Balancing chip utility and chip value is the key to success in PLO tournaments Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments require players to make strategic decisions that balance aggression and risk, especially when considering chip utility and value. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, PLO gives players four hole cards, increasing the number of possible hands and making it crucial
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PokerGO Makes History With Youngest Poker Masters Winner
David Chen becomes the youngest winner on the PGO Tour David Chen made history at the 2024 Poker Masters, becoming the youngest winner ever on the PokerGO Tour. At just 21 years old, Chen emerged victorious in Event #5: $10K No-Limit Hold’em, clinching his first major title and a significant prize of $217,500. This marked
Scott Allacher Ships WSPC Council Bluffs Main Event
This was his first WSOPC ring, as well as his biggest live cash to date Scott Allacher claimed victory at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Council Bluffs Main Event, earning his first WSOPC ring and a career-high payout of $83,865. The event, held at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Iowa, ran from September
Medium Stack Strategies on the Bubble in Texas Hold’em
A medium stack strategy on the bubble is about picking the right spots to make your move When you’re playing Texas Hold’em and find yourself on the bubble with a medium stack, your strategy can significantly impact whether you make it into the money or bust out just short. The bubble is a tense phase
Poker Players Receive Slap on the Wrist for Pittsburgh Casino Scam
The players were caught using a device to cheat at the tables and received probation Two men involved in a card-marking scheme at a Pittsburgh casino have avoided jail time, receiving only probation for their actions. Serdar Ozmen and Bahri Sahpolat, residents of Maryland and California, respectively, were caught using a cheating device while playing
Isaac Haxton Adds Another Win as He Takes Down Poker Masters Event
The high-stakes grinder continues to show off at the felt with his latest big victory Isaac Haxton added another impressive victory to his poker resume by winning Event #6 of the 2024 Poker Masters. The $15,100 No-Limit Hold’em event, part of the high-stakes Poker Masters series, took place at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.
How To Read Your Opponents When Holding Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
Reading your opponents’ actions allows you to maximize the value of your middle pocket pairs Reading your opponents while holding middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is key to playing these hands effectively. Middle pocket pairs, such as 7s through 9s, can be tricky because they are strong enough to compete but vulnerable to overcards.
Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event Starts September 19
The event is part of the 2024 Venetian Resort Las Vegas Deepstack Extravaganza III The Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) is set to return to Las Vegas, with its main event kicking off on September 19 at The Venetian Resort. This year, the event is part of the 2024 Venetian Resort Las Vegas Deepstack Extravaganza
Florida Poker Player Justin Zaki Earns First Poker Masters Title
Zaki took down the third event and now has almost $5.9 million in live cashes Florida poker player Justin Zaki claimed his first Poker Masters title in event No. 3 of the 2024 tournament series. The $10,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em event saw Zaki outperform a field of 94 entries to secure a $244,400 prize.
The Art of Stealing Blinds in Texas Hold’em Freerolls
Stealing blinds can help give you an advantage as you quickly grow your stack Stealing blinds in Texas Hold’em freerolls is a key tactic that can give you a much-needed edge as the tournament progresses. In freerolls, where many players often play recklessly early on, finding the right spots to steal blinds can help you
Hustler Casino Live Has YouTube Account Banned
The poker livestream is moving to Twitch after an unexpected YouTube suspension Hustler Casino Live, one of the most popular poker livestreams, recently faced a setback after its YouTube account was suspended for a week. The channel, which boasts over 360,000 followers and regularly attracts tens of thousands of viewers during live streams, shared the
Jeremy Becker Picks up First PokerGO Title With Poker Masters Victory
The long-time poker grinder picked up his first six-figure payday Jeremy Becker has secured his first PokerGO title by winning event No. 2 at the 2024 Poker Masters, a $10,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Becker, who had already built a solid poker career with over $1.5 million in earnings, took home a career-best $255,000 with