With more than $50 Million in guarantees, the OSS XL is our biggest series ever August 22, 2023 Everyone knows that poker is only good when it’s big, which is why we’re putting our money where our mouth is with a tournament series that’s beyond large. That’s right! We’re tipping the scales in your favor yet again with the OSS XL. With over $50 Million in guaranteed prize pools, it’s easily our biggest
Cage Live return to Costa Rica was a huge success August 22, 2023 After a 3.5-year hiatus that started with the Covid pandemic, our fabulous Cage Live returned to Costa Rica last week and it was a huge hit for all involved. This cash game in a time-based tournament format had three Day 1’s from Wednesday through Friday. The 50 players who survived with chips during any one
How to choose the right-sized bets in Texas Hold’em August 22, 2023 Calculating how much to put in the pot can make a big difference in how the hand plays out In Texas Hold’em, choosing the right-sized bets is a critical aspect that can significantly impact your overall success in the game. Proper bet sizing allows you to extract maximum value from your strong hands, protect your
Sunday Recap: Blazing results continue during the High Five August 21, 2023 The $14.4 Million High Five Tournament Series just finished its second-to-last weekend and the tables were blazing once again. Included was a $750,000 Blunt Roller event that buzzed way past the guarantee. See the details in our August 20th Sunday Recap. Hi5 #145– $750,000 GTD Sunday Blunt Roller Our $750K GTD Sunday Blunt Roller tournament
How to play pocket tens in cash poker games August 21, 2023 Pocket 10s may look strong at first, but it all comes down to the table Playing pocket tens (10-10) in cash poker games requires a strategic approach that balances aggression, observation and adaptability. While pocket tens is a strong starting hand, it’s essential to navigate the complexities of the game to maximize your chances of
Why you should avoid getting involved in weak hands in Pot-Limit Omaha August 18, 2023 Weak hands in Pot-Limit Omaha have greater equity imbalance than in Texas Hold’em Avoiding weak hands in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is crucial for maintaining a strong position in the game. PLO is known for its complexity due to the four-hole-card nature, which leads to more potential combinations and stronger holdings on average compared to Texas
The best ways to play K-J suited in poker cash games August 17, 2023 Tempering your bets will lead to more wins when holding K-J Playing K-J suited in poker cash games requires a balanced blend of aggression, reading opponents, and solid decision-making. This suited combination offers potential for strong hands, but its success heavily depends on strategic execution. Playing K-J suited becomes more advantageous when you’re in a
How to defend the big blind in cash poker games August 16, 2023 Cash games require a different approach when in the big or small blind Defending the big blind in cash poker games is a crucial aspect of your strategy, as it involves protecting your investment while capitalizing on potential opportunities to win. Understanding how to effectively defend your big blind will ensure you capture more pots.
Sunday Recap: Tables were lit during the High Five August 16, 2023 Five Tournament Series is on now through August 27th. We held a smoking hot $750K Blunt Roller tournament on Sunday, but that was just part of the story. See the details in our August 13th Sunday Recap. Hi5 #75– $750,000 GTD Sunday Blunt Roller Our $750K GTD tournament was easily the highlight of our Sunday
The $14.4 Million High Five Tournament Series blazes on with big events August 16, 2023 Have you been partaking in the High Five? The 420-inspired tournament series started on August 6th and we’ve been rolling out big events ever since. You can inhale the full schedule here. And now with less than two weeks left, the High Five series is really getting smoking-hot. Just take a look at these highlights
Concepts that can improve your poker postflop strategy August 15, 2023 Take your postflop game to new heights and start winning more in Texas Hold’em It involves making decisions after the community cards have been dealt, requiring a deep understanding of opponent tendencies, hand strength, and pot odds. Several key concepts can enhance your postflop strategy and give you an edge at the poker table. Accurate
How to beat capped river ranges in poker August 14, 2023 Be cautious when dealing with capped river ranges, as they could be worth big pots Beating capped river ranges in poker requires a blend of strategic thinking, observation, and adapting to your opponent’s tendencies. A capped river range refers to a situation where your opponent’s betting pattern indicates that they are unlikely to have strong