The long-time British poker pro continues to find new ways to win British poker pro Stephen Chidwick was the big winner in the final event of the 2024 US Poker Open, surviving the 52-player field to win the $25,200 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event and the $429,000 top prize. His 44th live tournament win brings his career earnings
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How to approach C-betting in heads-up Texas Hold’em
Continuation betting is a big part of a successful offensive strategy In heads-up Texas Hold’em, continuation betting, or c-betting, is a fundamental aspect of post-flop strategy. It involves making a bet on the flop after being the aggressor pre-flop, regardless of whether the player improved their hand. C-betting allows players to maintain their initiative, apply pressure on
World Series of Poker celebrates National Poker Day with veteran fundraiser
The WSOP is looking to raise money for military vets through its free-to-use app During National Poker Day this Friday, the free-to-play World Series of Poker (WSOP) mobile app by Playtika is asking poker lovers to donate to veterans. The upcoming 72-hour “Pokerthon” will grant funds to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) charity. The group strives
Aram Zobian tops US Poker Open leaderboard following latest win
The victory also puts Zobian at the top of the series’ leaderboard Six events have been completed at the 2024 PokerGO US Poker Open, with Aram Zobian now holding a big lead on the series’ leaderboard. He shipped Event #6: $15,100 No-Limit Hold ’em for $264,290, the biggest payout of the series so far. Zobian
Tips for reading board texture in online Texas Hold’em
Being able to deduce the possible texture is a key ingredient to winning in Texas Hold ’em Reading board texture is a crucial skill in online Texas Hold’em, as it allows you to make informed decisions based on the potential strength of your own hand and your opponents’ likely holdings. Here are some tips to
PokerGO releases streaming schedule for upcoming WSOP series
Poker fans will be able to catch almost all the action as it unfolds The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) runs from May 28 to July 17, with 99 live bracelet events from the Horseshoe and Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. PokerGO has announced it will offer 300 hours of livestreaming coverage
Keven Desgagne ships record-breaking WSOPC $300 Colossus
The prize pool almost doubled following a record turnout The 2024 World Series of Poker Circuit $300 Colossus in Ontario has finally come to an end. After 14 hours of play, Keven Desgagne emerged on the final day as the winner after beating Alexandre Clusiau heads-up to take the $64,905 top prize in an intense
Rags in Texas Hold’em and why they are important to understand
Low-ranking cards don’t necessarily have to be a deal-breaker in poker In Texas Hold’em, the term “rags” refers to low-ranking and seemingly insignificant hole cards. These cards typically fall below a certain threshold of value, often considered to be below a nine. While rags may lack immediate potency or promise, understanding their significance is crucial
Golden Nugget set to host poker tournament next month
The 2024 Grand Poker Series begins on May 28 and runs into July The Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and Casino will host the 2024 Grand Poker Series from May 28 to July 1. The series will take place at the Grand Event Center and feature 96 events, including 63 No-Limit Hold’em tournaments, during 34
High-stakes grinder Dan Shak cuts a deal in CFTC spoofing case
The poker player and hedge fund manager was accused of manipulating futures markets Dan Shak has recently reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) two years after he was charged with engaging in a deceptive scheme to manipulate the gold and silver futures markets through a practice known as “spoofing.” While he
Key Differences between Pot-Limit Omaha Hi and Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo
Nuances between the two versions mean you have to be ready to adjust your strategy Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8) are two popular variations of Omaha poker, each with its own set of rules and strategies. While both games share similarities, there are key differences that distinguish them from each other. One
Resorts World Las Vegas to hold Summer Poker Series starting in June
The casino has posted the schedule for the upcoming series Resorts World Las Vegas has announced the 2024 Summer Poker Series schedule, which will include 82 events with over $900,000 in guaranteed prizes. The series’ events feature buy-ins ranging from $200 to $400, with guarantees from $5,000 to $100,000. Two $100,000 guaranteed $400 buy-in multi-flight