The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament added $231,300 to his growing bank Matthew Wantman has added another title to his growing poker résumé, capturing his fourth career PokerGO Tour win by taking down Event #4 at the 2025 US Poker Open. The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament brought in 103 entries, and after battling through a competitive
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Strategies for Flop, Turn, and River in Texas Hold’em Heads-up Games
Heads-up play rewards those who mix up their tactics and are aggressive when the timing is right Playing heads-up in Texas Hold’em requires a different mindset than full-table games. With only two players at the table, ranges are wider, aggression matters more, and each betting street—flop, turn, and river—carries extra weight. Crafting a smart strategy
Grand Island Casino Gives Nebraska Its First Poker Room
The casino officially inaugurated the poker room last week Nebraska now has its first live poker room thanks to the Grand Island Casino Resort, which officially opened its doors in Grand Island. This marks a major step for the state’s gaming landscape, which until now had no legal poker rooms in operation. The facility, developed
Kristen Foxen Takes Down First US Poker Open Event of the 2025 Series
The win gives Foxen her third PGT title of the year Kristen Foxen is off to a strong start at the 2025 US Poker Open after winning the opening event, a $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. She topped a field of 129 entries to earn $158,025 and claim
Improving Your Texas Hold’em Mucking Skills With Practice and Analysis
Being disciplined with your folds can quietly boost your overall performance Improving your mucking skills in Texas Hold’em might not be the first thing players focus on, but it can make a noticeable difference in live games. Knowing when and how to muck your hand efficiently is part of managing your table image, staying sharp
WSOP’s New Definition of ‘Industry Employee’ Cause a Stir
The rule apparently allows social media personalities to qualify as poker employees The World Series of Poker’s decision to broaden the definition of “industry employee” is drawing a mix of reactions across the poker community. The long-running $500 event, previously known as the Casino Employees event, has been renamed the “Industry Employees” event and now
Cherish Andrews Wins $25K Seminole High Roller After 4-Way Chop
This was a milestone for Andrews as the first victory in a tournament with a buy-in over $2,200 Cherish Andrews came out on top in the $25,000 High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown after a four-way deal was made at the final table. The tournament drew 70 entries, creating a prize pool
Key Concepts in Short Deck Betting Patterns
Adapting to wider pre-flop ranges and stronger draw chasing is crucial for success in Short Deck poker Short Deck poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, changes the dynamic of traditional Texas Hold’em by removing all cards ranked 2 through 5. That shift may sound small, but it alters the odds and flow of the
The WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event Has Its Finalists
The last six players will have to wait until the end of May to see who will win The final table is officially set for the World Poker Tour Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Main Event, following several intense days of competition in South Florida. The $3,500 No-Limit Hold’em championship drew 1,755 total entries, generating
Ted Danson, Jennifer Tilly Confirmed for One Step Closer Charity Poker Event
The annual charity poker tournament will be held on April 26 at the PokerGO Studio Celebrities from film and television are set to gather in Las Vegas later this month to support a cause close to many hearts. The One Step Closer Foundation is hosting its annual charity poker tournament, All In for CP, on
When To Be Aggressive or Passive in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
Staying flexible is what separates average players from skilled heads-up competitors Knowing when to be aggressive or passive in heads-up Texas Hold’em is one of the keys to winning consistently. With only two players at the table, every hand is a battle, and the dynamics shift compared to full-ring games. Understanding your opponent and adjusting
The Irish Poker Open Adds the Irish Deaf Poker Championship to Lineup
This will be the first year the two poker events are combined The Irish Poker Open is making room for greater inclusivity this year by officially adding the Irish Deaf Poker Championship to its schedule. This marks the first time the deaf poker event will be part of the main Irish Poker Open series, taking











