Cristos could spend up to 48 months behind bars for his recent attacks Professional poker player Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to between 14 and 48 months in prison by a Nevada judge after pleading guilty to attempted stalking using electronic communication. District Judge Monica Trujillo delivered the sentence, citing Cristos’ repeated pattern of harassment
Switching strategies is about staying one step ahead of your competition Heads-up poker is one of the purest tests of skill, forcing players to adapt quickly to a single opponent’s tendencies. Unlike fullring or six-max games, there’s no hiding—every hand matters, and every action reveals information. Knowing when to switch up your strategy in heads-up
Federal investigators are targeting a career criminal with charges of extortion Federal investigators have filed a criminal complaint against 52-year-old Assaf Waknine, an Israeli national with a long criminal history, accusing him of threatening the host of a high-stakes poker game in Beverly Hills. Court documents allege that Waknine, who also goes by “Ace,” attempted
By selectively choosing when to show or hide a fold, players control the flow of information In poker, knowing when to fold is just as important as knowing when to bet. Mucking — the act of throwing your cards away — is more than a mechanical move; it’s a psychological decision that tests discipline and
The series began yesterday and will wrap up on November 17 The 2025 BetMGM Poker Borgata Fall Poker Open has officially begun in Atlantic City, offering players more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools across two packed weeks of competition. Running from November 4 through November 17, the series brings together professionals, recreational players,
Jones will appear in the second season of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge Steven Jones, who finished runner-up in the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event, is about to face a much different kind of challenge this November. The Arizona-based poker pro will appear in the second season of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge,
Balance aggression, position, and observation, to find value in hands that others throw away Finding value in low potential hands in Texas Hold’em requires patience, awareness, and strategic timing. These hands, often considered marginal or speculative, can still turn a profit when played under the right conditions. The key is to recognize when the situation
Caesars has brought the popular card room back to its former location The poker room at Caesars Palace is back in its original home today after a brief stint among the retail shops on Appian Way. The move marks a return to the venue’s longtime location near the sportsbook, bringing familiar surroundings to players who
Jim “Rockin Holdem” Hagan has been grinding away and finding his niche Jim “Rockin Holdem” Hagan has made waves in the Texas poker scene after reaching an incredible 51 final tables in a single month. Competing primarily at Texas Card House in Spring, Texas, Hagan has been on a relentless streak, entering low-stakes daily tournaments
A mathematical approach ensures that each rebuy contributes to your chance of reaching the final table Rebuy tournaments offer a unique challenge to poker players because they mix traditional strategy with calculated risk management. Knowing when to rebuy or add on can make the difference between a deep run and an early exit. The key
A competition to see which AI could excel at poker finds OpenAI and Anthropic at the top A five-day artificial intelligence poker showdown has crowned OpenAI’s “o3” as the champion, following nearly 3,800 hands of nonstop digital play, according to PokerNews. Competing against eight other large language models (LLMs), including bots from Meta, Anthropic, and
The English poker pro is frustrated with all the hidden fees tacked on in Vegas Professional poker player Patrick Leonard has added his voice to the growing debate about Las Vegas resort fees, criticizing what he sees as a money-grabbing tactic that hurts the city’s reputation with visitors. The English pro, who has earned more
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