGM has just disclosed a collaboration with poker media platform PokerOrg as the authorized partner for the Borgata Winter Poker Open. The Open has $10 million in guaranteed prizes available and is set to take place at the ‘prime poker hub’ on
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Dan Sepiol is now a WPT World Champ
The win leads to a $5.2-million payday after cutting a deal with the runner-up Dan Sepiol secured his biggest career cash after winning the World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship $10,400 main event, besting his second-best score by over $5 million. Sepiol and his backers will divide the $5,282,954 prize he won in the $40 million
How to defend your big blind like a pro in Texas Hold’em
Poker players need to understand the value of the big blind to make the most of it Defending your big blind like a pro in Texas Hold’em is crucial for maintaining a balanced and strategic approach to the game. The big blind is a vulnerable position, but with the right tactics, you can turn it
Louisiana’s governor has a penchant for poker
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards admits to holding poker games in the governor’s mansion Like many other politicians, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is a poker fan, hosting many low-stakes poker games at the governor’s mansion over his eight-year term. The games would feature top administration officials, state senators and lobbyists but were much different
Poker player allegedly held captive in extortion scheme
George Janssen claims he was held for over a month Federal investigators are reportedly investigating the alleged kidnapping of a Michigan poker player and four-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Ring winner, who was held captive for over a month as part of a two-year extortion plot. Local news reports say that George Janssen
Advanced street strategies in Texas Hold’em
Each street in Texas Hold’em requires a distinct approach to betting Advanced street strategies in Texas Hold’em involve navigating the different betting rounds (pre-flop, flop, turn and river) with precision and adaptability. Mastering these strategies is crucial for staying ahead in the game and outplaying opponents. In the pre-flop stage, skilled players carefully select starting
Charity Series of Poker to host tournament in January
The tourney, along with an awards dinner, celebrates those who keep the organization alive The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) will host an awards dinner and poker tournament to kick off the new year, which honors all players, staff, volunteers and sponsors who helped make their endeavors possible in 2023. The exciting evening of festivities
This Spiritual Teacher Will Transform Your Poker Game
I recently heard author Eckhart Tolle speaking on the topic of meditation and one thing he said struck me as applicable not just to meditation, but to all walks of life — poker included. Tolle was discussing how when most people begin meditating, they try to sit in meditation for far too long. When you’re
Ren Lin finds success at the WPT World Championship
Lin takes down Jason Koon on his way to making poker history Ren Lin continued having success on Day 4 of the 2023 WPT World Championship on Monday, finishing third in chips at the end of the night and among the 45 players remaining as the final table approached, along with the $5.6 million prize
Strategies for stealing blinds and antes in Pot-Limit Omaha
Positional awareness is key to stealing blinds when playing PLO In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), stealing blinds and antes is a nuanced art that demands a strategic approach due to the game’s four-hole card nature and the potential for strong hands lurking among opponents. Here are several effective strategies for pilfering blinds and antes in PLO:
Beau Rivage casino adds new poker room
The Mississippi casino is ready to cater to the poker community The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has announced the opening of a new poker room just before its biggest event of the year, the Beau Ridge Heater Poker Tournament. The new poker room is located between the newly-renovated Buffet and the Buffalo Zone, adjacent
Bin Weng takes down the WPT World Championship High Roller event
The poker pro has scored three big WPT wins this year, as well as other victories Bin Weng has added another title to his stellar 2023 accomplishments. The 40-year-old Philadelphia pro began the year with his first $1 million cash at the $5,300 buy-in The Return at the Borgata and wrapped it up with another