The Midwest circuit grinder was 70 years old The poker world is mourning the loss of Mark Martin, a respected player in the Midwest circuit, who passed away at 70. Known for his success in tournament poker, Martin built a strong reputation over the years, securing two WSOP Circuit titles and several deep runs in
They may appear the same, but folding and mucking have different strategic advantages In poker, folding and mucking both involve discarding cards, but they have distinct purposes and occur at different points in a hand. Understanding these differences is important for both strategic decision-making and following the game’s rules correctly. Folding happens when a player
The long-time poker pro and grinder continues to show off his skills Alex Foxen continues to add to his impressive poker resume, surpassing $47.1 million in career tournament earnings after securing a win at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha Series. His latest victory came in Event No. 7, a $15,000 buy-in tournament that drew
The cash was his biggest tourney win to date and adds to his two WSOPC rings Matt Porter secured the biggest win of his career at the latest Major Series of Poker Tour (MSPT) stop, taking down the $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event at Riverside Casino in Iowa. The victory earned him $106,078 and his
Players who successfully blend these strategies can improve their performance in Short Deck and Texas Hold’em Short Deck Hold’em and traditional Texas Hold’em share many similarities, but key differences require adjustments in strategy. While both games follow the same basic rules, the removal of twos, threes, fours, and fives in Short Deck significantly alters hand
The bill could be a good indicator of changes to state gambling policies A bill that aims to legalize home poker games in North Carolina has moved forward, passing a House Judiciary Committee vote. If approved, the legislation would provide legal protection for private games played in homes and community clubhouses, addressing a long-standing issue
The victory is the second of the year for Dnegs Daniel Negreanu secured his 11th PokerGO Tour title on Friday, claiming victory in the $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The win, which came after a dramatic comeback, marked his second title of the year and continued his strong performance
Heads-up poker requires constant adjustments, and pre-flop decisions set the tone for every hand Pre-flop hand selection in heads-up Texas Hold’em requires a different approach than in full-ring or short-handed games. With only two players, every hand involves the blinds, making aggression and adaptability key factors in success. Choosing the right hands to play before
Alan Keating and Peter Wang make High Stakes Poker history Monday night’s episode of High Stakes Poker delivered a historic moment, as the largest pot ever recorded on the show played out between Alan Keating and Peter Wang. With several aggressive players at the table, including Rick Salomon and Nik “Airball” Arcot, it seemed inevitable
The ‘King of LA’ had several strong runs as he returned to the popular poker series Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot made a highly anticipated return to Hustler Casino Live on Friday night, marking his first appearance in over a year. The self-proclaimed “King of LA” had been banned from Hustler Casino for the past 12
Playing with small pocket pairs requires finesse, depending on the table dynamics Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em requires careful consideration of stack sizes, as different scenarios can significantly affect their profitability. While these hands have the potential to turn into strong holdings if they hit a set, their value diminishes when the stack-to-pot
The $600 event attracted a huge field before Ian Steinman was crowned champion The RunGood Poker Series $600 Main Event set a new benchmark this year, drawing 370 entries over four starting flights and generating a prize pool of $188,700. Out of those competitors, just 44 advanced to Day 2, all with their sights set
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