This matchup follows a tradition of “physicality bets” in poker High-stakes poker professional and two-time WSOP bracelet winner Dan “Jungleman” Cates is scheduled to make his sanctioned boxing debut on January 22. The event is sanctioned by the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) and will take place at the Beverly Hills Fight Club in Southern California.
A clinical approach to pot control ensures you don unnecessarily risk your tournament life In satellite poker tournaments, the primary strategic objective is survival rather than chip accumulation. Because the payout structure is flat—awarding identical prizes to all qualifiers regardless of their final stack size—players must adopt a risk-averse approach that differs significantly from standard
Punnat Punsri took home the GPI POY title On January 7, the Global Poker Index (GPI) officially confirmed that Punnat Punsri has won the 2025 GPI Player of the Year title. This victory marks a historic milestone as Punsri becomes the first Asian player to ever secure the world’s top ranking. The race concluded in
The exclusive $1 million freeroll is open only to the top 40 eligible players of the year British poker pro Patrick Leonard has locked in a major victory to start the year, taking down Event #2 of the PGT Last Chance series. Leonard earned $315,000 for his first-place finish in the $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament
By acknowledging that you will face more frequent downswings, you can prepare yourself for the swings Short Deck poker, or Six Plus Hold’em, is a high-action game where removing low cards narrows equity gaps. For beginners, this means “swings” or variance will be much higher than in traditional No-Limit Hold’em. Proper bankroll management is about
Virginia could become the first state of 2026 to legalize online gambling and poker Virginia is moving toward a major shift in its gambling landscape with the introduction of a new bill aimed at legalizing iGaming. State Representative Marcus Simon recently filed the legislation to kick off the 2026 session, proposing a framework that would
Mariano Grandoli reportedly made a $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games Mariano Grandoli, the popular poker vlogger known as “Mariano,” recently revealed a massive $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games. In a yearly recap video shared with his 200,000 YouTube subscribers, he detailed how he reached this seven-figure milestone across 92
Ultimately, playing in position reduces your risk and increases your information In a poker freezeout, where you only get one chance to win, understanding table position is your most powerful asset. Position refers to where you sit relative to the dealer button, and it determines when you act during a hand. Acting last is a
The latest iteration of the series from January 8 through January 19 The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is heading to San Diego this week for the Golden State Poker Championship. Hosted at the Sycuan Casino Resort, the festival runs from January 8 through January 19. This stop follows a successful season opener in Las Vegas
This Las Vegas stop was just the beginning of a packed January schedule for the tour Matthew Wantman started the new year in the best way possible by winning the MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open at the Venetian Resort. The tournament kicked off the 17th season of the Major Series of Poker: The Tour,
Trends are temporary, and the rules of probability are the only things that stay constant at the table The “hot hand” is one of the most dangerous illusions to master. It’s the feeling that because you won the last few pots, you are somehow more likely to win the next one. This mindset often leads
There are nine non-Hold’em mixed game events, with buy-ins ranging from $200 up to $1,100 Wynn Las Vegas is wasting no time following up on its massive WPT World Championship. After seeing Schuyler Thornton walk away with a $2 million score last month, the world-class poker room is starting the new year with its latest
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