Cernuto had been a regular fixture in the poker ecosystem for decades The poker community is mourning the loss of “Miami” John Cernuto, who passed away on Monday in Las Vegas at the age of 81. His death came shortly after entering hospice care due to colon cancer. Known for his longevity and skill in
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Second Event of the PokerGo Cup Ends in Repeat of First Event
Joey Weissman and Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek faced off, just as they did in Event 1 Joey Weissman and Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek found themselves in a familiar spot at the PokerGO Cup, facing off in the final showdown for the second consecutive event. The back-to-back heads-up battle made PokerGO Tour history, marking the first
British Poker Series Director Shaun Johnston Accused of Scam
Professional poker player Charlie Carrel believes Johnston has run off with his money British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston is facing serious accusations after professional poker player Charlie Carrel publicly claimed that Johnston owes him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to expose the situation, stating that the debt stems from an unregulated online
Building an Effective Heads-up Opening Range in Texas Hold’em
An effective heads-up opening range is about maintaining an edge over your opponent Playing heads-up in Texas Hold’em requires a strong opening range to stay ahead of your opponent. Since there are only two players at the table, every hand holds more value, and aggression becomes a key factor in winning. Unlike full-ring or six-max
First Event at the 2025 PokerGo Cup Is Now in the Books
Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek took down the event and the $185,850 top prize The 2025 PokerGO Cup is officially underway, with Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek taking down the first event of the series. The Illinois native, known for his aggressive playing style, bested a field of 177 entrants in the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, securing
Managing Tilt in Pot-Limit Omaha Tournaments
Developing mental discipline keeps tilt in check and leads to better long-term results in PLO tournaments Tilt is a common challenge in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, where the high variance and fast-paced action can lead to emotional swings. Managing tilt effectively is crucial to maintaining a strong mindset and making the best decisions throughout the
Art Peacock Ships First WSOPC Ring on His Birthday
Grinding finally paid off as the 66-year-old captured his second-largest cash to date Art Peacock celebrated his 66th birthday in grand fashion, securing his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring at Harrah’s Pompano Beach. The victory came in the stop’s $1,700 buy-in main event, where Peacock outlasted a competitive field of 914
Exploring Reverse Implied Odds in Short Deck Play
By factoring in certain risks, you can make better strategic choices and improve your success Reverse implied odds play a significant role in Short Deck poker, where the dynamics of hand values and probabilities differ from traditional Texas Hold’em. In this fast-paced variant, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, the deck consists of 36 cards,
The World Series of Poker Circuit Battle Is Heating Up
Maurice Hawkings has captured another WSOPC ring, putting him back in the running for the top spot The competition in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is intensifying as Maurice Hawkins continues his climb up the all-time leaderboard. His latest victory at the 2025 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Pompano Beach event earned him his 17th
Poker Player and Lawyer Tom Goldstein Arrested for Being a Flight Risk
Goldstein reportedly lied about cryptocurrency wallets he still has in his possession High-stakes poker player and attorney Tom Goldstein has been taken back into custody in Maryland after a judge ruled that he posed a serious flight risk. Goldstein, who was previously out on bail following his indictment on tax-related charges, allegedly failed to disclose
Managing Your Emotions During Texas Hold’em Bubble Play
Keeping emotions in check during bubble play is what separates great players from the rest Managing emotions during the bubble stage of a Texas Hold’em tournament is one of the toughest challenges players face. The pressure is intense, as one wrong move could mean walking away with nothing, while a well-timed decision could secure a
WSOP Circuit Heads to New York’s Turning Stone Casino Next Month
The series will begin on March 13 and run through March 14 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is making its return to Turning Stone Resort Casino next month, bringing high-stakes action and major prizes to New York. Scheduled to run from March 13 to March 24, this stop on the WSOPC promises an