Jason Koon Extends Triton Poker Title Lead With 11th Win May 26, 2025 The latest win earned the American poker pro another $3.3 million to add to his growing stack Jason Koon has added another trophy to his already impressive Triton Poker resume, winning the $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em event in Montenegro for his record-breaking 11th Triton title. The victory came after outlasting a 108-player field and earned him
Strategic Comparisons Between Short Deck and Pot-Limit Omaha May 26, 2025 Both reward creativity, but mastering each requires adapting to unique structures and tendencies Short Deck (also known as 6+ Hold’em) and Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) are two popular poker variants that offer fast-paced action and deep strategic elements. While both games reward aggressive play and big hands, players’ approaches to them can be very different due
The Second Seat in Poker’s All-Time Money List Has a New Owner May 26, 2025 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
Sunday Recap: $50 Million OSS XL Heats Up on Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2025 It was an action-packed Sunday at ACR Poker as we kicked off Day 1A of our three OSS XL Main Events. Yet, that was just part of the story. All our signature tournaments crushed their guarantees. Didn’t get a chance to join in? Catch up on the highlights from May 25th in our Sunday Recap.
US Tourist in the UK Robbed of Cryptocurrency Holdings by Fake Taxi Driver May 23, 2025 The victim reportedly lost $123,000 in the heist, although it isn’t clear how the thief knew of the wallet A US tourist visiting London became the victim of a robbery involving cryptocurrency after getting into a car he believed was an Uber. Jacob Irwin-Cline, who was out for drinks one night, requested a ride through
The Effect of National TV Games on NBA Point Spreads May 23, 2025 Watching how a spread moves from opening to tipoff in a televised game can reveal where the money is going Nationally televised NBA games often draw extra attention from both casual viewers and seasoned bettors, and this visibility can have a noticeable impact on point spreads. When a game is broadcast on national TV, sportsbooks
Tips for Engaging With Other Players in Live Baccarat To Improve Your Play May 23, 2025 Use the table’s mood and energy to inform your decisions, but not to control them Engaging with other players during a live baccarat game can make the experience more enjoyable and even help improve your game. While baccarat is mostly a game of chance, observing and interacting with others at the table can offer helpful
Indonesia Becomes the Latest SE Asia Country To Be In the Casino Spotlight May 23, 2025 The country could following several others considering legalized casinos in the region Indonesia is starting to attract attention in Southeast Asia’s casino conversation, following a new proposal that could change how the country approaches gambling laws. A recent public discussion in West Java sparked debate after an academic suggested that the country consider legalizing casinos—but
Stephen Song Finds Huge Success at the Lord Poker Tournament Jeju Festival May 23, 2025 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 May 23, 2025 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
WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Produces Back-To-Back Winner May 23, 2025 Christopher Wilson won two straight events, earning his first and second WSOPC rings The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Caesars Southern Indiana wrapped up after nearly two weeks of competitive action, and despite being one of the smaller venues on the calendar, it delivered a few standout moments. Chief among them was
To Rebuy or Not to Rebuy in a Live Tournament May 23, 2025 You know the feeling. You just busted. Maybe it was a bad beat. Maybe it was your fault. Either way, you’re back on the sidelines with the tournament clock ticking, having to ask yourself the one question every player wishes they never had to: should I rebuy? Hang around the live tournament scene long enough