MGM Resorts resolved the cyberattack issues but is still dealing with some problems Borgata had planned to hold its fall mini-series in October until MGM Resorts became the victim of hackers who interrupted daily operations. The mini-series has since been rescheduled to run from November 14-19 at Borgata Atlantic City. Borgata New Jersey will also
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Chris Moneymaker now hosting the Moneymaker tour in Florida
The tournament series began this week at the Palm Beach Kennel Club The Moneymaker Tour is now underway at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, with 27 events over 13 days from October 25 through November 6 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Over $500,000 in prize guarantees are up for grabs, with buy-ins from $86 to
How to exploit opponents’ weaknesses in Pot-Limit Omaha
Avoid falling into the trap of overvaluing your hand when playing PLO Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a dynamic and complex variant of poker, requiring a keen understanding of opponents’ tendencies to exploit their weaknesses effectively. To gain an edge in PLO, it’s crucial to observe and analyze your opponents’ playing styles and adjust your strategy
Actor Bryan Cranston to host celebrity poker tournament
The ‘Breaking Bad’ star turns to poker to raise money for the Entertainment Community Fund Award-winning Hollywood actor Bryan Cranston will host the ‘Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament’ in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund. It takes place on Sunday, November 12, at 1 PM Pacific time and will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.
55-year-old former math teacher heads to the EPT thanks to Poker Power
Louise Ulrick goes from poker novice to poker pro in just a matter of weeks Louise Ulrick has earned a seat at the European Poker Tour Prague Main Event. The 55-year-old former math teacher from the UK was victorious in the PokerStars x Poker Power Women’s Bootcamp Showdown at EPT Cyprus, an eight-week, women-only bootcamp
When and how to limp behind the preflop in Texas Hold’em
Limping behind can be a great way to control the pot size in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em poker, the decision of whether to “limp behind” pre-flop requires a nuanced understanding of the game dynamics and your position at the table. Limping behind refers to opting not to raise but instead just calling the big
PokerGO Tour PLO Series II adds two new winners
Adam Hendrix and Bryce Yockey have added their names to the winners list Two more players have picked up tournament wins at the PokerGO Tour’s second Pot-Limit Omaha Series in Las Vegas. Adam Hendrix and Bryce Yockey recently took victories in the series that began on October 19 at the PokerGO Studio, which wraps up
Adam Hendrix ships PokerGo Tour’s first bounty event
PokerGo continues to expand into the Pot-Limit Omaha realm Adam Hendrix won the PokerGO Pot Limit Omaha Series II’s first-ever progressive bounty event on Tuesday. He would secure the final bounty while picking up his fourth PokerGO Tour championship. The progressive bounty tournament format has gained popularity over the last few years, with 101 players
How to play overpairs on wet flops in Texas Hold’em
It pays to be flexible when playing overpairs, as a flush or straight could be lurking In Texas Hold’em, navigating overpairs on wet flops demands strategic finesse to capitalize on strong hands while managing the inherent risks of dynamic board textures. An “overpair” refers to a pocket pair higher than the community cards on the
Card Player Poker Tour to put $1M on the table this December
The tournament is coming to The Venetian in Las Vegas and will run for several weeks The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will celebrate the new year from December 25 through January 7 with the DeepStack Extravaganza (NYE) tournament series. Almost $1 million in prize guarantees will be granted during the 19 events scheduled. The highlight
Poker pro Gary Blackwood drops in on LA
The player and vlogger will spend three months in California creating new content Poker pro and YouTube vlogger Gary Blackwood is relishing his three-month visit to Los Angeles after leaving his London home. His goal is to utilize the time to create poker content and take advantage of other opportunities available. The 33-year-old poker pro
How to bet to maximize value with a back door flush in Texas Hold’em
Make sure to keep players in the hand to get the most out of the betting rounds Maximizing value with a backdoor flush in Texas Hold’em requires a combination of strategic patience, awareness and adaptability. A backdoor flush refers to the situation where a player initially lacks the necessary cards for a flush but catches