The first-ever Hendon Mob tournament in the US proves to be a great success Jagdeep Bal emerged victorious in an eight-way chop deal after navigating his way through a massive field of 1,605 entries on Day 2 of The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship at Thunder Valley Casino on Sunday. He won a career-best $71,036, as
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How to play middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em
Playing pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em depends greatly on position Playing middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be both exciting and challenging. Middle pocket pairs refer to pairs like 8-8, 9-9, or 10-10, and they can be tricky because they are not as strong as high pairs (e.g., Jacks or Queens) but still have
San Diego Poker Classic returns to California’s Jamul Casino
The annual event has $150,000 on the table for those who cash The second annual San Diego Poker Classic returns to Jamul Casino in Jamul, CA, with more than $150,000 in prizes up for grabs for August 10-20, 2023. The popular poker tournament, which is Jamul Casino’s flagship event, is expected to attract players from
The World Series of Poker has announced its Player of the Year
Ian Matakis topped the WSOP field in points to claim the honor The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has now concluded as poker fans applaud Daniel Weinman’s win at the biggest Main Event in WSOP history. Another player with much to celebrate is Ian Matakis, who took the 2023 WSOP Player of the Year
Exploring the odds of hitting a flush in Texas Hold’em
Understanding the odds of scoring strong hands is fundament to success In Texas Hold’em, hitting a flush is a thrilling prospect for many players. A flush consists of five cards of the same suit, and it ranks higher than a straight but lower than a full house. Understanding the odds of hitting a flush is
The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship comes this weekend
The non-stop summer of poker tourneys continues While the grind of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has come to an end, the fun isn’t over. From July 20-23, Thunder Valley Casino Resort, just north of Sacramento, CA, will play host to the $600 buy-in, $500,000 GTD The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship. The Hendon
Illinois software engineer takes down WSOP The Closer event
Pierre Shum earned his first WSOP bracelet and another $600,000 in winnings Pierre Shum won his first career tournament and picked up his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet on July 17th in Las Vegas, Nevada, by winning The Closer $1,500 No-Limit Hold ’em event at the WSOP, bagging the top prize of $606,810.
How to deal with downswings in Texas Hold’em
Every poker player has to deal with highs and lows in the game Dealing with downswings in Texas Hold’em can be a challenging aspect of the game for many players. It’s important to remember that downswings are a natural part of poker and happen to even the best players. How you deal with them determines
The WSOP has officially come to a close
The record-setting tournament series raised the bar on future events The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas wrapped up on July 18th after the 50th day of an unprecedented event. Only four events remained on the final day before the WSOP could officially conclude the action. Event #91: $3,000
Daniel Weinman ships WSOP Main Event for $12.1 million
The biggest WSOP Main Event to date comes to an exhilarating climax The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has wrapped up the biggest event in the history of the series. The $10,000 No Limit Hold ’em Main Event event took place at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, with 10,043 entries. Daniel Weinman surprised
How to bet in Texas Hold’em after landing a full house on the flop
Self-control is mandatory when scoring a huge hand in Texas Hold’em After landing a full house on the flop in Texas Hold’em, you find yourself in a favorable position with a strong hand. Controlling the urge to show emotion is the first requirement, but maximizing your potential winnings requires careful betting strategies. Evaluate the texture
WSOP to launch WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas
The tournament will be held this December at Atlantis at Paradise Island After a record-breaking summer and the most popular and longest-running poker event, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicks off with a new series of live poker games, WSOP Paradise. This new series will take place from December 3-14 at Atlantis at Paradise