By mastering aggression, adaptability and bluffing, you can improve your heads-up Texas Hold’em game Success in Heads-Up Texas Hold’em requires a different approach than traditional full-ring or six-max games. With only two players at the table, every hand is a battle, and strategic adjustments are key to gaining an edge. One of the most important
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DraftKings Teams Up With the Celebrity Poker Tour
DraftKings continues to move deeper into the iGaming space DraftKings is strengthening its presence in the poker industry through a new partnership with the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT). This collaboration will officially begin on February 6 with CPT Game Night V, bringing together high-profile personalities and poker enthusiasts for an exciting event. The move comes
Jesse Lonis Adds WSOP Gold Ring to His Collection
The grinder took down the WSOP Online Circuit $125,000 No-Limit Hold’em to continue his run Jesse Lonis continues to make his mark in the poker world, adding another WSOP gold ring to his growing list of achievements. With an already impressive career that includes multiple high-profile wins and over $14 million in live tournament earnings,
The Importance of Position in Short Deck Hold’em
Mastering positional awareness is key to long-term success in Short Deck Hold’em Position plays a crucial role in Short Deck Hold’em, shaping the way players make decisions throughout a hand. Unlike traditional Texas Hold’em, Short Deck is played with a reduced deck, as all cards below a six are removed. This changes hand strengths, odds,
Virginia’s Hard Rock Bristol to Inaugurate New Poker Room
The casino’s new poker room will offer 14 tables and limited daily tournaments The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia is set to expand its gaming options with the grand opening of a new 14-table poker room on February 7. Positioned near the Tennessee border, the casino has been growing as a major
Jessie Bryant Picks up Sixth WSOPC Ring
The Arkansas poker pro shipped the $1,700 WSOPC Main Event at Tunica Horseshoe for his latest win Jessie Bryant has added another milestone to his poker career, securing his sixth World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after winning the $1,700 WSOPC Main Event at Tunica Horseshoe. The Arkansas native outlasted a field of 487
Exploiting Texas Hold’em Bubble Anxiety in Opponents’ Betting Patterns
Adjusting your strategy to capitalize on bubble fear is one of the most effective ways to build a stack Bubble anxiety is one of the most exploitable psychological factors in Texas Hold’em tournament poker. As the bubble approaches—the point where the next elimination determines who gets paid—many players shift their strategy out of fear. Recognizing
$2,200 Mid-Atlantic Poker Open Main Event Draws to a Close
Frankie Zeta picks up $145,706 and his first six-figure cash The $2,200 Mid-Atlantic Poker Open (MAPO) Main Event at Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel wrapped up with Frankie Zeta claiming the title, the trophy, and a career-best payout of $145,706. The tournament attracted 367 entries, creating a prize pool of $718,586. After a competitive final
What To Do With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
Understanding when to fold, call, or raise with small pocket pairs is essential to maximizing value Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be tricky, as these hands have potential but often require the right conditions to be profitable. Pairs like 2-2 through 6-6 are not strong on their own, but they can turn
The Poker Trading Card Market Could Be Heating Up
A rare Doyle Brunson autographed card could help spawn interest in poker card trading The poker trading card market is starting to generate interest among collectors, especially after a rare Doyle Brunson autographed card recently sold at auction for $1,603. The one-of-one 2010 Razor Favorite Hand Auto, signed by the late poker legend, attracted 41
Phil Hellmuth Joins the PokerGo Felt With Son Phillip
The son of the WSOP GOAT made his debut on the show Phil Hellmuth kicked off his 2024 tournament run with a 10th-place finish in a PokerGO Tour Kickoff Series event, earning $14,400. However, the real highlight for him was sharing the felt with his son, Phillip Hellmuth III, who made his PokerGO Studio debut
Playing Small Pairs on the Bubble in Texas Hold’em
The key to handling small pairs on the bubble is understanding position and stack size Playing small pairs on the bubble in Texas Hold’em can be tricky, as the pressure of nearing a payout forces players to make careful decisions. While pocket pairs can be strong hands, their value depends on stack size, table dynamics,