The plea stems from charges he defrauded credit unions across the Midwest Four-time World Series of Poker Circuit ring winner George Janssen has agreed to plead guilty in a federal financial fraud case, according to recent court filings. The Michigan poker player is set to appear for a plea hearing on August 19 after multiple
Bankroll management doesn’t remove the sting of a downswing, but it protects your ability to keep playing In Texas Hold’em, even the most skilled players face downswings caused by cold decks—those frustrating stretches when the cards simply won’t cooperate. While these streaks are inevitable, strong bankroll management can mean the difference between weathering the storm
Players and dealers colluded to rig games, stealing at least $573,000 Macau authorities have detained eight people accused of running a sophisticated poker cheating scheme inside a local casino, according to the Judiciary Police. The group, made up of five casino employees and three alleged planners, is suspected of manipulating the order of cards in
Goldstein faces allegations of witness tampering and hiding more funds through fraud Federal prosecutors have expanded their case against prominent attorney and SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein, adding new allegations to his ongoing tax fraud prosecution connected to high-stakes poker games. Goldstein, who was indicted in January on 22 counts, including tax fraud and making false
Successful heads-up players give themselves the best chance to consistently outthink and outlast their opponents In heads-up poker, where every hand is a battle and small mistakes get magnified, success often comes down to preparation and discipline as much as in-game decision-making. The best players in this format don’t rely solely on talent; they build
The tournament, if not canceled again, will take place in February of next year PokerStars has confirmed that the European Poker Tour (EPT) will return to Paris in February 2026, marking a comeback for the event after its abrupt cancellation earlier this year. The third edition of EPT Paris is now scheduled for February 18,
Over $2.5 million in prize money was up for grabs during the annual tournament series Uruguay’s Fabrizio González captured the Super High Roller title at the third stage of the Enjoy Poker Tour 2025, held from August 1 to 9 at Enjoy Punta del Este. The popular coastal resort once again hosted the series, which
By controlling pot size and using position wisely, you can grow your stack without exposing yourself to unnecessary danger Small ball poker can be a powerful approach in the early stages of Texas Hold’em tournaments, especially when blinds are low and stacks are deep. The core idea is to play many pots with small investments,
The $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event comes with a $25 million guarantee The schedule for the 2025 WSOP Online International Series has been released, and the series will run from August 17 to September 30. It will feature 33 gold bracelet events and at least $63 million in guaranteed prize pools, offering players around the
The WPT Prime Thailand Championship Event took center stage in the 25-tournament series China’s Haoran Sun claimed victory at the first-ever WPT Prime Thailand Championship, making poker history in the country’s inaugural officially recognized live tournament series. The landmark event, held at UOB LIVE inside Bangkok’s Emsphere Mall from July 31 to August 5, marked
Each time you fold, consider whether revealing your hand fits better with your overall strategy Knowing when to muck your cards in Texas Hold’em cash games is more than just tossing your hand away — it’s part of a larger strategy that can impact your image at the table and long-term profitability. Adjusting how and
The two poker tournament series are in a heads-up battle for players this December The poker world is gearing up for another high-stakes December showdown, with the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) once again hosting major events in the same month. The WPT has confirmed that its 2025 World
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