Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve reflected on what some of the world’s greatest financial investors can teach us about becoming better poker players, starting with the legendary hedge-fund manager Jim Simons and Warren Buffet’s recently passed business partner Charlie Munger. Today we complete the series by turning our attention to The Oracle Of
The Washington resident earned his first WSOP bracelet after a long final battle Jared Kingery, a longshoreman from Washington, took home his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet after battling for three days in Event #44: $2,000 No-Limit Hold ’em. Kingery defeated Javier Gomez heads-up to earn the $410,359 top prize, with Gomez
A proper bluff has to be delivered at the right moment to maximize its value In Texas Hold’em, bluffing is a crucial skill that can greatly enhance a player’s chances of winning. While bluffing is often seen as a risky move, mastering the art of well-timed bluffs can maximize value and potentially turn the game
The poker tournament returns to Jacksonville for its 11th year The Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) recently announced its return to Florida’s biggest poker room for a nine-event series. It will be the 11th time bestbet Jacksonville hosted the festival, which runs from August 15 -26. The highlight of the nine-event series is the $1,700
The Poker Brat came up short as he was looking for his 18th WSOP title The “Poker Brat,” Phil Hellmuth, came close to winning his 18th WSOP bracelet on Tuesday, reaching the final table in Event #43: $1,500 Mixed Omaha with hopes of extending his record to seven more bracelets than the next closest competitor.
Middle pocket pairs offer a chance at success, but proceed with caution In the game of Texas Hold’em, position is a critical factor that can greatly influence a player’s decision-making and, ultimately, their chances of success. This holds particularly true when it comes to middle pocket pairs. Middle pocket pairs, such as 66 or 77,
WSOP champion Matthew Parry died unexpectedly while in Vegas for the big series The poker community was stunned by the unexpected passing of Matthew Parry, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner who won his last title at the Wynn Summer Classic. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been released. Parry’s family shared
The poker pro has earned two WSOP bracelets in as many weeks Scott Seiver captured his second bracelet in two weeks after claiming the top prize in Event #40: $1,500 Razz at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). His sixth overall bracelet puts him into a tie with an elite group that includes Daniel Negreanu,
Flush draws over plenty of outs, and it’s possible to win without even hitting them In Texas Hold’em, one of the most powerful plays to make is a semi-bluff with a flush draw. A semi-bluff is a bet or raise made with a hand that is not currently the best hand, but has the potential
UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer made it to the final day, but came up short UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer survived until the final day of Event #39: $50,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold ’em (8-Handed) at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). He entered Day 3 as the short stack against 12 of the
It’s possible to win big in Texas Hold’em, even if you play with small hands When you’re dealt rags in Texas Hold’em, it means that you have been given a weak starting hand, usually consisting of low-ranking cards that are unlikely to form a strong hand. This can be particularly challenging when playing from the
This year’s event attracted 1,141 entries, easily surpassing the $2 million guarantee The $3 million guaranteed 2024 BetMGM Poker Championship recently wrapped up after attracting a record 1,141 entrants, including over 150 online qualifiers, to create a record $3.6 million prize pool. The $3,500 buy-in No Limit Hold ’em event also smashed last year’s $2
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