A flush is one of the strongest hands, but you have to know how to approach it with just a draw In Texas Hold’em, one of the most exciting hands to have is a flush draw. This occurs when you have four cards of the same suit with the potential to hit a fifth card
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WSOP Main Event could be about to make history
The event has already recorded the second-largest field for a WSOP Main Event The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em main event is on track to be one of the largest ever. As of early on day 1D on Sunday, organizers have reported that the number of entries has already surpassed 9,000.
4 Deep Poker Lessons From ACR Pro Tom Dwan
If you somehow haven’t heard, poker legend Tom “Durrrrr” Dwan recently signed as an ACR Pro and returned to televised cash games by immediately taking part in some enormous pots. Here are 4 lessons I learned watching the return of Durrrr over the past couple of weeks. 1. Everyone underbluffs (the river) I’ll admit I
Nick Petrangelo takes down Wynn Summer Classic Main Event
It’s the latest win and another $2.2 million for the long-time high-stakes grinder The 2024 Wynn Summer Classic Main Event shattered its $10 million guarantee, reaching a final prize pool of $14,112,000. With 1,440 entries surpassing expectations, the high-stakes tournament culminated with a familiar face emerging victorious. Two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Nick
Effective strategies for playing in multi-way Pot-Limit Omaha pots
There are different considerations you must make when involved in a multi-way PLO hand Playing in multi-way Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) pots can be both challenging and rewarding. It requires a different approach compared to playing in heads-up pots. Here are some effective strategies to help you navigate these situations: In PLO, starting hand selection is
WPT Global poker festivals are right around the corner
Another big poker tournament series is waiting for players of all levels Following the success of their Spring Festival, WPT Global is raising the stakes this summer with two online poker series boasting a combined $10 million in guaranteed prizes. The festivals cater to all bankrolls, with a wide range of buy-in options. The Spring
Matthew Lambrecht ships WSOP $10,000 Mystery Bounty event
The win earned Lambrecht a top prize of over $1 million and bragging rights The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw continued excitement with its $10,000 Mystery Bounty event, attracting 965 participants and generating an $8,974,500 prize pool. $3,000 from each entry was allocated to a bounty prize pool, totaling $2,895,000. Players who achieved
Understanding the concept of being on the bubble in Texas Hold’em
Being on the bubble is a challenging spot, but playing smartly can help you survive In the high-stakes world of Texas Hold’em poker, being on the bubble is a crucial moment in the game that players must understand and navigate. The term “bubble” refers to the stage of the tournament where only a few players
The WSOP Main Event has arrived
The action started with a bang as two players faced immediate elimination The biggest poker tournament of the year, the $10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, started yesterday. Live coverage on PokerGO began with the action and will run until the champion is crowned on July 17. Expect over 100 hours
WPT commentator Tony Dunst picks up third WSOP bracelet
It’s been four years since the poker pro earned his last bracelet World Poker Tour (WPT) announcer Tony Dunst made a remarkable transition from the broadcast booth to the online poker tables on Sunday night, securing a significant win. The seasoned poker professional earned his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by triumphing in
How the texture of the flop influences rag hands in Texas Hold’em
It’s important to understand the texture of the flop to determine how you’ll proceed In Texas Hold’em, one of the most crucial factors in determining the strength and potential of a hand is the texture of the flop. When it comes to rag hands, which are low-value or unsuited hands, the texture of the flop
Nominees for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame announced
Some of the top names in poker made the final list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has concluded the nomination period, confirming this year’s 10 potential inductees for the Poker Hall of Fame. The list includes prominent figures from the global poker community. Annually, after the rules for induction were changed a couple of