Gutshots provide a unique situation for poker players that requires caution In Texas Hold’em, playing gutshots, or inside straight draws, requires a strategic approach to maximize potential gains while minimizing risks. A gutshot occurs when a player has four consecutive cards with one missing in the middle, and completing the inside straight on the next
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WSOP Online Main Event sets a new record
Online poker tournaments continue to gain additional support from players Well-known online grinder Bert “girafganger7” Stevens has won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online Main Event on GGPoker for his biggest career score. The Belgian overcame a field of 6,023 entrants to win the $2,783,433 prize while also setting a world record. Stoyan Madanzhiev
How to fold correctly in Texas Hold’em
There are different ways, and times, to fold in Texas Hold’em Mastering the art of folding is a crucial skill in Texas Hold’em, separating the amateurs from the seasoned players. While the allure of staying in a hand and chasing a potential win can be tempting, knowing when to fold is often the key to
Shannon Shorr wins first WSOP bracelet in the WSOP US Online Series
The longtime player finally finds his rhythm, adding his name to an exclusive list The list of poker players on the “Best Without a Bracelet” list just got a bit shorter as longtime pro Shannon Shorr shipped the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online – Domestic Bracelet #17 – $2,000 NLH 6-Max event on Sunday
The Global Poker Celebrity Challenge gets underway today
The poker tournament features a number of celebrities from different fields Global Poker launched its first-ever Celebrity Challenge, beginning with the Paul George Celebrity Campaign, which ran from September 19 – October 1. Starting today, poker players will have a chance to play against another NBA star in the Karl-Anthony Towns Celebrity Campaign running through
Isaac Haxton takes down the Super High Roller Bowl
The poker pro is on a solid run and adds another $2.76 million to his stack of winnings Isaac Haxton continues adding to his winnings during the best year of his poker career, taking the Super High Roller Bowl championship after beating Andrew ‘Chewy’ Lichtenberger heads-up for $2.76 million last night in Las Vegas. The
How to improve your Texas Hold’em MTT skills
Multi-tabling requires a lot of discipline and quick thinking Improving your Texas Hold’em Multi-Table Tournament (MTT) skills requires a combination of strategic thinking, adaptability, and a keen understanding of tournament dynamics. There are several key aspects to focus on for enhancing your MTT performance. In the early stages of a tournament, focus on playing premium
Poker Power Ladies Home Game becomes a huge success
Actress Julianne Hough takes the title in the life-changing game Actress Julianne Hough adds her name to a long list of celebrities to participate in live poker. She won a recent Poker Power Ladies Home Game tournament featuring powerful women to encourage ladies to become more self-confident. The tournament was held at the home of
Richard Lee ships WPT Australian Main Event
The Aussie player turns $8,000 into $550,000 after outlasting 559 others The World Poker Tour (WPT) Main Event was the most recent big-money tournament to run in Australia. Six hundred players paid the $8,000 buy-in, culminating in six players reaching the final table, hoping to win the top prize of over $500,000. Richard Lee was
How to play tight players in Pot-Limit Omaha
Pot-Limit Omaha players are known for their unique playing styles Playing against tight players in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a strategic approach that takes advantage of their conservative style while minimizing the risks associated with this action-packed variant of poker. It’s crucial to understand that tight players in PLO are likely to be selective with
Poker rooms to celebrate Doyle Brunson Day on Monday
Poker players will gather to commemorate the late player on a special date A handful of US poker rooms plan to host “Doyle Brunson Day” on October 2 (10/2), offering various promotions honoring “The Godfather of Poker,” who passed away at 89 in May ahead of the 2023 World Series of Poker. Brunson is famous
Stephen Chidwick dons the purple jacket in the Poker Masters series
The British poker pro pulls off another great performance at the felt The 2023 Poker Masters paid out $11,065,000 million in prizes throughout its ten series events, with British poker pro Stephen Chidwick as the only player to reach seven figures in cashes at the series, which was held at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA