Win a High Stakes Adventure to Monte Carlo this Sunday! September 20, 2024 Our High Stakes Adventures are the richest travel prize packages in poker and your next chance to win is this Sunday! We’re guaranteeing two packages to Monte Carlo via a Main Satellite this Sunday, September 22nd at 2:05pm ET. The direct buy-in is $2,650 or you can qualify for way less via satellite. Winners will
The OSS XL continues with high roller action this Sunday September 20, 2024 If you haven’t heard by now, we’re in the midst of our massive $40 Million OSS XL, and this Sunday, September 22nd is going to be a huge day for high rollers. But first, let’s recap what the OSS XL is all about. The Online Super Series (OSS) XL is the supersized version of our
Using Tournament Metrics for Chip Utility and Value in Pot-Limit Omaha September 20, 2024 Balancing chip utility and chip value is the key to success in PLO tournaments Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments require players to make strategic decisions that balance aggression and risk, especially when considering chip utility and value. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, PLO gives players four hole cards, increasing the number of possible hands and making it crucial
Medium Stack Strategies on the Bubble in Texas Hold’em September 19, 2024 A medium stack strategy on the bubble is about picking the right spots to make your move When you’re playing Texas Hold’em and find yourself on the bubble with a medium stack, your strategy can significantly impact whether you make it into the money or bust out just short. The bubble is a tense phase
Falling Leaves, Rising Stakes: $1 Million Venom Warmup starts October 1st September 18, 2024 As the leaves start to fall, we’re turning up the heat with our $1 Million Venom Warmup! This sizzling tourney is your chance to get into fighting shape before our massive $5 Million NLH PKO Venom and $1.5 Million PLO PKO Venom kick off on October 13th. Starting Tuesday, October 1st, we’re stoking the flames
How To Read Your Opponents When Holding Middle Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em September 18, 2024 Reading your opponents’ actions allows you to maximize the value of your middle pocket pairs Reading your opponents while holding middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is key to playing these hands effectively. Middle pocket pairs, such as 7s through 9s, can be tricky because they are strong enough to compete but vulnerable to overcards.
The Art of Stealing Blinds in Texas Hold’em Freerolls September 17, 2024 Stealing blinds can help give you an advantage as you quickly grow your stack Stealing blinds in Texas Hold’em freerolls is a key tactic that can give you a much-needed edge as the tournament progresses. In freerolls, where many players often play recklessly early on, finding the right spots to steal blinds can help you
Sunday Recap: OSS XL Keeps The Chips Flying September 16, 2024 The massive $40 Million OSS XL continued on Sunday with lots of big tournament action. If you didn’t take advantage of our busy weekend schedule, check out what you might have missed in our September 15th Sunday Recap. $200,000 GTD Euro Special Players in Europe and early birds took advantage of this $200K GTD tourney
Positional Considerations When Playing Flush Draws in Texas Hold’em September 16, 2024 Your position dictates how much information you have and how aggressive you should be When playing a flush draw in Texas Hold’em, positional awareness is crucial to maximizing your chances of success. Position refers to where you sit relative to the dealer button, and it can significantly influence how you approach a flush draw. In
The Importance of Fold Equity in PLO Tournaments September 13, 2024 Recognizing fold equity and using it effectively can distinguish a good PLO player from a great one Fold equity is a crucial concept in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, influencing both the decision-making process and the overall strategy of a successful player. In simple terms, fold equity refers to the potential to make an opponent fold
$40 Million OSS XL keeps rolling along September 12, 2024 The OSS XL is the extra-large version of our flagship tournament series. It began last Sunday and will run through Monday, September 30th. In total, there is over $40 Million in guaranteed prize pools. This series is perfect for you. How do we know? Well, it’s a definite because all our Online Super Series are
Calculating Your Expected Value in Bubble Situations in Texas Hold’em September 12, 2024 By considering chip value and position, you can calculate your expected value more accurately Understanding expected value (EV) is crucial in Texas Hold’em, especially in bubble situations. The bubble is the point in a tournament where only a few eliminations remain before reaching the payout stage. Players who survive this phase secure a minimum prize,