Steve Buell Wins WSOP Grand Victoria Main Event for $173,000 April 16, 2025 The Wisconsin poker grinder picked up his biggest tournament cash to date with the victory Steve Buell busted through for the biggest payday of his poker life in the WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Main Event. The Wisconsin resident took down the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em main event in Elgin, Illinois, outlasting a field of 637 entries
Understanding Pot Equity and Its Impact in Short Deck Hold’em April 16, 2025 Mastering pot equity in Short Deck Hold’em requires practice and understanding how the deck changes hand strengths Pot equity is a key concept in any form of poker, but in Short Deck Hold’em, it takes on a slightly different meaning due to the changes in hand values and probabilities. Understanding pot equity means knowing the
Mob-Led Illegal Poker Ring Busted in New Jersey April 16, 2025 Almost 40 people – including one politician – were arrested during the raids A major illegal gambling operation tied to organized crime has been brought down in New Jersey, with authorities arresting nearly 40 people in connection to underground poker clubs reportedly run by the Lucchese crime family. The arrests followed a lengthy investigation led
Dual Venoms continue this Thursday with Day 1C April 16, 2025 Our massive Dual Venoms got underway last Sunday to much fanfare, but we’re just getting started. There are four more Day 1’s remaining for the $10 Million GTD NLH and $2 Million GTD PLO and you’ll want to be part of the action. Take a look at the remaining schedule: Day 1B: Thursday, April 17th
Kraken Expands Portfolio Through Addition of ETF and Stock Trading Options April 15, 2025 The expansion gives traders more options on a single platform Kraken is venturing out of cryptocurrencies as it introduces stock and ETF trading on its platform, signaling expansion into more mainstream investment vehicles. This extends another layer to the products of the cryptocurrency exchange and provides users looking for a one-stop-shop experience for digital and
How To Manage Your Bankroll for NBA Spread Betting Success April 15, 2025 Smart bankroll management can be just as valuable as picking the right side of the spread Managing your bankroll is one of the most important habits to develop if you’re looking to find success with NBA spread betting. With games happening nearly every night and constant movement in point spreads, it’s easy to get caught
The Pros and Cons of Playing Multiple Lightning Roulette Games at the Same Time April 15, 2025 Playing several is a method best used with experience, discipline, and planning on a limit Playing multiple rounds of Lightning Roulette at the same time can be both thrilling and overwhelming, depending on your approach. This speed roulette with lightning quick random multipliers will tend to appeal to players who live on the edge. Having
Bill to Ban Smoking in Rhode Island Casinos Reappears April 15, 2025 The effort has been underway for some time, but was put on the back burner Efforts to end smoking inside Rhode Island casinos have resurfaced at the State House, where lawmakers are once again reviewing a bill that would close the long-standing exemption granted to gaming floors. House Bill 25, championed by Representative Teresa Tanzi,
Shannon Shorr Rivers His Way to a Win at the US Poker Open April 15, 2025 If ever there’s a time to be a river rat, it’s with a tournament victory on the line Shannon Shorr added another highlight to his already strong run this year by winning Event #5 of the US Poker Open, taking home $220,400 and the event’s Golden Eagle trophy. The victory adds to his recent momentum
Developing a Unique Playing Style With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em April 15, 2025 When used well, small pocket pairs can quietly become a source of consistent profit Small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em, like 2s through 6s, often get overlooked in favor of flashier hands. But for players looking to develop a unique and effective playing style, these under-the-radar cards offer real potential when used correctly. The key
WPT Executive Tour Director Matt Savage Explains Tournament Etiquette in Blog Post April 15, 2025 Matt Savage wants to apply the “restaurant policy” to poker tournaments Matt Savage, Executive Tour Director for the World Poker Tour and one of the most respected voices in the poker world, has taken to his blog to address an issue that many players and fans may not talk about often — tournament etiquette, particularly
Sunday Recap: Dual Venoms kick off April 14, 2025 Our massive Dual Venoms got underway on Sunday with Day 1A. While players took advantage of our $10 Million GTD NLH and $2 Million GTD PLO tourneys, that was just part of the story as also hosted exciting Venom Specials. Get full details in our April 13th Sunday Recap. Venom Sunday Special $250,000 GTD With