Steven Genovese turned $500 into almost $218,000 as he won the event In an incredible turn of events, a retired firefighter from Southern California successfully realized his lifelong aspiration. Steven Genovese emerged victorious in one of the prominent World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments held this summer. For a mere investment of $500, he triumphantly
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The poker ecosystem isn’t happy with the WSOP’s Main Event tactics
Players believe the WSOP could have tried harder when creating the payout structure Monday marked the commencement of Day 4 for the World Series of Poker (WSOP), boasting an impressive field of 1,517 players. This year’s WSOP edition garnered an unprecedented – and record – 10,043 participants vying for the $10,000 No-Limit Hold ’em Championship,
Defending against tight players in Texas Hold’em can be difficult
Playing against tight players can be frustrating, but there are ways to get them involved In Texas Hold’em, it’s not uncommon to encounter opponents who adopt a tight playing style, carefully selecting their hands and betting conservatively. While this approach may seem intimidating, especially to novice players, there are ways to approach tight players and
Chess pro-turned-poker player launches YouTube channel
Alexandra Botez is taking her poker career seriously with new content A new face in the realm of poker vlogs is coming in the form of an extremely skilled chess virtuoso. Alexandra Botez recently revealed her venture into the world of poker vlogging via YouTube, coinciding with her appearance in the World Series of Poker
Phil Hellmuth busts as he tries to win another Main Event title
The Poker Brat falls in big fashion as he tried to lay claim to his 18th WSOP bracelet Phil Hellmuth’s dreams of triumph at the 2023 Word Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event were shattered on Day 2D, putting an end to his hopes of claiming yet another bracelet and solidifying his status as the
How to play the bubble in Texas Hold’em
Reaching the bubble requires developing a different stance to stay in the game In Texas Hold’em, playing the bubble refers to the period in a tournament when players are close to reaching the money positions. It is a critical phase where every decision can significantly impact a player’s chances of cashing in on the tournament.
Retired soccer pro Sergio Aguero dons a disguise to play in the WSOP Main Event
The soccer player-turned-poker enthusiast tries to make a deep run at the big game Sergio Aguero, the renowned former Manchester City player, is making strides toward achieving the status of a world champion. He discreetly joined the highly anticipated and prestigious World Series of Poker Main Event. Despite his prominence, Aguero managed to maintain a
Terminally ill man makes huge splash at WSOP Main Event
Rob Mercer participated in the Main Event while fighting terminal cancer In the realm of poker, a man who once dabbled in the semi-professional circuit and embarked on his journey into the game 18 years ago has now reached a moment of extraordinary recognition. This week, the limelight was cast on Rob Mercer, battling terminal
How to play A-K in Texas Hold’em from the small blind
A-K is inarguably one of the strongest hands, but it has to be played correctly Mastering Texas Hold’em poker requires understanding the value of different starting hands and knowing how to play them effectively. One of the trickiest situations is when you’re dealt an A-K from the small blind. There are certain things to consider
Toronto’s newest casino to add a poker room
The new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto wants to attract poker players A new casino in Canada, the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, is ready to start receiving gamblers. The commencement of operations for the hotel, comprising 400 rooms, is confirmed to take place on August 1, 2023. Not long after that, it will inaugurate
Doyle Brunson gets his own day on the calendar
The poker community has come together to give the late poker great his own day of the year A multitude of poker enthusiasts, alongside some of the most prominent figures in the game, assembled on Sunday to pay tribute to the late Doyle Brunson through a distinctive commemoration of his life. This remarkable occasion was
What you should know before betting the flop in Texas Hold ’em
Watching how players approach the flop will determine how you should react Texas Hold ’em is one of the most popular and widely played poker games around the world. The game consists of several rounds, with the first major decision point being the flop – the moment when three community cards are revealed on the