The famous Russian author and philosopher Leo Tolstoy once wrote: “The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” Leo Tolstoy Believe it or not, this powerful insight applies not just for life in general, but for the life of a poker player as well. Let’s break down how these two warriors can improve our
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More players added to the Big One For One Drop list
Jason Koon, Aleksejs Ponakovs and others are now getting ready for next month’s big poker tourney December’s $1 million buy-in Big One for One Drop at the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas has confirmed five more players who will sit down at the high-stakes event. Jason Koon will again bring
Get the most out of exploitative play in Pot-Limit Omaha
Learn how to target weaknesses to get the most out of your PLO game In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), exploiting opponents’ weaknesses can be a powerful strategy to maximize your winnings. Here are key insights into getting the most out of exploitative play in PLO: Exploitative play in PLO begins with a deep understanding of your
WSOP preparing calendar of livestreams for upcoming Bahamas tourney
Poker fans will be able to catch a lot of the action on CBS Sports and PokerGO The World Series of Poker (WSOP) heads to The Bahamas next month and has released the live streaming schedule for the series running from December 3-14. Nine days of streaming will be featured, along with three TV broadcasts
Nik Airball suffers massive bad beat in Hustler Casino Live game
A flush rarely beats a flush, but it did against the poker show’s regular fixture Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot’s luck has taken a major downturn recently, including his more than $1 million loss to Matt Berkey at about the same time earlier this year on the Hustler Casino Live stream. This wild high-stakes poker hand
Understanding ‘positional awareness’ in Texas Hold’em
Positional awareness is key to analyzing betting strategies around the poker table In Texas Hold’em, mastering the concept of positional awareness is crucial for strategic play and long-term success. Positional awareness refers to a player’s understanding of their seating position at the poker table relative to the dealer button. Each position offers different advantages and
Great Canadian Entertainment wants Toronto to be the go-to poker hub
The casino company has big poker plans for its Toronto presence Gaming and hospitality firm Great Canadian Entertainment seeks to make its new Toronto casino a hub for poker aficionados with the report that the new facility is open. The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto poker room has 30 tables running 24 hours daily. It
Maurice Nass turns $540 into $65,000 at the WSOPE with big win
The amateur player overcame big names to capture his first live cash Maurice Nass took his first live tournament win at the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) at King’s Resort in Rozvadov after defeating Traian Stanciu heads up to secure the €60,000 ($65,130) top prize in Event #15: €550 NLH Closer. He survived
How to prevent tilting in Texas Hold’em
Controlling your emotions at the poker tables is fundamental to winning Preventing tilting in Texas Hold’em is essential for maintaining a strategic and focused approach to the game. Tilt, a state of emotional frustration and irrational decision-making, can be detrimental to a player’s performance. Implementing effective strategies to curb tilt is crucial for long-term success
West Virginia adds its name to growing multi-state poker group
The state is now part of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement West Virginia became the fifth state to enter the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) on Tuesday, which is an agreement that permits online poker player pools to be shared across state lines. MSIGA also includes Delaware, Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey. A Delaware corporation
Sami Bechahed comes out on top as the NAPT wraps up
The first NAPT after a decade-long hiatus is now in the poker history books The first North American Poker Tour (NAPT) since 2010 has wrapped up at Resorts World Las Vegas. The featured $1,650 buy-in $1.5 million guaranteed event attracted 1,095 entries, with Sami Bechahed taking all the chips and the $268,945 top prize to
The pros and cons of using stakers for poker tournaments
Finding backers for poker tournaments can ease the financial burden, but carry risks Using stakers for poker tournaments can be a double-edged sword, offering both advantages and disadvantages to players. Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of utilizing stakers in the context of poker tournaments. Pros Staking provides financial backing for players