An Irish poker player and streamer was caught for allegedly cheating, but there’s more to the story WPT Global has taken swift action to remove a player from its platform after concerns were raised about the use of real-time assistance (RTA) during online play. The player, known online as AlanFPoker, was seen with an Excel
The last big win for the Polish player was the WPT Main Event in Barcelona in 2016 Sebastian Malec is once again making headlines on the European Poker Tour, nearly grabbing a second major win at EPT Monte-Carlo. The Polish player, who first caught the poker world’s attention with a €1.1 million (US$1.1 million) victory
PLO rewards players who think ahead and don’t automatically stack off with strong but beatable hands Paying off opponents with made hands in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) can be a tricky balancing act. The game’s structure and four-hole-card format create bigger pots and more dynamic boards than Texas Hold’em, which means even strong hands can quickly
The poker platform has confirmed it won’t participate in player pooling in Pennsylvania PokerStars has decided to hold off on merging its Pennsylvania poker platform with its existing interstate network, despite the state recently joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). While other operators have already expanded into the shared liquidity model, PokerStars is taking
The California native now has over $1 million in live tournament winnings Brad Gafford added another major title to his growing poker résumé with a win at the MSPT Main Event held at Sycuan Casino Resort in Southern California. The San Diego native took home $87,963 after coming out on top of a 417-entry field
Managing your bankroll well means you’ll be ready to keep playing and bounce back when your luck turns around Bankroll management is one of the most important factors in achieving long-term success in heads-up Texas Hold’em. Unlike full-ring or even six-max formats, heads-up poker is highly aggressive and fast-paced, which means swings in results can
Poker vloggers and content creators might be banned from filming events The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has introduced a new set of restrictions for this year’s tournaments, building on its recent decision to ban the use of cell phones at the tables during the final stages of play. These changes are now affecting how
The Poker Hall of Famer took down the second event of the APT in Taipei John Juanda has returned to the spotlight in a big way, earning his first Asian Poker Tour (APT) title in 15 years. The Poker Hall of Famer won the Single Day High Roller at the 2025 APT Taipei festival, taking
The best players treat mucking as a way to keep their strategies under wraps Mucking in Texas Hold’em refers to discarding your cards without showing them, and while it may seem like a basic part of the game, advanced players know how to use it as a subtle tool. Knowing when and how to muck
Tournament players won’t be able to use cell phones after an event falls to three tables The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is introducing stricter rules on the use of personal devices during its bracelet events, aiming to eliminate the chance of outside assistance during critical tournament moments. Starting this year, players will no longer
The 73-year-old was a long-time Vegas poker grinder John Strzemp, a respected figure in both the poker world and the Las Vegas casino industry, passed away last month at the age of 73. Known to many for his deep run in the 1997 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Strzemp nearly claimed the championship
Don’t just play your cards—watch how others are playing theirs Understanding how to spot and exploit weaknesses in your opponents is a key part of becoming a winning Texas Hold’em player. Every player has habits or patterns, and identifying them can give you a major edge at the table. One common weakness is predictability. Some
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