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
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New poker room planned for San Antonio, TX
River Walk in San Antonio is getting a new poker and social club Poker rooms have operated in Texas for years via a loophole in state gambling laws, with the newest planned to start operating near the River Walk in downtown San Antonio. According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Brooklyn Square Social Club
Global Poker’s US Poker Open starts next week
The poker tournament begins on August 21 and runs through September 3 The Global Poker US Poker Open returns for its third season next week, featuring over 60 events associated with the PokerGO US Poker Open (USPO) being held in Las Vegas. Global Poker’s series will run from August 21 through September 3 and gives
The best ways to play K-J suited in poker cash games
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
Ari Engel moves up in the WSOP Circuit ring race
Engel is now tied with Josh Reichard for second place Ari Engel recently won his 14th ring at the WSOPC Graton event just weeks after winning his last ring at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC). He is now tied with Josh Reichard for second place in the career Circuit ring race. Engel’s most
Poker rooms in Texas are becoming more popular, despite legal challenges
Texas lawmakers may not appreciate poker rooms, but state residents do On Monday, The Lodge Card Club in Texas recently wrapped up its Mega Monster tournament that smashed the $1 million guaranteed prize pool after 5,750 players paid the $400 buy-in. Those kinds of numbers aren’t usually seen anywhere except at the World Series of
How to defend the big blind in cash poker games
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.
Tobias Schwecht turns $3,500 into $609K at WSOP event
The WSOP is wrapping up a stop in London, which proved big for the German pro The £3,300 ($4,205) buy-in No-Limit Hold ’Em main event at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) International Super Circuit London drew 910 players across four starting flights, which was narrowed down after three more days to eventual champion
Eric Persson sets High Stakes Poker on fire
High Stakes Poker continues to raise the bar on big-money games Episode 2 in Season 11 of High Stakes Poker on Monday night featured a $1 million pot, as the competition was overshadowed by the aggressive play of Eric Persson. Persson would take his seat at the table not long after the show started and
Concepts that can improve your poker postflop strategy
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
WSOP Paradise schedule now available
The recently announced series is starting to take shape The inaugural World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise has released the complete schedule of bracelet events for the series, which kicks off on December 3 and runs through December 14 in the Bahamas at Atlantis Paradise Island. A total of 15 bracelet events have been scheduled,
Phil Ivey captures another Triton poker win
Ivey shows that his recent Triton victory wasn’t a fluke Phil Ivey finished his 2023 Triton Poker London experience with another win, his second of the series, in the $25,000 Short Deck Ante for the $280,500 first-place prize. Ivey collected $1,007,000 for winning the $60,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo earlier in the series. The 10-time World