Ultimately, folding weak hands is not a sign of defeat but of control In poker, one of the most underrated skills is the ability to fold. While it’s tempting to chase every hand or hope the next card changes the outcome, experienced players know that folding weak hands at the right time is what preserves
The series will include $545,000 in guaranteed cash for the finalists BetRivers is gearing up to launch its 2025 Poker Championship, an online series scheduled to run from September 21 through October 5. The festival will span two weeks of competition, offering more than $545,000 in guaranteed prize pools across a diverse lineup of tournaments
Phil Hellmuth will match a $500K buy-in in a heads-up match to show his skills Phil Hellmuth, better known in the poker world as the “Poker Brat,” has thrown down a challenge aimed at critics who doubt his ability in cash games. Frustrated by ongoing claims that his game doesn’t measure up in today’s high-stakes
Successful PLO players balance analysis with awareness, using equity as a guide rather than a rule Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments are known for their complexity, largely because players receive four hole cards instead of two. This extra layer of possibilities makes analyzing equity far more challenging than in No-Limit Hold’em, where hand ranges and outcomes
The new poker room attracted around 300 players for its grand opening Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, has officially opened its new, expanded poker room inside The Fox Tower. The upgraded venue was unveiled on September 9, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the morning followed by the first live hands shortly after. The casino
The American poker pro is returning to form following a long winning drought Jonathan Jaffe has captured his second Triton Super High Roller Series title, winning the $30,000 No-Limit Hold’em event in Jeju and collecting more than $1 million in prize money. The American pro, who had endured a long dry spell on the Triton
By considering position, opponents’ tendencies and table flow, you can develop a disciplined approach to mucking When it comes to poker, knowing when to fold—or muck your cards—can be just as valuable as knowing when to push hard with a strong hand. A solid muck strategy isn’t just about tossing away bad cards; it’s about
Despite the new PM’s attitude toward gambling, poker will reportedly be spared Thailand is moving ahead with recognizing poker as a sport, with the government reaffirming its position despite ongoing public debate. Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Interior Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that the policy remains in place and stressed that there will be
Watts argues that police had no right to raid his game and make arrests Gary Watts, a South Carolina poker player, is taking the state to court in a case that could reshape how private poker games are treated under local law. Watts argues that he and his friends were unfairly targeted when authorities raided
The best heads-up players thrive because they learn how to minimize the impact of bad luck In heads-up poker, the constant back-and-forth between luck and skill is more obvious than in almost any other poker format. With only two players at the table, every hand is contested, and there is no room to wait around
The poker platform is allegedly unable to schedule the upgrade at another time PokerStars has announced it will not be hosting its Fall Championship of Online Poker (COOP) in the US this year, ending a nine-year streak. The operator cited ongoing “platform upgrades” as the reason for the cancellation, signaling that technical changes and future
The win gave him another $117,000 to add to his growing bankroll Alex Montgomery has etched his name into the history of the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event after claiming victory at Dusk Till Dawn. The English player outlasted a huge field of 937 entries to secure the title, the trophy, and a
Our Responsible Gambling program verifies that all players are of legal age and provides customizable self-exclusion tools for our tables, sportsbook, and casino.
