Away from poker and chess, McDonald is also famous for winning high-profile prop bets Mike “Timex” McDonald has added another competitive win to his long list, this time far from the poker table. The former poker prodigy recently claimed a national chess title at the Cayman Islands National Chess Championship, showing that his edge in
A well-built UTG opening range isn’t flashy, but it protects you from tough spots later in the hand Constructing a tight and balanced under-the-gun opening range starts with understanding position pressure. UTG acts first before the flop and will face the most resistance after. Because of that, hands chosen here should perform well against multiple
The reboot features a $25,000 buy-in with a 64-player bracket. Poker fans can now stream the entire season of the revived National Heads-Up Poker Championship on PokerGO. The show marks its first return since 2013 and brings back a format many players still consider one of the purest tests of skill. Every match is heads-up,
The author of The Theory of Poker was arrested on domestic violence charges but released Poker author and longtime professional David Sklansky was arrested in Las Vegas last Thursday on suspicion of domestic battery, according to confirmation from different media. The incident drew attention across the poker world due to Sklansky’s influence on modern strategy
Success in short deck depends on recognizing how fewer seats reshape the game Short Deck Hold’em already plays faster than traditional Texas Hold’em, but changing table sizes add another layer of complexity. Moving from six-handed to four-handed, or even heads-up, shifts hand values, aggression levels, and positional importance. Players who fail to adjust often leak
The competitions to see which AI is better at playing games are already underway Google has kicked off a new AI showdown that puts poker in the spotlight, this time as part of a broader test of how leading language models handle games built on strategy, psychology, and risk. The competition is taking place inside
Castro enters the next season as one of the younger players to watch on the global poker scene The World Poker Tour (WPT) has crowned Harvey Castro as its Season 23 Player of the Year, capping a breakout run for the 23-year-old tournament grinder. Castro, who once focused on college soccer, turned heads all season
The best rebuy timing balances structure, opponents, and personal comfort with risk Rebuy tournaments offer players a rare mix of flexibility and risk. Unlike freezeouts, they allow you to recover from early mistakes or bad beats, but only if you manage your timing wisely. Knowing when to rebuy can shape your entire tournament strategy. The
The partnership signals Kalshi’s willingness to test new ground as it expands beyond its original market focus Kalshi is pushing deeper into the poker world with a new partnership tied to live-streamed cash games. The prediction market company announced a deal with The Lodge Card Club, which operates two popular poker rooms in Texas and
The huge loss is a reminder that even elite players can face costly swings Andrew Robl found himself on the wrong side of a huge hand during the final session of the PokerGO Super High Roller Cash Game, walking away with a seven-figure loss after a brutal collision with Eric Wasserson. OH MY GOD $1,716,100
By balancing aggression with restraint, you protect your stack while still applying pressure Playing from the hijack gives you a unique mix of control and risk. You are close enough to late position to apply pressure, but still early enough that mistakes can inflate pots unnecessarily if you are not careful. The biggest advantage of
Brian Battistone’s performance gives him a jump on the competition The 2026 Card Player Player of the Year race is already taking shape following the second event of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series. Brian Battistone made an early statement by winning his first-ever PGT title, picking up momentum in both the PGT standings and the
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