Hendrix battled Werdnig-Hoffman disease since infancy The poker community is mourning the loss of Mississippi native David “Atombomb” Hendrix, who passed away on October 8 at the age of 34. Known for his sharp mind, positive spirit, and infectious personality, Hendrix was an inspiring figure both at the poker table and beyond. Born in Amory,
Mastering late position is about making every decision with more information than your opponents have Playing from a late position in Texas Hold’em offers one of the biggest advantages at the table, but many players fail to use it effectively. The late position — typically the cutoff and the button — allows you to act
The new show will bring together some of the most recognizable influencers for a poker showdown The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced a new collaboration with Creator Television to launch a unique event that blends poker with online entertainment. The “Creator Poker Championship” will bring together some of the internet’s most recognizable influencers for
The Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, with a prize pool of $1.6 million The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) returned to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for the 2025 Wisconsin State Poker Championship, and the event made history. The $1,110 Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, setting a new benchmark for the largest
Flexibility and awareness are your most valuable tools throughout the game Short-deck poker, also known as six-plus Hold’em, demands a flexible approach that differs from traditional No-Limit Hold’em. With the shorter deck removing cards two through five, hand values shift dramatically, and players must adjust both preflop and postflop strategies to stay competitive. Understanding these
The rumors of a move out of King’s Casino Rozvadov have been made official The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) is officially leaving Rozvadov after nearly a decade, but its partnership with King’s Casino isn’t ending. Organizers confirmed that the 2026 edition will move to the Hilton Prague, with the series running from March
The best heads-up players thrive by blending data-driven logic online and human intuition Heads-up poker demands adaptability, and the strategies that work online often differ from those used in live games. While both formats require aggression, observation, and precise decision-making, the pace, player tendencies, and available information create two distinct experiences. Adjusting to these factors
Two players scored a Broadway straight, but only one would win the hand A wild hand during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta turned heads when one player’s Ace-Queen suited ran straight into the same hand, only to lose to poker’s rarest possible outcome. The hand took place on Day 3 of the €1,650 (US$1,920)
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League has benched and fined the players Three pitchers from Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) have been suspended for participating in online gambling, including poker. The players — Guo Yu-yan, Chen Guan-hao, and Wu Yu-cheng of the TSG Hawks — were found to have played online Texas Hold’em, prompting swift
Long-term strategy in PLO tournaments is about embracing variance, managing risk, and trusting the math Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments are some of the most unpredictable in poker, where even the best players can experience massive swings. Because of this volatility, a long-term strategy often outweighs short-term gain. Players who focus solely on quick results usually
The Main Event has seen a drop in attendance every year for the past three years Participation numbers for the 2025 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) have continued to slide, raising questions about whether the event’s long stay in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, may finally come to an end. The €10,350 (US$12,110) Main Event attracted
The host of the Snack Attack Podcast is on his way to the big game Clyde “Snack Attack” Gaskins, one of the most recognized poker dealers in Las Vegas, is heading from the box to the felt after winning a seat in the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas Main Event. The Aria
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