The win marks Hawkins’ first ring of 2026 and further separates him from his closest rivals Maurice Hawkins added another chapter to his World Series of Poker Circuit legacy on Tuesday, capturing his 22nd career ring with a victory at. The win strengthens his hold on the top spot of the all-time WSOPC leaderboard and
Incorporating cold decks into your overall strategy means planning for them, not fearing them Cold decks are one of the most frustrating parts of poker. Long stretches without playable hands can make even disciplined players question their approach. While they feel personal in the moment, cold decks are a normal part of variance and should
The series will run in Paris from February 18 through March 1 The European Poker Tour (EPT) is set to make its return to Paris after last year’s stop was called off due to regulatory issues. PokerStars confirmed the popular tour will be back in the French capital from February 18 through March 1, marking
The announcement follows shortly after Kalshi began offering markets on the series Daniel Negreanu is giving poker fans a shot at a free seat in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event through a new promotion tied to prediction market platform Kalshi. The $10,000 buy-in will be awarded via a giveaway announced on Negreanu’s
Track stack sizes, respect the bubble, and avoid unnecessary risks to improve your chances of securing a seat Satellite tournaments create a different kind of pressure, where survival can matter more than chip accumulation. The goal is simple: finish with enough chips to earn a seat, not to win every pot. Strategic folding becomes a
Andrew Lichtenberger earns his eighth career PGT title after a strong finish The 2026 PokerGO Tour season opened with a bang yesterday, as Event #1 of the PGT Kickoff Series attracted a packed field inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. A total of 135 entries turned out for the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em event, making
The first-place finish in the $1,952 buy-in event added 131,200 to Margolin’s bankroll Israel’s Timur Margolin has added another major result to his long poker career after winning the €1,650 Main Event at the Merit Poker Montenegro Championship. The event wrapped up at the Merit Royal Splendid Casino in Budva after five days of play.
Raising with better hands and folding weak holdings will help you avoid difficult spots Playing from the small blind can be tricky for beginners because you act out of position after the flop. The key decision is whether to complete the blind, raise, or fold. Understanding which hands work best in each spot helps reduce
The first market allows bettors to decide how many players will participate in the event Kalshi has stepped into the poker world by launching prediction markets tied to the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The new market lets users trade on whether this year’s flagship tournament will attract more than 10,000 entries.
With several events already lined up, the poker room appears set to become a regular stop Live poker is picking up momentum again in Australia, and a new Melbourne-based poker room is quickly becoming part of that story. PlayLive has launched at the right time, filling the January gap left by the Aussie Millions’ shift
Small pocket pairs thrive in heads-up play when used flexibly Playing small pocket pairs in heads-up situations requires a different mindset than full-ring or multiway pots. With only two players involved, hand values increase, and pairs like deuces through sixes gain more strategic importance. Understanding how ranges widen is the starting point. Preflop, small pocket
The poker room had only opened last May, but never gained traction Planet Hollywood is set to close its poker room on January 31, ending a short return that began less than a year ago. The room reopened in May 2025, timed to welcome players ahead of the World Series of Poker, but never found
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