Everyone suffers bad beats in poker; how you respond determine the player you are Texas Hold’em is known for its unpredictable nature, and sometimes even the best players experience bad beats. It can be quite frustrating to have a winning hand and see it crushed by luck and an opponent’s unlikely cards. However, the key
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Voting now open for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame
It’s time once again to nominate who you think deserves a place in poker history Poker enthusiasts can now submit their choices for who they think should be inducted into the illustrious Poker Hall of Fame. A body made up of players and industry experts will decide the 2024 inductees, but fans can also have
Alan Keating wins second-largest pot ever at Hustler Casino Live game
Keating took down a $2.4M pot after being down over $1 million Alan Keating recovered from being down over $1 million on Friday night to secure one of the biggest pots in the history of the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) Million Dollar Game. Keating finished with a big profit in the end after beating Rahul
Strategies for playing against experienced opponents in Pot-Limit Hold’em
Don’t let experienced poker players intimidate you at the felt Playing against experienced opponents in Pot-Limit Hold’em can be a challenging task. These players have likely seen it all and have a deep understanding of the game. However, with the right strategies, you can level the playing field and make profitable decisions. Here are some
The WSOP is making it rain mystery bounties
Several $1M bounties have already been picked at the poker tables The $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em tournament at the World Series of Poker continues to be one of the festival’s most popular events. It offers a $1 million prize for the champion, plus bounties that aren’t revealed until players are eliminated. The 2024 Mystery
Bryce Yockey adds second WSOP bracelet at the PLO tables
A pair of eights was enough for Yockey to capture his latest victory Almost seven years after winning his first piece of World Series of Poker (WSOP) hardware, Bryce Yockey is among the few to repeat. He won another WSOP gold bracelet after overcoming 733 players to take the 2024 WSOP $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event.
Strategies for playing premium hands in Texas Hold’em
Premium hands usually require an aggressive approach, but you have to read the table When it comes to playing premium hands in Texas Hold’em, such as pocket Aces (A-A), Kings (K-K), or Queens (Q-Q), it’s important to develop effective strategies to maximize your chances of winning. These hands have a higher probability of winning than
Tiger Jam charity poker game attracts big names
Tiger Woods mixes it up with Phil Hellmuth, Maria Ho and other poker greats Tiger Woods was spotted at the poker table at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas last Friday. He was attending his annual charity poker game, Tiger Jam, which also saw several poker heavy-hitters participate. Tiger Jam and the TGR
Chris Moneymaker takes another shot at Kentucky poker room
After previously having to give up his eponymous poker room, the WSOP champ fulfills his dream Chris Moneymaker is making his second attempt at a Kentucky poker room with the grand opening of the Moneymaker Social Louisville this past Saturday. It’s the second poker room to operate in the Bluegrass State, competing with another facility
Strategies for evaluating rag hand strength in Texas Hold’em based on position
Position always matters in Texas Hold’em, and even more so when you have rags Texas Hold’em is a game of skill and strategy, where players must consider various factors to evaluate the strength of their hands. One crucial aspect to consider is the position at the table, as it can greatly influence the optimal strategy
Poker Hall of Famer John Hennigan wins seventh WSOP title
The Philly poker pro has proven himself in all types of poker games Poker Hall of Fame John Hennigan recently made history by becoming one of just nine players to win at least seven World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets. Hennigan took the title and $138,296 top prize in Event #7 – $1,500 Dealer’s
Stop Being A “Misreg” At The Poker Table
I recently heard celebrated poker professional and future spiritual guru Charlie Carrel use the term “misreg” to describe poker regulars who seem to live in a constant state of misery. A quick internet search indicated Carrel didn’t invent the term, though I can’t seem to find the original source (if you know, please email me