With WSOPC win number 12, Porbandarwala is staking his claim in the poker world Soheb Porbandarwala dominated on the final day of the 2024 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Horseshoe Hammond $1,700 No-Limit Hold ’em main event. The Connecticut pro overcame the 986-player field to reach the final table with a huge chip lead
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Strategies for defending your blinds in Limit Texas Hold’em
Follow a few tips to keep opponents from exploiting any perceived weaknesses Defending your blinds in Limit Texas Hold’em is a crucial aspect of the game that requires careful strategy and consideration. The blinds, consisting of the small blind and big blind, are mandatory bets that players must place before receiving their cards. Since these
The poker community loses rising Florida star to traffic accident
WSOP Circuit grinder Ryan Estrada passed away following a motorcycle crash The poker world is saddened by the recent news about Florida poker pro and World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Ring winner Ryan Estrada, who passed away in a motorcycle accident. Estrada, from Sunrise, FL, was active on the Florida poker circuit, with nearly
Andrew Robl unstoppable in latest High Stakes Poker episode
The long-time grinder puts his skills to the test and comes out on top Andrew Robl proved once again why he’s one of poker’s most skilled cash game players on episode four of Season 12 of High Stakes Poker, which aired Monday night on PokerGO. The high roller continued what he so often does on
How to exploit opponents’ tendencies in Six-Plus Hold’em
Take advantage of the table movement to gain an edge Six-Plus Hold’em, also known as Short Deck Hold’em, introduces a dynamic shift from traditional Texas Hold’em by removing cards valued two through five from the deck. This alteration significantly affects hand values, changing the strategies you need to employ. Firstly, observe opponents’ tendencies in Six-Plus
PGT Mixed Games Series comes to a close
Max Hoffman turns up the heat and takes home the lion’s share of cash Massachusetts native Max Hoffman has won the championship at the third PokerGO Mixed Games Series. He earned $376,300 in total prizes after cashing in half of the events and beating defending series champion Dan Zack to earn the trophy and a
Long-time poker grinder Dan Shak earns first PokerGO Studio win
Shak has been a regular on PokerGo tables, but never won a title until now Although he’s had massive success on the high roller circuit, including multiple final tables at the US Poker Open, the PokerGO Cup and the Poker Masters, Dan Shak had never won at the PokerGO studio. That changed last Thursday, when
Adapting your strategy for online Texas Hold’em bounty tournaments
Playing in bounty events requires a shift in strategy to keep up with the pace of the game Adapting your strategy for online Texas Hold’em bounty tournaments requires a multifaceted approach that considers various factors. Unlike traditional tournaments where the primary objective is to accumulate chips, bounty tournaments introduce an additional layer of complexity by
Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VII now underway
The latest Global Poker series began this week, with daily events for all players The Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VII motto is “Tiny entries, mighty prizes.” It accurately describes the series that began on Sunday, running through March 17 on the popular poker site. Thirty-six Gold Coins (GC) and 36 Sweeps Coins (SC) tournaments,
Roland Rokita turns $20,000 into $904,000 at Triton Poker Jeju
Rokita ships a Triton Super High Roller Series event for his biggest pot to date Australian poker player Roland Rokita outlasted 225 entrants at the $20,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em event at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju festival, earning his best career cash of $904,000 and his first Triton title. Besides the trophy
Developing a successful late-game strategy in PLO tournaments
PLO players are often more aggressive, and you have to adapt your style to respond appropriately In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, developing a successful late-game strategy is crucial for maximizing your chances of reaching the final stages and ultimately securing victory. As the blinds escalate and players get eliminated, the dynamics of the game shift,
WPT takes over cruise ship for complete poker tour
The WPT is preparing for a unique poker experience on board the Valiant Lady Anticipation is building for the World Poker Tour (WPT) Voyage, offering a unique cruise experience with an array of new entertainment options onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. As the departure date nears, the diverse lineup of talented performers has poker players