Well-timed aggression, backed by the likelihood of a fold, lets you accumulate chips even when you don’t have the best hand In the middle stages of a poker tournament, understanding fold equity becomes a crucial part of maintaining or growing your chip stack. Fold equity is the idea that, by betting or raising, you create
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Remaining 2025 WSOP Circuit Schedule Released, Adding Changes To Format
The second half of the series eliminates the chance at a seat at the WSOP Tournament of Champions The World Series of Poker has officially announced the remaining schedule for the 2025 WSOP Circuit, revealing 29 additional stops and introducing key format changes for the second half of the season. From July through December, the
WSOP Online Forced To Cancel Poker Bracelet Event Over Glitches
Players were deep into Day 2 when the game was finally canceled The World Series of Poker (WSOP) was forced to cancel one of its highly anticipated online bracelet events after a wave of technical issues disrupted gameplay on Day 2. The affected tournament, Event #7: $250 Mystery Bounty, had already surpassed its $1 million
Extending Your Range: How and When To Play More Hands Early in Tournaments
Used wisely, extending your range early in tournaments can set the stage for a deep run In tournament poker, especially during the early levels, many players adopt a conservative approach, focusing on premium hands and waiting for ideal spots. While this strategy can be effective, knowing when to open up your range and play more
Ben Tollerene Ships Record-Breaking $100K PLO for $2.39 Million
The Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro saw its highest number of entries on record Ben Tollerene has officially claimed the richest Pot-Limit Omaha title in history, winning the $100,000 PLO Main Event at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. He outlasted a record-setting 93-player field at the Maestral Resort & Casino,
The Second Seat in Poker’s All-Time Money List Has a New Owner
Stephen Chidwick has overtaken Justin Bonomo following several deep runs For the first time in nearly a year, there’s been a shift near the top of poker’s most prestigious leaderboard. The Hendon Mob’s All-Time Money List has a new name in the number two spot, with England’s Stephen Chidwick overtaking Justin Bonomo after a hot
Stephen Song Finds Huge Success at the Lord Poker Tournament Jeju Festival
Song added $970,000 to his tournament winnings in this series alone Stephen Song made a major impact at The Lord Poker Tournament Jeju festival in South Korea, racking up nearly a million dollars in prize money across three events. His run included two victories and a total of $970,000 in cashes, making the Jeju stop
Utilizing Pot Odds and Expected Value to Excel in Texas Hold’em Tournaments
Applying pot odds and expected value gives you a mathematical advantage that pays off over time Understanding pot odds and expected value is key to making smarter decisions in Texas Hold’em tournaments. These two concepts help players determine whether a call, bet, or fold will lead to long-term profitability, which becomes more important as the
MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship Draws Massive Interest
A field of 3,040 entries pushed the prize pool up more than three times its original amount Corey Wick pulled off a major milestone at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, winning the MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship on May 18. The Wisconsin player outlasted a field of 3,040 entries and walked away with $397,587, the
Ian Steinman Ships RunGood Poker Series Bay Area Main Event
The win was the second of the year for the California poker pro Ian Steinman added another highlight to his already impressive poker résumé by taking down the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Bay Area Main Event at Graton Resort and Casino in Northern California. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 643 entries, creating a
WSOP To Make Significant Change To Use of Personal Devices in Tournaments
Tournament players won’t be able to use cell phones after an event falls to three tables The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is introducing stricter rules on the use of personal devices during its bracelet events, aiming to eliminate the chance of outside assistance during critical tournament moments. Starting this year, players will no longer
Dual Venom tourneys have just two Day 1’s left
The moment of truth is here. Our massive Dual Venoms have just two more Day 1’s remaining, including a bonus flight we added for this Saturday. If you want to cash-in on the $10 Million GTD NLH and $2 Million GTD PLO, then you must act now! Take a look at the remaining schedule: BONUS: