Set mining has a lot more potential value when holding mid pairs Texas Hold’em is a game of strategy and skill, and one of the crucial aspects of the game is knowing when and how to set mine. Set mining refers to the strategy of playing middle pocket pairs with the intention of hitting a
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18 stops included as WSOP publishes next Circuit tournament schedule
The next round of WSOPC events kicks off as the WSOP Main Event comes to a close The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) has revealed the initial schedule for its landmark 20th season. Kicking off on July 17, 2024, the very day the WSOP Main Event concludes, the WSOPC promises an exhilarating season brimming
Scott Seiver adds third WSOP bracelet of the year
The Las Vegas poker pro continues to show off at the felt Las Vegas poker pro Scott Seiver etched his name deeper into poker history on June 30. The 39-year-old secured his third bracelet win of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) by conquering the prestigious $10,000 no-limit deuce-to-seven single draw lowball championship. This victory
Value betting with flush draws in Texas Hold’em
Flush draws can be powerful allies if you use them properly Value betting with flush draws in Texas Hold’em is a strategic move that can lead to significant profits if executed correctly. A flush draw occurs when a player holds four cards of the same suit with the potential to complete a flush on the
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open coming at the end of July
The tournament series kicks off with a notable Deep Stack event with a $1M GTD The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) is back for another exciting summer series in South Florida. The iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood will be the host, kicking things off on Wednesday, July 31 with the
3 Lessons from a billionaire turned Yogi that will cure your poker tilt
If you’ve never heard of author Michael Singer, his story will fascinate you. Having fallen in love with meditation in his early 20s, Singer made the extreme decision to give up all attachment to personal preferences by ignoring the endless avalanche of likes and dislikes we all hear inside our heads. Instead, he elected to
Justin Smith returns to WSOP after break of almost a decade
It’s the first time he’s sat down at a WSOP table since 2013 Justin “BoostedJ” Smith was once one of the brightest young stars in live and online tournament poker in the late 2000s. His status among the world’s top players was brief, and he hadn’t appeared at the World Series of Poker in over
Manipulating the PLO pot odds in your favor when limited on outs
Even when you’re in a tough spot in PLO, you can still work your way to success In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), calculating and manipulating the pot odds is crucial for making profitable decisions. However, there may be situations where you find yourself limited on outs, which can make it challenging to determine the best course
Dnegs finally breaks WSOP dry streak with Players Championship win
Daniel Negreanu earns his seventh WSOP title after years of coming up short Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu has finally ended his more than ten-year drought at the World Series of Poker, picking up his seventh bracelet last night in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. He topped the 89-player field in the nine-game mixed
Dario Sammartino picks up first WSOP bracelet in $2,500 Stud 8/Omaha 8 event
A grueling heads-up battle was needed before the Italian pro could capture his first WSOP bracelet 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #61: $2,500 Stud/Omaha Eight or Better at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas attracted 507 entries, with 77 players taking a cut of the $1,128,075 prize pool. Twenty-one players sat down on
Basic rules and gameplay of Stud 8/Omaha 8
Stud 8/Omaha 8 requires a great deal of ability to think and react quickly Stud 8/Omaha 8, also known as Omaha Hi-Lo Split or Omaha 8-or-better, is a popular variation of Omaha poker. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and can accommodate 2 to 10 players. The objective of Stud 8/Omaha 8
WSOP not keeping poker players away from the Wynn Summer Classic
Israeli poker pro Ori Hasson ships the Wynn Summer Classic’s Mystery Bounty event Most of the poker action might be in the World Series of Poker right now, but it isn’t the only tournament running. Israeli pro Ori Hasson emerged victorious, claiming $460,570 and $369,500 in bounties in an outstanding performance to clinch the title