Attendance for the poker series surpassed all expectations The European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona has come to an end after Sunday’s Main Event crowned its 2023 champion. In one of the most unforgettable EPT festivals since the event began in 2004, more than 21,000 entrants sat down at the tables to play for a share
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How to excel at online three-card poker
The variant of the popular card game is a great option for those who like fast-paced games Three-Card Poker is a thrilling online casino game, and with the right strategy, you can increase your chances of success. Following a few simple tips will help you excel at the game. Know the hand rankings. Learn the
France’s Simon Wiciak ships the EPT Barcelona Main Event for $1.3M
2,120 players dropped in for the tournament, including a number of high-rollers Simon Wiciak was the chip leader for the final three days of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event, with no plans of giving them up. He took every chip in play after outlasting 2,120 entrants and defeating João Sydenstricker heads-up
Lower suited connectors may be stronger in Texas Holdem
Suited connectors offer a lot of possibilities, and lower cards are an even better option In Texas Hold’em, lower suited connectors (such as 4-5 suited or 6-7 suited) can sometimes be stronger than higher suited connectors (like 9-10 suited or J-Q suited) for several reasons. While this may seem backward, once you understand the logic,
Poker game thief in Vancouver sentenced to 12 years in prison
Ali Rafid Khudh Khudhair was found guilty of manslaughter and robbery British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Heather MacNaughton has sentenced a Vancouver man to 12 years in prison after he pled guilty to a March 2021 armed robbery of a poker game and the shooting of a sex worker two months later. Iraqi-born Ali Rafid
Espen Jorstad falls short of collecting third WSOP Online bracelet
The player had a good run but fell short of another win Four more gold bracelets were awarded in the recent 2023 WSOP Online series. Espen Jorstad came close to picking up his third, but came up short against tough competition. The latest online grinders to claim a piece of WSOP gold hardware were Paulius
Identify the worst preflop hands in Pot-Limit Omaha so you can avoid them
PLO players should commit these hands to memory in order to become poker sharks In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), identifying the worst preflop hands is crucial to avoid costly mistakes and improve your overall profitability. Unlike Texas Hold’em, PLO is a high-action game with four hole cards, which makes hand selection more complex. Here’s how to
WPT plans on offering a $40M guarantee in the WPT World Championship
The guarantee would set a record for any live poker tournament The World Poker Tour (WPT) recently reported that the guaranteed prize pool for the WPT World Championship will be nearly tripled for December’s season-ending event. In numbers, that means $40 million, a new record for live poker tournaments. The $10,400 buy-in event smashed the
Tom Orpaz takes second high roller title at the European Poker Tour
The Israeli poker pro has had an incredible summer at the tables Israeli poker pro Tom Orpaz has dominated this year’s European Poker Tour Barcelona festival. He’s reached three high roller final tables in the past eight days, winning two titles and almost $915,000 in prizes. Orpaz’s latest win was outlasting 24 entrants in the
Multiway tactics to learn before sitting down at a poker table
Go into a multiway hand understanding how to manipulate other players Multiway scenarios in poker refer to situations where more than two players are involved in a hand. These situations introduce complexity due to the increased number of variables and potential interactions. Before sitting down at a poker table, understanding multiway tactics is crucial for
Estonia prepares for the first-ever WSOP Circuit in Northern Europe
Poker continues to find new regions for success across the globe The Estonian capital of Tallinn is preparing for the debut of the WSOP Circuit Tallinn festival at Olympic Park Casino and the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel from September 14-24. The first-ever WSOP Circuit event in Northern Europe will have a €1 million ($1,0858,870) guaranteed
Mark Barrientos turns $1K into over $126K in WSOP Circuit tournament
The big win was the first six-figure cash and second ring for the player Mark Barrientos won the $250 buy-in World Series of Poker Circuit No-Limit Hold ’em event in 2019 to win his first WSOPC gold ring and a five-figure top prize. Four years later, he would get another win after outlasting the 397-player