The poker pro comes out on top of another successful tournament series Maxx Coleman displayed his poker skills across various games at the PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas last night to take the $25,000 Ten-Game Championship Event of the PGT Mixed Games II. However, ‘Chino’ Rheem would push him to the limit and capture the
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How to become a pro at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em
Winning in Texas Hold’em means adapting to different table dynamics Becoming proficient at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em is a nuanced skill that requires a strategic understanding of the game and an ability to adapt to various table dynamics. Limp-calling, the act of entering a pot by merely calling the minimum bet (the big blind)
WSOPC Thunder Valley sees poker pros collect new rings
The WSOP Circuit series continues to reward players with rings and cash California poker pro Michael Persky has had a successful year so far in 2023. He won $175,595 at the first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Graton Main Event six weeks ago, then took the WSOPC Thunder Valley $1,700 Buy-In Main Event for
Doug Polk no match for Ethan Yau in his own poker room
Poker vlogger goes on a rampage, easily defeats Polk in heads-up battle In what was a low-stakes affair for both players, Doug Polk and Ethan “Rampage” Yau battled in a heads-up match live-streamed at The Lodge Poker Card Club this past Thursday. The latter pro easily overpowered his opponent in the match, and Polk never
Common bluffing mistakes in Pot-Limit Omaha to avoid at all costs
Learn from PLO players who already made these errors so you can be better Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a dynamic and complex variant of poker that requires a nuanced approach to bluffing. While bluffing is an integral part of the game, players often fall prey to common mistakes that can be detrimental to their success
WPT expands WPT Prime lineup with new international stops
The WPT will return to France and Italy in the upcoming season The World Poker Tour (WPT), partnering with TexaPoker, has announced three WPT Prime events in France and Italy for the 2024 season. WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence, Sanremo and Paris were all confirmed after great success in 2023. The affordable Prime events are popular on
Phil Ivey to participate in the upcoming WPT Japan OnLive Main Event
The long-time poker pro is getting ready for a tough schedule as the year draws to a close The World Poker Tour (WPT) returns to Tokyo this November for the WPT Japan, co-sponsored by the Japan eSports Union. The WPT has confirmed the ¥5,000 ($34) buy-in event will have a ¥100,000,000 ($671,244) guarantee. The WPT
How to place continuation bets in multi-way Texas Hold’em pots
Properly managing continuation bets is key to succeeding in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of continuation betting in multi-way pots is a skill that can elevate your poker game to new heights. A continuation bet, commonly known as a “c-bet,” involves a player betting on the flop after having raised pre-flop. While
The WSOP Circuit leaderboard has a new leader
Ari Engel adds his 16th WSOP Circuit ring to take control of the board Canadian poker star Ari Engel was tied for 15th for the most World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) rings at the start of the $400 buy-in Omaha/8 event at the Hammond, Indiana stop. He would finish the tournament standing alone at
Hustler Casino Live poker players embroiled in extortion scheme
Benjamin Lee and Wesley Fei were allegedly conned out of money A man is accused of fraud after pitting two renowned Hustler Casino Live regulars against each other in an intricate scam. “Wes Side” Wesley Fei and Benjamin “Blank Check Ben” Leeboth, popular figures on the show, both admit they’ve had a tense relationship, but
How to play two pair in a multi-way pot in Texas Hold’em
Having two pair in a multi-way pot is a winning hand if played strategically In Texas Hold’em, playing two pairs in a multi-way pot requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning. Two pairs is a strong hand, but the dynamic of a multi-way pot adds complexity as multiple players compete for the
Global Poker’s Maverick O II poker tournament series kicks off
The popular tournament series got underway on Monday The Global Poker Four Beats Two Maverick O Series II started this week and is scheduled to run through October 15. The “All Things Omaha” series will have seven days of Omaha action, with 56 trophy events honoring the popular poker variation. Several Omaha formats will be