Daniel Negreanu saw his stack quickly dwindle before finally succumbing to a bad run Daniel Negreanu faced a tough day at the 2024 WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event. Despite entering Day 3 with a strong stack of 5,795,000 chips, placing him 39th among 297 remaining players, Negreanu’s tournament came to a frustrating end. Early
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The Risks And Rewards Of Playing Speculative Hands In Texas Hold’em Freerolls
Playing speculative hands can help you build a stack, but reckless overcommitment can lead to elimination In Texas Hold’em freerolls, players often encounter the temptation to play speculative hands, drawn by the allure of big payouts with little financial risk. Speculative hands—such as suited connectors or small pocket pairs—can be exciting to play, offering the
Ohio’s Mid-States Poker Tour Winter Poker Classic Beats Guarantee
The final prize pool was over $650,000 against a $500,000 guarantee The $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Winter Poker Classic, hosted at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio, attracted 672 entries over three starting flights, surpassing its $500,000 guarantee to create a $650,340 prize pool. The top 72 players walked away with
Former UFC Welterweight Champ Covington Clobbered At WSOP Table
The loss came soon after the fighter faced defeat in the octagon Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington faced a tough week, taking losses both in the octagon and at the poker table. Covington, known for his fiery personality and strong performances, suffered a third-round stoppage in his fight against Joaquin Buckley at UFC
The Psychology Behind Betting Decisions On The Bubble In Texas Hold’em
Recognizing the fear in others while managing your own can provide a significant edge The bubble in Texas Hold’em is one of the most intense and psychologically challenging phases of any poker tournament. It’s the moment when players are just short of the money, meaning the next elimination sends someone home with nothing, while everyone
WPT World Championship Includes Top Prize Of Over $3.1 Million
A massive turnout has helped push the total prize pool higher than expected The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is set to award a massive top prize of over $3.1 million, marking one of the most significant payouts in poker this year. With a buy-in of $10,400, the prestigious tournament drew a total
Tirza Sanders Takes Down The WPT Ladies Championship
The women’s event attracted a very respectable 485 entries Tirza Sanders claimed victory in the 2024 WPT Ladies Championship, emerging from a competitive field of 485 entries to secure her first major title and a career-high payout of $90,432. The event took place at the Wynn Las Vegas, where friends and supporters gathered to cheer
Strategies Playing Small Pocket Pairs In Texas Hold’em Multiway Pots
Focus on extracting value when you connect and minimizing losses when you don’t Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em multiway pots can be challenging but rewarding if approached strategically. These hands, typically ranging from twos to sixes, hold great potential when hitting a set on the flop but can be vulnerable in contested pots.
WPT Prime Championship See Over 9,600 Entries
Zak VanKeuren emerged as the champ, pocketing the $1.1M top prize The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas concluded with Zak VanKeuren claiming the title and a $1,162,350 payday. The $1,100 buy-in event drew 9,670 entries, creating a competitive field and a dynamic final table. Nine players returned on the last
Alex Foxen ships WSOP Paradise $100,000 buy-in Triton NLHE main event
The long-time poker pro adds another WSOP title to his growing collection Alex Foxen is closing out 2024 in dominant fashion, further solidifying his place among poker’s elite. The 33-year-old American pro has had a remarkable year, making 20 final tables in Card Player Player of the Year (POY)-qualified events and capturing three titles. His
Identifying betting patterns in online PLO tournaments
In online PLO tournaments, adaptability and awareness are critical Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments are a dynamic form of poker, requiring sharp analytical skills and a deep understanding of betting patterns to gain an edge over opponents. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, PLO involves four hole cards instead of two, leading to a wider range of possible hands
European Poker Tour cancels Paris stop amid French political turmoil
The lack of a new federal budget forces the closure of gambling halls across Paris PokerStars has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris 2025, originally scheduled for February. This decision, made in collaboration with Club Barrière, the iconic casino on the Champs-Élysées, comes as a result of unforeseen regulatory