The WSOPE just began and has already awarded its first six-figure prize The 2024 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) kicked off in style, with Poland’s Przemyslaw Szymanski claiming the first bracelet of the series. Szymanski emerged victorious in the €350 (US$392) buy-in No-Limit Hold’em “Opener” event, held at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic.
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Exploiting Your Opponents When Holding Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
By mixing aggression with well-timed caution, you can maximize the potential return In Texas Hold’em, middle pocket pairs like 7s, 8s, or 9s often present players with solid but tricky hands. They’re too strong to fold outright but also vulnerable to overcards and aggressive play. However, these hands can be highly profitable when you know
WPT World Championship Event Won’t Have a Guarantee This Year
Last year’s massive overlay has the WPT playing more cautiously this year The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship will see a notable change, as this year’s $10,400 buy-in event will not feature a guaranteed prize pool. This is a departure from last year’s event, which had a $40 million guarantee but ended with
Ari Engel Pads His WSOP Circuit Lead With Latest Win
Engel now has 18 WSOPC rings, with Maurice Hawkins slipping behind Ari Engel continues to dominate the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC), extending his lead in the race for the most titles with his latest win. The poker pro secured his 18th WSOPC ring after taking down a $888 buy-in online event held in
Planning for the Final Table in Freeroll Texas Hold’em Tournaments
Paying attention to several factors will give you the best chance of success When it comes to freeroll Texas Hold’em tournaments, reaching the final table is a huge accomplishment, but the work is far from over. Planning for the final table requires adjusting your strategy and being prepared for the changing dynamics. You must know
Champions Club Texas Fall Poker Open Coming in October
The 13-day series includes a main event with a GTD $1 million pool The Texas poker scene is about to get more exciting with the upcoming Fall Poker Open at Champions Club in Houston. Scheduled to run from October 16 to October 28, this tournament series promises a thrilling line-up of events, headlined by a
Baurzhan Akimov Takes Down CPPT Venetian Main Event
The event was a big success, attracting players from around the poker ecosystem Baurzhan Akimov emerged victorious in the 2024 Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em main event at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Akimov, a Las Vegas resident originally from Kazakhstan, bested a field of 343 entries to claim the top
Analyzing Board Texture With Respect To Flush Draws in Texas Hold’em
A multi-way pot can increase the chances that someone else may already have a strong hand In Texas Hold’em, understanding board texture is essential when analyzing flush draws and making strategic decisions. A flush draw occurs when a player holds two cards of the same suit and the board has at least two cards of
2024 WSOP Online Tournament Series Kicks off in a Week
The next big poker series gets underway on September 29 The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online tournament series is set to kick off in just a week, offering 33 bracelet events to players across Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan. The online festival, which runs from September 29 through November 12, gives poker enthusiasts
Riding The Poker Heater – 3 Tips For When You’re Running Good
Search the internet and you’ll find endless articles about what to do when you’re running bad in poker, but what about the opposite? What about when you’re on one of those rare heaters where the stars are aligned and everything seems to be going right? It might not happen often, but when it does, we’d
Jim Collopy Captures 2024 Poker Masters Purple Jacket
Several deep runs and final table finishes catapulted Collopy to the top of the leaderboard Jim Collopy has made a strong statement in the poker world by securing the 2024 Poker Masters Purple Jacket in a great fashion. Unlike many poker series where the race for the top spot is a nail-biter until the final
Using Tournament Metrics for Chip Utility and Value in Pot-Limit Omaha
Balancing chip utility and chip value is the key to success in PLO tournaments Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments require players to make strategic decisions that balance aggression and risk, especially when considering chip utility and value. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, PLO gives players four hole cards, increasing the number of possible hands and making it crucial