Reading other players is paramount to taking down more pots Understanding the biomechanics of poker tells is a crucial skill for any aspiring poker player. Poker tells refer to the involuntary physical or behavioral cues that players exhibit during a game, which can provide valuable insights into their hands and potential strategies. While some tells
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Top seat on poker’s all-time money list changes once again
Bryn Kenney reclaims the spot with another solid performance at the felt Bryn Kenney has again taken over the top spot on poker’s all-time money list after winning the $250,000 Luxon Invitational event at the 2023 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London, increasing his career live tournament earnings to over $65 million. Kenney now
David Yan picks up over $3M in Triton poker event
81 total entries for the $200K buy-in event pushed the prize pool to the limit The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series wrapped up another high-roller event with David Yan taking the $200,000 NLH 8-Handed tournament title after three-way play against Nacho Barbero and 2022 WSOP Main Event winner Espen Jorstad. The event saw 51
Tips for bluffing in Pot-Limit Omaha
Bluffing in PLO is different than it is in Texas Hold’em Bluffing in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) can be a powerful weapon in your poker arsenal, but it requires a different approach compared to Texas Hold ’em. PLO is a game of big hands and draws, making it crucial to understand when and how to execute
Poker players pocketed $64 million from the Wynn Summer Classic
The final tally from the massive series more than doubled the guarantee During the 2023 Wynn Summer Classic that ran from May 25 to July 19, the poker series offered 48 events with a $28 million guaranteed prize pool. Ultimately, $64,529,520 in prizes were awarded after 34,441 players paid their entries. Buy-ins in the series
Jason Koon proves unstoppable in Triton high-roller poker events
Koon could be considered the King of Triton Jason Koon was named Ivan Leow Player of the Year in June by the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series. He won his seventh title in May at the $100,000 Triton Poker Super High Roller Main Event for $2.4 million and was sixth in the $20,000 No-Limit
Understanding the 4-2 rule in poker
Many poker players don’t know about the rule that can help them calculate their odds of winning The 4-2 rule in poker is a simple and valuable tool that helps players estimate their odds of improving their hand on the next card in certain situations. It is a fundamental concept that aids players in making
Venetian DeepStack poker series wraps up after awarding $27 million
Another massive poker tournament series is in the books The Venetian Las Vegas wrapped up its DeepStack Championship Poker Series on July 31, featuring nearly $14 million in guarantees across the dozens of available events. After 27,489 entrants competed in the month-long event, that number was shattered as a total of $27,391,509 in prizes was
WSOP Main Event finalist takes down Goliath high-roller
Dean Hutchinson is the latest to cash at multiple events this year Dean Hutchinson decided against taking a break after winning $1,850,000 at the WSOP Main Event and headed to Coventry to buy into the £2,000 ($2,538) Goliath High Roller event, where he beat the field of 103 entrants to win £55,200 ($70,052). This week’s
How to respond with middle pair in Texas Hold’em facing a 3-bet
A middle pair may seem strong until someone throws down a massive bet When playing Texas Hold’em and facing a 3-bet with middle pair (e.g., holding a pair in the middle of the card ranks, like 8-8 or 9-9), your decision should be carefully evaluated based on several factors. Responding with middle pair requires a
Wynn’s annual poker festival starts in less than two weeks
The Wynn Signature Series has over $2.2 million on the table There’s a good reason the Wynn Signature Series is one of the most popular Vegas tournaments for pro players over the last several years. The series attracts more and more players yearly with big guarantees, a gorgeous casino, and excellent staff. December’s WPT event
WSOP bracelet winner adds WSOP Circuit ring to collection
Richard Ashby is back in the WSOP winning column after a long break Richard Ashby’s first win in a live poker tournament since September 2019 saw him add a World Series of Poker (WSOP) circuit ring to the WSOP bracelet he won in 2010. Ashby, a Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) specialist, won his WSOP ring in