Improve your bluffing skills by adhering to a few proven tips Bluffing in Pot-Limit Texas Hold’em can be a potent tool if used effectively. Here are some tips to help you master the art of bluffing in this variation of poker: Before you start bluffing, observe how other players perceive you at the table. If
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Borgata to reimburse players after fake chips found in poker tournament
A player who tried to use fake chips brought the tourney to an abrupt halt New Jersey’s Borgata Casino & Spa has announced it would reimburse over 2,100 players who finished outside the top 450 in a poker tournament and played in the same room as the suspect accused of introducing fake chips. Play had
Phil Ivey falls short of sixth Triton poker win
The high-stakes grinder barely misses adding another big victory to his list of accomplishments Phil Ivey is currently tied with Danny Tang for second all-time in Triton Poker titles, with five. He could have moved closer to leader Jason Koon’s 10 Triton titles if things had worked out in Event #15: $50k Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO)
Multi-Table Tournament strategies for Six-Plus Hold’em
There’s a lot to consider when creating a winning strategy for Six-Plus Hold’em MTTs Multi-table tournaments (MTTs) in Six-Plus Hold’em present a unique set of challenges and opportunities for players. With a shortened deck and altered hand rankings, the strategic approach to MTTs in Six-Plus Hold’em requires careful consideration and adaptation to the dynamic nature
Dallas, TX, to determine legality of poker rooms
There’s no clear path on whether the city will allow the rooms to operate After several years of policy changes and legal battles, Dallas city officials are considering new regulations to legalize poker clubs in the city. With clubs appearing all across the state in recent years and many questioning their legality, officials may be
Roman Hrabec makes history with Triton poker win
The turnout at the Landing Casino Jeju created a massive $21.6-million prize pool The 2024 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju festival in South Korea made tournament poker history after 216 entrants in the $100,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em main event set a new record. The huge turnout at the Landing Casino Jeju created a
How to play marginal hands on the flop in Texas Hold’em
It’s possible to win with marginal hands if you play your cards right Playing marginal hands on the flop in Texas Hold’em requires careful consideration and strategic decision-making to maximize your chances of success while minimizing potential losses. Marginal hands typically fall into the category of hands that are not strong enough to win consistently
Owner of Texas poker room raided by police makes deal
Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club owner Joe Vongkaysone won’t spend time behind bars Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club owner Joe Vongkaysone has reached a plea agreement to avoid prison 17 months after the cardroom was raided during a $100,000 guaranteed tournament. Vongkaysone was charged with one count of gambling promotion and one count of engaging
Reparenting Our Inner Poker Parts
There are no bad parts of you, just misunderstood ones. – No Bad Parts The concept of reparenting yourself as a strategy for improving your bottom line at the poker table may sound unconventional, but it offers a powerful framework for understanding and managing the emotional turmoil that high-variance competition so often breeds. According to
Dan Smith takes down Triton Poker Jeju $50,000 event for $1.2 million
The American poker grinder continues to make deep runs at the tables The 2024 Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju recently completed its $50,000 bounty turbo event after 108 players entered, setting aside $15,000 from each buy-in for the bounties. Players would earn $60,000 for each person knocked out after only 25% of the field
Strategies for navigating Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo hands
Board texture and pot equity are more important when playing PLO Hi-Lo In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), the variant Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8) introduces a dynamic element with both high and low hand possibilities, creating a unique strategic landscape. Navigating between high and low hands requires a nuanced understanding of hand selection, board texture and pot
Champions Club Texas to host inaugural PokerGO Texas event in April
PokerGO is headed to Texas despite the state’s aversion to poker The PokerGO Tour has revealed its schedule for the upcoming PGT Texas Poker Open, which will take place this spring at the Champions Club in Houston. Eleven events will be on the schedule for the series, which runs from April 24 to May 5.