Phil Hellmuth, Jamie Gold and others help keep the annual event lively This year’s annual pre-Super Bowl party hosted by Leigh Steinberg featured a celebrity poker event for the first time in its 37-year history. The star-studded turbo tournament was emceed by 2006 WSOP Main Event champion Jamie Gold and all-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil
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Hamid Izadi added seventh WSOPC gold ring to his collection
The long-time grinder ships a WSOPC event in Pompano Beach, Florida, for over $245K The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring event at Harrah’s Pompano Beach has concluded, with Hamid Izadi taking the title and a respectable first-place prize of $245,225. He beat a field of 917 entrants to get there and continues
Exploring the different types of Hold’em poker
Poker players should learn the different types of Texas Hold’em to find a game that suits them While Texas Hold’em holds the crown in the poker world, its reign extends far beyond a single game. Nestled within this genre lies a treasure trove of exciting variations, each offering unique flavors and strategic depths. Pot-Limit Omaha
Food Network capitalizes on poker’s popularity
The channel is bringing together kitchens and poker in a new Wildcard Kitchen series Poker fans who enjoy watching chefs prepare a gourmet meal might want to check out the Food Network’s newest show, Wildcard Kitchen, which premiers in March. The limited series has eight episodes and debuts on March 12 at 9 PM ET.
Jason Koon dumps GGPoker, signs with Poker Royalty
The high-stakes grinder joins Dnegs and others in promoting poker Poker Royalty has announced it has signed a representation deal with ten-time Triton champion and high stakes pro Jason Koon, just a few days after he ended his agreement with GGPoker. Koon joins an outstanding list of pros, including Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari
Understanding Equity Shifts in Short Deck Poker
It’s easier to get premium hands in short deck poker, which can alter the course of the game In Short Deck Poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, understanding equity shifts is crucial due to the modified deck structure and altered hand rankings. With the removal of all cards below six, including deuces through fives,
Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort opens the “largest poker room” in the state
The casino is banking on poker players to fill up its new poker room Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort and Casino has placed itself as a top destination for poker players. It has launched the Valley’s biggest poker room, which the company says is larger than any comparable Las Vegas poker room. The Arena Poker Room
Wyoming hopes to include online poker in gambling legislation
Wyoming’s online gambling legislation includes poker player pooling Wyoming lawmakers unexpectedly introduced legislation last week that would authorize online casinos. In what could be a positive move for poker players in the state, it would also authorize Wyoming to join a gaming compact for multi-state online poker. Representatives Bob Davis, John Conrad, and others introduced
Poker pro and “the best bettor in the world” loses Super Bowl bet
Sean Perry allegedly lost a fortune backing the team he expected to win Caution: Super Bowl LVIII spoiler alert ahead. Poker player Sean Perry claims to be one of the world’s best sports bettors but lost a $1.1 million bet after his Super Bowl wager on the San Francisco 49ers. The Kansas City Chiefs beat
How to review and analyze your own Texas Hold’em hand histories
Keeping track of how you play will help you constantly improve at the felt Reviewing and analyzing your own Texas Hold’em hand histories is a fundamental aspect of improving your poker game. By dissecting past hands, players gain valuable insights into their decision-making processes, identify areas for improvement, and refine their strategies for future play.
Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational taken down by reality TV princess
Princess Love took the title in the PokerGO-led event The PokerGO Studio was converted into an extravaganza on Thursday as many athletes, celebrities and online content creators descended on Las Vegas for a night of poker action to kick off Super Bowl festivities this past weekend. The Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II field comprised 73
Dare To Be Great At The Poker Table
Theodore Roosevelt said something that completely changed my life, here it is: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face