Dealing with Different Player Types on the Texas Hold’em Bubble September 26, 2024 Understanding the tendencies of different player types on the bubble can give you a strategic edge When you’re on the bubble in Texas Hold’em, it’s one of the most nerve-wracking moments of a tournament. The bubble is the stage where one more elimination will send the remaining players into the money, so every decision counts.
Exploiting Your Opponents When Holding Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em September 25, 2024 By mixing aggression with well-timed caution, you can maximize the potential return In Texas Hold’em, middle pocket pairs like 7s, 8s, or 9s often present players with solid but tricky hands. They’re too strong to fold outright but also vulnerable to overcards and aggressive play. However, these hands can be highly profitable when you know
Step into the ring for our Dual Venom PKO Tournaments September 24, 2024 We’re throwing a one-two punch this October with not one, but two massive Venom PKO tournaments running simultaneously. It’s time to lace up your gloves and get ready for the fights of your life at the poker tables. First up is the $5 Million Guaranteed NLH PKO Venom, which has a history of eclipsing its
Planning for the Final Table in Freeroll Texas Hold’em Tournaments September 24, 2024 Paying attention to several factors will give you the best chance of success When it comes to freeroll Texas Hold’em tournaments, reaching the final table is a huge accomplishment, but the work is far from over. Planning for the final table requires adjusting your strategy and being prepared for the changing dynamics. You must know
Sunday Recap: OSS XL continues with huge Main Events September 23, 2024 The massive $40 Million OSS XL continued yesterday with Day 1A of three huge Main Events, plus a $500,000 GTD PLO. Read about all the hot action on the felt in our September 22nd Sunday Recap. The three Main Events that had their Day 1A were two $2 Million GTD ($2,650, and $1,050 buys-in) and
Analyzing Board Texture With Respect To Flush Draws in Texas Hold’em September 23, 2024 A multi-way pot can increase the chances that someone else may already have a strong hand In Texas Hold’em, understanding board texture is essential when analyzing flush draws and making strategic decisions. A flush draw occurs when a player holds two cards of the same suit and the board has at least two cards of
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Inked for Success: How Weazel_1991 Honored His Unusual Bet September 20, 2024 When Mark Rubbathan won a High Stakes Adventure package to Vietnam in 2023 as an ACR Stormer, he made a very unusual promise. Rubbathan, also known as Weazel_1991, said he would get a tattoo of our CEO Phil Nagy’s face if he won a tournament in the Super High Rollers Series. It turns out that
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The OSS XL continues with high roller action this Sunday September 20, 2024 If you haven’t heard by now, we’re in the midst of our massive $40 Million OSS XL, and this Sunday, September 22nd is going to be a huge day for high rollers. But first, let’s recap what the OSS XL is all about. The Online Super Series (OSS) XL is the supersized version of our
Using Tournament Metrics for Chip Utility and Value in Pot-Limit Omaha September 20, 2024 Balancing chip utility and chip value is the key to success in PLO tournaments Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments require players to make strategic decisions that balance aggression and risk, especially when considering chip utility and value. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, PLO gives players four hole cards, increasing the number of possible hands and making it crucial
Medium Stack Strategies on the Bubble in Texas Hold’em September 19, 2024 A medium stack strategy on the bubble is about picking the right spots to make your move When you’re playing Texas Hold’em and find yourself on the bubble with a medium stack, your strategy can significantly impact whether you make it into the money or bust out just short. The bubble is a tense phase