Shahade defeated Claire Taylor in heads-up play to earn the title Jennifer Shahade added another highlight to her career last week by winning the Women’s Summer Festival Main Event in London. The PokerStars ambassador collected £22,200 after outlasting a field of 193 players at the Clermont London. The tournament carried a £400 buy-in and marked
Going all-in recklessly may feel bold, but folding at the right time keeps you in the game to win In Texas Hold’em, players often dream about the big double-up, pushing all their chips in and scoring a massive pot. However, there are many moments where folding quietly, or mucking your hand, is actually the stronger
The new option allows players to pay to see others’ hole cards ClubWPT Gold has rolled out a new feature that is already dividing its player base. Called “Reveal Hands,” the option allows users to see the hole cards of every player at the table after a hand concludes, provided they are willing to pay
The British pro won $510,000 in the $5,300 buy-in event Jake Cody, one of Britain’s most accomplished poker professionals, captured the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship in Florida, marking his largest tournament score in 14 years. The $5,300 buy-in event drew 889 entries, generating a tough final table that included Chris Hunichen, Stephen Song,
Those who track the shifts and respond decisively often maintain the upper hand Short Deck Hold’em, with its reduced 36-card deck and altered hand rankings, creates a unique environment where reading and adapting to opponents becomes even more critical. Because flushes rank higher than full houses and certain preflop equities run closer together, the meta
This year’s edition will take place from October 28 to November 5 WPT Global has joined the Battle of Malta (BOM) as an official online qualifier partner, marking the first collaboration between the two. The partnership will give players the chance to win entry into the live poker festival’s 10th-anniversary edition, set for October 28
The plea stems from charges he defrauded credit unions across the Midwest Four-time World Series of Poker Circuit ring winner George Janssen has agreed to plead guilty in a federal financial fraud case, according to recent court filings. The Michigan poker player is set to appear for a plea hearing on August 19 after multiple
Bankroll management doesn’t remove the sting of a downswing, but it protects your ability to keep playing In Texas Hold’em, even the most skilled players face downswings caused by cold decks—those frustrating stretches when the cards simply won’t cooperate. While these streaks are inevitable, strong bankroll management can mean the difference between weathering the storm
Players and dealers colluded to rig games, stealing at least $573,000 Macau authorities have detained eight people accused of running a sophisticated poker cheating scheme inside a local casino, according to the Judiciary Police. The group, made up of five casino employees and three alleged planners, is suspected of manipulating the order of cards in
Goldstein faces allegations of witness tampering and hiding more funds through fraud Federal prosecutors have expanded their case against prominent attorney and SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein, adding new allegations to his ongoing tax fraud prosecution connected to high-stakes poker games. Goldstein, who was indicted in January on 22 counts, including tax fraud and making false
Successful heads-up players give themselves the best chance to consistently outthink and outlast their opponents In heads-up poker, where every hand is a battle and small mistakes get magnified, success often comes down to preparation and discipline as much as in-game decision-making. The best players in this format don’t rely solely on talent; they build
The tournament, if not canceled again, will take place in February of next year PokerStars has confirmed that the European Poker Tour (EPT) will return to Paris in February 2026, marking a comeback for the event after its abrupt cancellation earlier this year. The third edition of EPT Paris is now scheduled for February 18,
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