A massive field helped drive the prize pool to the largest in the Triton series so far Mike Watson became the third Triton Poker Super High Roller champion after winning the series’ first prize of over $1 million in Montenegro, bringing his total Triton winnings to over $10 million. The $30,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em 8-Handed
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Strategies for playing against passive opponents in Pot-Limit Hold’em
Passive players could be great targets to help you pad your chipstack Playing against passive opponents in Pot-Limit Hold’em can be both frustrating and lucrative. Passive opponents tend to play a lot of hands but are often reluctant to bet or raise, making it challenging to extract value from them. However, with the right strategies, you can take advantage of
East Coast Poker Championships kicks off today
The poker tournament series is taking place at Turning Stone Resort Casino The 2024 East Coast Poker Championships will begin on May 16 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Three $110 buy-in satellite turbo qualifiers will held on Thursday at 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, with the top five finishers in each earning
Christina Gollins earns second WSOP Circuit ring at Commerce Casino
Gollins turned $600 into a $105,444 prize as she continues to shine at the tables Christina “Baby Shark” Gollins is celebrating her second World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after taking the $600 Housewarming at Commerce Casino event over 1,483 entrants to earn the $105,444 top prize. Gollins moved beyond $700,000 in live tournament winnings
The significance of position in betting after the turn in Texas Hold’em
Where you are in the betting round will help you make decisions on the strength of your hand Position is a crucial factor in Texas Hold’em poker, and its importance becomes even more evident after the turn. The turn, also known as the fourth community card or fourth street, has a significant impact on the strength of a player’s
Borgata Spring Poker Open Main Event field comes up short
A smaller field led to a significant overlay to reach the guaranteed $2M prize pool The Borgata Spring Poker Open Main Event is in the books, but it probably wasn’t the event the casino had expected. The 706 entries for this tournament failed to reach the $2 million guarantee, causing an overlay of $249,120. The top 103 players finished in
Maurice Hawkins picks up another WSOPC Ring
The long-time WSOP Circuit grinder moves into second place with his latest victory Maurice Hawkins moved into second place on the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring list after earning his 16th at the $1,700 buy-in WSOP Cherokee Main Event over 981 players to take the biggest cut of the nearly $1.5 million prize pool. Hawkins broke
Tips for implementing effective bluffing strategies after the flop
Your post-flop strategy in Texas Hold’em will play a huge role in how the hand progresses Bluffing is a crucial skill to have in poker, especially after the flop when the community cards are revealed. Implementing effective bluffing strategies after the flop in Texas Hold’em can help you deceive your opponents and win pots even with weaker hands. Here are
Chris Moneymaker takes down Triton Super High Roller event
The Poker Hall of Famer takes home almost $1 million with his latest victory Poker Hall of Famer Chris Moneymaker is a champion once again after besting 163 entrants to win the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $25,000 event. The $903,000 payout is the third biggest live cash of his career, putting him at almost $7 million in total earnings. Moneymaker also earned
Phil Hellmuth drops in on Vegas to celebrate 60th birthday
The Poker Brat rubbed elbows with Elon Musk and Draymond Green while taking Vegas by storm Phil Hellmuth, the poker champion known for his record 17 World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets, recently marked a milestone in an extravagant fashion. Although his 60th birthday isn’t until July 16, the Poker Brat decided to kick
How to calculate pot odds when playing rag hands in Texas Hold’em
There’s a lot more to consider when dealt a weak hand in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, pot odds are an essential concept that every player must understand to make informed decisions at the poker table. Calculating pot odds helps determine whether it’s profitable to continue playing a hand based on the potential payout relative
Hustler Casino Live episode doesn’t go well for Arden Cho
The actor lost four out of five hands in rapid succession Teen Wolf star Arden Cho had a night she’d soon like to forget on Friday’s edition of Hustler Casino Live. After going up $32,600, Cho faced huge losses in four out of five hands to end up as the biggest loser of the night.