Practicing disciplined bankroll management in tournaments will allow players to make deeper runs Effective bankroll management is a crucial aspect of success for Texas Hold’em tournament players. In the high-stakes world of poker, where fortunes can change with the flip of a card, having a disciplined approach to managing your bankroll is the key to
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The DeepStack Extravaganza poker tournament series kicks off on Christmas
The upcoming series will offer almost $1 million in cash prizes for the holidays The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas will host its upcoming DeepStack Extravaganza (NYE) tournament series from December 25 through January 7, with 19 events and almost $1 million in guaranteed prizes. The highlight of the series is the $1,600 buy-in $400,000
Calvin Anderson ships the WPT Prime Championship for $1.3 million
Anderson took down Aaron Pinson in the final heads-up battle for the win Calvin Anderson became a millionaire on Tuesday at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship, beating Aaron Pinson heads-up for the win at the $5 million guaranteed $1,100 buy-in tournament. The 10,512 entries almost doubled last year’s count in the event won
How to adapt to meta shifts in Texas Hold’em
Adaptability is key in Texas Hold’em, and adjusting to meta shifts is even more important In Texas Hold’em, adaptability is a key attribute that separates successful players from the rest. The term “meta shift” refers to the ever-changing trends, strategies and playing styles within the poker community. Adapting to these shifts is crucial for maintaining
WSOP Paradise snafu leads to investigation
A player inadvertently lost a huge chip stack during a hand and not even the dealer caught it A huge dealer error has caused controversy, and an investigation was opened after the final table at the WSOP Paradise Main Event. The mistake cost Australian poker player Daniel Neilson a whopping 10 million chips, equal to
Poker community irked by PokerStars’ response after player busted for cheating
A poker player caught in the act of cheating receives only a small slap on the wrist from PokerStars A popular Twitch streamer, Felipe Carmanhani, was seen using GTO Wizard during a session on PokerStars, bringing up the window showing the software’s output during play and apparently not caring if anyone saw it. Caught in
The importance of table selection in cash game Texas Hold’em
Players should pick tables that suit their skill level before moving to more challenging tables Table selection plays a pivotal role in the success of a poker player engaged in cash games. The importance of choosing the right table cannot be overstated, as it directly influences a player’s ability to maximize profits and minimize losses.
The Moneymaker Tour to host first event in 2024 in Houston
Texas Card House Houston is getting ready for a monumental poker series this January The Moneymaker Tour holds events at different locations around the US and has announced an exciting new partnership with Houston’s Texas Card House. The Tour aims to help players “have their own ordinary to extraordinary moments” and will hold its first
WSOP winner Joe Hachem makes unbelievable fold during the WPT Championship
Hachem folds K-K preflop, and his decision proves to be right on the money As the money bubble got closer on Day 2 of the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Joe Hachem got the poker world to react after making an incredible fold while at the featured table. Everyone watched as he
Exploring different Texas Hold’em tournament structures and game variations
Poker players should try different formats to determine if some suit them better In Texas Hold’em, tournament structures and game variations add an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the classic poker experience. From small home games to high-stakes competitions, players explore an array of formats that keep the game fresh and engaging. One
2024 WSOP schedule set, with the Main Event to be held in July
One of the biggest poker events of the year is already getting ready for another deep run The World Series of Poker (WSOP) just finished its WSOP Paradise festival in the Bahamas and has now turned its focus to Las Vegas with the announcement of the dates for the 2024 WSOP. The 55th edition of
Garrett Adelstein shows he’s still got it as he returns to the poker tables
The player is back from self-imposed exile and proves that he hasn’t lost his touch High-stakes cash game specialist Garrett Adelstein ended his self-imposed fifteen-month exile after the incident with Robbie Jade Lew in one of the most notorious poker hands in history, returning to the tables on Bally Poker Live. Adelstein sat down against