By selectively tightening ranges, you protect your stack and maintain balance in the duel Heads-up poker is often seen as the ultimate test of skill, forcing players to adapt quickly and balance aggression with discipline. While most strategies emphasize applying pressure and widening ranges, there are times when tightening up and playing conservatively becomes the
Phil Hellmuth and others will appear on the premiere episode The Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) is rolling out a new weekly podcast with a lineup that blends poker and sports betting. Titled Fade Us Sports, the show premieres today, August 27, and brings together some of poker’s most recognizable names to share their
The German poker pro adds another $1,696,950 to his growing stack Leon Sturm has added another major trophy to his growing résumé by winning the €100,000 (US$117,000) Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona. The 24-year-old German secured the title after reaching a heads-up deal with American pro David Coleman, earning a payout of €1,450,385 (US$1,696,950)
Ultimately, the strongest tournament players flow between both styles seamlessly Texas Hold’em tournaments reward players who can adapt, and one of the most important skills is knowing when to be aggressive and when to hold back. Striking the right balance between the two can determine whether you build a stack for a deep run or
Poker continues to find an increasingly larger following across Asia Poker’s growth across Asia is showing no signs of slowing, and a new tour aims to add even more momentum later this year. Gods of Poker (GOP), a fresh live tournament series created by longtime industry figures Lloyd Fontillas and Ray Chiu, is set to
Daniel Negreanu is getting warmed up for the start of the online series Daniel Negreanu is preparing to fire up his livestreams once again, this time from north of the border. The six-time World Series of Poker champion will head to Vancouver on September 15 to take part in the 2025 WSOP Online series, and
By staying patient, observing the action closely and resisting tilt, you can weather a cold deck Every poker player eventually runs into a cold deck in Texas Hold’em. This refers to stretches where the cards simply don’t cooperate, leaving you with weak holdings or second-best hands no matter how disciplined you play. While nobody can
The new poker series will make its debut in Las Vegas this fall A brand-new tournament series is set to arrive in Las Vegas this fall with the launch of the PokerGO Tour Bounty Blitz. Running from September 1 through September 6 at the PokerGO Studio, the series will feature six events, each carrying a
The final prize pool was pushed to over $1.5 million Hyundong Lee has captured the spotlight in Asia’s poker scene by winning the 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship. The event drew a massive field of 1,470 players, each paying TWD35,000 (US$1,125) to enter, creating a prize pool worth over TWD 45.3 million (US$1.5 million). After
Over time, a mix of structured study, consistent practice, and reflection will help you become more confident Short Deck has grown in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. The game is fast-paced, filled with action, and requires players to make adjustments that differ significantly from traditional No-Limit Hold’em. If you’re looking
3,546 entries result in the eventual champion taking home $525,700 The 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale saw one of its biggest fields ever, drawing 3,546 entries at $1,100 apiece. That turnout pushed the total prize pool high enough to award $525,700 to the eventual champion, Brandon Mitchell. Mitchell dramatically
The authorities think they already have a lead on the perpetrators A poker player in Houston was robbed of his winnings shortly after leaving a card room and returning to his hotel. Police say the incident took place on August 1 in the city’s Galleria area, a busy hub of shopping, business, and nightlife. According
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