Flopping a straight must be finessed in order to maximize the possible winnings Playing a flopped straight in cash games requires careful consideration of your position, the board texture, your opponents’ tendencies, and effective bet sizing. To navigate a flopped straight, follow some proven steps. Consider your position at the table. Being in later positions
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Ocala, Florida, gets a new poker room
Ocala Bets is ready to become the third card room in the region Ocala, Florida, is getting a new poker venue as the region becomes a hotbed for card games. The city is preparing for the opening of a new entertainment venue that will feature over 30 tables, including Texas Hold’em and plenty of other
High Stakes match between Negreanu and Polk ends in spectacular fashion
Poker fans got a treat as the two skilled players met at the felt Daniel Negreanu still has an uphill climb to break even against former rival Doug Polk but got a little closer on Thursday. Kid Poker took home the $200,000 prize in the highly anticipated Round 2 of High Stakes Duel 4 battle
How to adopt a loose aggressive strategy in Pot-Limit Omaha
Being an unpredictable PLO player will allow you to take home more pots Adopting a loose aggressive strategy in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) can be a formidable approach that adds unpredictability and pressure to your game. This strategy involves playing a wide range of hands aggressively, leveraging the inherent complexity of PLO to your advantage. In
PokerNews gets first-ever online ambassador
The poker news website looks to add clout through Lukas “RobinPoker” Robinson PokerNews recently named Lukas “RobinPoker” Robinson as its first ambassador, in a position where he’ll continue to stream his online poker action on Twitch. Robinson became the first player to stream over 1,000 hours of poker during 100 days in 2021. As PokerNews
Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu to duke it out at the poker tables
Two of poker’s hottest players are ready for battle today Kid Poker will face off against ‘Kid Polker’ for $200,000 at this week’s PokerGO High Stakes Duel on Thursday. Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk are preparing for a monster heads-up poker clash. There is some history between these two players leading up to the event.
Tips for 4-betting in Texas Hold ’em
Extra analysis is required before deciding to jump into a 4-bet-worthy hand In Texas Hold ’em, the 4-bet is a strategic move that can significantly impact the dynamics of a hand. Typically, it’s a re-raise that occurs after an initial bet (1-bet), a raise (2-bet), and a re-raise (3-bet). Mastering the art of 4-betting requires
First WSOP Circuit Graton wraps up following successful Main Event
$1,700 becomes $175,000 after just a few days of action Michael Persky was crowned the latest World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) champion, winning the WSOP Graton Main Event in Northern California for $175,595. The series was the first Circuit event at Graton Casino & Resort, hosting 20 Circuit ring events from August 10-21. The
Ryan Stiner takes down the Arizona State Poker Championship
The tournament was a huge success, awarding over $1.5 million in prize money Over 2,000 entrants converged on Talking Stick Resort Casino in Scottsdale over the last several days for one reason only. They were all hoping to get a share of the $1.58-million prize pool at the 17th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship. The
Poker strategies that separate the good from the great
It’s time to elevate your poker play to new heights and capture more wins In the high-stakes world of poker, the line between good and great players is drawn by more than just luck. True mastery of the game goes beyond basic skills, encompassing a spectrum of strategies that set the great players apart. Here,
PokerGO adds changes to upcoming tournament
The series starts this October, with plenty of opportunities to win big prizes Several upcoming PokerGo Tour (PGT) events have been updated for the second half of the 2023 season “to better accommodate players,” including the PGT Last Chance, the PGR PLO Series, and the PGT Championship. The $100,000 Super High Roller Bowl PLO is
Daniel Negreanu preparing for charity poker event next month in Vegas
Dnegs is once again raising money for one of his long-time causes, St. Jude’s Hospital Poker fans will have a chance to join Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu on Wednesday, September 9, for a night of food, fashion, fun, and poker for an important charity. The Rose Rooftop at Resorts World Las Vegas will