The 2024 Grand Poker Series begins on May 28 and runs into July The Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel and Casino will host the 2024 Grand Poker Series from May 28 to July 1. The series will take place at the Grand Event Center and feature 96 events, including 63 No-Limit Hold’em tournaments, during 34
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High-stakes grinder Dan Shak cuts a deal in CFTC spoofing case
The poker player and hedge fund manager was accused of manipulating futures markets Dan Shak has recently reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) two years after he was charged with engaging in a deceptive scheme to manipulate the gold and silver futures markets through a practice known as “spoofing.” While he
Key Differences between Pot-Limit Omaha Hi and Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo
Nuances between the two versions mean you have to be ready to adjust your strategy Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8) are two popular variations of Omaha poker, each with its own set of rules and strategies. While both games share similarities, there are key differences that distinguish them from each other. One
Resorts World Las Vegas to hold Summer Poker Series starting in June
The casino has posted the schedule for the upcoming series Resorts World Las Vegas has announced the 2024 Summer Poker Series schedule, which will include 82 events with over $900,000 in guaranteed prizes. The series’ events feature buy-ins ranging from $200 to $400, with guarantees from $5,000 to $100,000. Two $100,000 guaranteed $400 buy-in multi-flight
Eric Seidel continues hot streak with US Poker Open win
One of poker’s winningest players is off to a great start once again this year While spectators may marvel at how these poker stars achieve consistency, the players themselves simply go out and perform. Eric Seidel is one of those players, and he did it again at the US Poker Open in a $5,100 No-Limit
How to develop a solid under the gun opening range in Texas Hold’em
Avoiding marginal hands is just one of the ways to play better under the gun Developing a solid under the gun (UTG) opening range in Texas Hold’em is crucial for success in the game. UTG is the first position to act pre-flop, making it one of the most challenging positions to play from. A well-structured
Schedule for this year’s WPT World Championship now available
The series won’t be held until December, but players can start getting ready now The World Poker Tour has announced the 2024 WPT World Championship festival dates. This year’s festival will take place from December 3 to 23 at the Wynn Las Vegas. Last year, 33,712 players competed across dozens of tournaments, with American poker
Tom Dwan, Rampage and Jungleman are coming to Hustler Casino Live
The prominent poker figures will appear on an episode in May Hustler Casino Live recently announced that three more prominent players have confirmed their participation in the 2024 Million Dollar Game. Two of these players were the stars of last year’s event and are returning for the second time. Several popular poker players, including Tom
How to recover from a bad beat in Texas Hold’em
Bad beats happen to everyone; learning from them is what turns players into pros Experiencing a bad beat in Texas Hold’em, where a player loses a hand despite being in a dominant position, can be frustrating and demoralizing. However, it’s crucial to handle these situations with composure and resilience to maintain a positive mindset and
Poker player busted for cheating during Battle of Malta, but escapes punishment
An unidentified Italian player gamed the system and got off light The Battle of Malta was recently the stage for a rather unusual incident involving a player’s unconventional defense for card manipulation. An Italian poker player was caught marking cards during the €600 (US$552) Main Event, a serious offense in the world of poker, which
Matt Savage, Caitlin Comeskey win WPT Voyage events
The poker cruise has run its course, with side events proving as popular as the rest The inaugural World Poker Tour (WPT) Voyage event has concluded its Caribbean cruise aboard the Valiant Lady. Many non-poker events were featured during the weeklong festival, but the poker tournaments attracted hundreds of pros on board, with a handful
Understanding positional play in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em
Where you are in the betting round will make a difference in your performance Positional play is a crucial aspect of success in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em (PLHE), significantly impacting strategic decisions and overall profitability. In PLHE, your position at the table relative to the dealer button determines the order of betting rounds, providing valuable information