Position plays a huge role in PLO strategy, even when you’re deep-stacked Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a popular variant of poker known for its action and excitement. Unlike Texas Hold’em, where players are dealt two hole cards, in PLO, each player receives four hole cards. This means there are more possible combinations of hands, leading
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Chris Moneymaker’s Poker Tour now live in Palm Beach, FL
The series began yesterday and runs through February 27 Chris Moneymaker’s historic win at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event changed the poker world. The legend’s Moneymaker Poker Tour will be coming to the Palm Beach Kennel Club (PBKC) in West Palm Beach, FL, from February 15 to 27, with over 1,000
James Galloway ships Champions Club Winter Poker Open Mystery Bounty
$400 becomes over $34,000 as Galloway pulls off a major win at the tables James Galloway ended a wild day of Houston poker action after outlasting 1,276 players to win the Champions Club Winter Poker Open $400 Mystery Bounty championship. He would end the tournament in a heads-up battle with Jonathan Park after he flopped
The importance of building a solid pre-tournament routine for poker
Get ready for the big tournaments by developing a routine that helps you focus A solid pre-tournament routine is crucial for poker players looking to maximize their chances of success in a tournament setting. This routine encompasses a variety of activities and strategies that can help players prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the challenges
Leigh Steinberg Charity Tournament attracts big poker names
Phil Hellmuth, Jamie Gold and others help keep the annual event lively This year’s annual pre-Super Bowl party hosted by Leigh Steinberg featured a celebrity poker event for the first time in its 37-year history. The star-studded turbo tournament was emceed by 2006 WSOP Main Event champion Jamie Gold and all-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil
Hamid Izadi added seventh WSOPC gold ring to his collection
The long-time grinder ships a WSOPC event in Pompano Beach, Florida, for over $245K The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring event at Harrah’s Pompano Beach has concluded, with Hamid Izadi taking the title and a respectable first-place prize of $245,225. He beat a field of 917 entrants to get there and continues
Exploring the different types of Hold’em poker
Poker players should learn the different types of Texas Hold’em to find a game that suits them While Texas Hold’em holds the crown in the poker world, its reign extends far beyond a single game. Nestled within this genre lies a treasure trove of exciting variations, each offering unique flavors and strategic depths. Pot-Limit Omaha
Food Network capitalizes on poker’s popularity
The channel is bringing together kitchens and poker in a new Wildcard Kitchen series Poker fans who enjoy watching chefs prepare a gourmet meal might want to check out the Food Network’s newest show, Wildcard Kitchen, which premiers in March. The limited series has eight episodes and debuts on March 12 at 9 PM ET.
Jason Koon dumps GGPoker, signs with Poker Royalty
The high-stakes grinder joins Dnegs and others in promoting poker Poker Royalty has announced it has signed a representation deal with ten-time Triton champion and high stakes pro Jason Koon, just a few days after he ended his agreement with GGPoker. Koon joins an outstanding list of pros, including Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari
Understanding Equity Shifts in Short Deck Poker
It’s easier to get premium hands in short deck poker, which can alter the course of the game In Short Deck Poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, understanding equity shifts is crucial due to the modified deck structure and altered hand rankings. With the removal of all cards below six, including deuces through fives,
Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort opens the “largest poker room” in the state
The casino is banking on poker players to fill up its new poker room Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort and Casino has placed itself as a top destination for poker players. It has launched the Valley’s biggest poker room, which the company says is larger than any comparable Las Vegas poker room. The Arena Poker Room
Wyoming hopes to include online poker in gambling legislation
Wyoming’s online gambling legislation includes poker player pooling Wyoming lawmakers unexpectedly introduced legislation last week that would authorize online casinos. In what could be a positive move for poker players in the state, it would also authorize Wyoming to join a gaming compact for multi-state online poker. Representatives Bob Davis, John Conrad, and others introduced