An irate player turned over three tables, presumably after losing during the event A dramatic scene unfolded at Harrah’s Cherokee during the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event, where a player caused chaos by flipping over multiple tables in the middle of the tournament. The incident occurred on Day 2 of the $1,700
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The Role of Pot Control With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
By focusing on pot control, you can extract value when conditions are favorable Managing the size of the pot with small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is a crucial strategy that can help players maximize value while minimizing risk. Since these hands—such as pocket twos through pocket sixes—are often vulnerable post-flop, understanding when to control
New Venetian Poker Live Series Gets Off to a Strong Start
The first stream delivered a six-figure pot that already sets the bar high for the show The Venetian Poker Live series kicked off in Las Vegas with an exciting high-stakes cash game, featuring poker veteran Jean-Robert Bellande. The first stream, aired on PokerGO, delivered intense action, highlighted by Bellande securing the night’s biggest pot—a six-figure
Justin Zaki Ships PokerGO Cup $25,000 Finale
The Florida poker pro scored several big wins during the series Justin Zaki closed out the 2025 PokerGO Cup in dominant fashion, winning the $25,000 buy-in finale and taking home $417,000. The Florida-based pro, who now boasts over $6.5 million in career earnings, secured his fifth recorded tournament victory by defeating Joey Weissman in a
Using Position To Exploit Weak Players in PLO Tournaments
By using position, you can gain a clear edge in tournaments and make deeper runs In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, understanding how to use position effectively can give players a significant advantage, especially against weaker opponents. Position influences every decision at the table, allowing skilled players to control the action, extract value, and avoid unnecessary
Hustler Casino Live Poker Drama Reaches New Heights with Rampage
The poker player and vlogger storms out after a brutal bad beat The high-stakes action at Hustler Casino Live took another dramatic turn as poker vlogger Ethan “Rampage” Yau suffered a crushing $150,000 loss in a brutal hand against his friend and fellow content creator, Mariano Grandoli. Yau, who has been enduring a well-documented downswing
PokerGO Cup Win Puts Kristen Foxen Atop the Women’s All-Time Money List
One of poker’s greatest players has now won over $11 million in live events Kristen Foxen has cemented her place in poker history by becoming the highest-earning female tournament player of all time. Her latest victory at the PokerGO Cup added $348,300 to her career earnings, pushing her total to $11,077,811. This milestone places her
Differences Between Heads-up Play and Full Ring Games in Texas Hold’em
While both formats require skill, heads-up play demands more aggression and adaptability Texas Hold’em can be played in various formats, with heads-up and full ring games being two of the most distinct styles. While both follow the same fundamental rules, they require different strategies due to variations in player count, hand ranges, and betting dynamics.
The MSPT Ohio Poker State Championship Is a Wrap
Ontario poker player Renmei Liu shipped the event for $156,414 The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Ohio Poker State Championship concluded at Jack Cleveland Casino, with Ontario’s Renmei Liu claiming the title and a $156,414 payday. The victory adds to Liu’s growing list of accomplishments, pushing him closer to the $1 million mark in career tournament
Phil Hellmuth Refuses To Participate in This Year’s WSOP Main Event
The WSOP bracelet leader could take a break for the first time since 1988 Phil Hellmuth has announced that he will not participate in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, ending a streak that began in 1988. The 1989 Main Event champion cited the tournament’s demanding schedule as his primary reason for
What To Raise and Fold Preflop in Short Deck Hold’em
Since equities run closer in Short Deck, choosing the right hands to raise and fold will keep you ahead of the competition Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, is a variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that uses a smaller deck by removing the twos, threes, fours, and fives. This change alters hand rankings
A New’ Drug-Free’ High-Stakes Poker Tournament Circuit May Be In the Works
The billionaire investor wants to rewrite how poker tournaments are played Chamath Palihapitiya is considering launching a high-stakes poker tournament series with a strict set of rules that would set it apart from existing events. The billionaire investor and poker enthusiast recently shared his idea on social media, sparking debate within the poker community. My