Surviving the early game with a solid stack and minimal risk is often the best setup for later success In the early stages of a Texas Hold’em tournament, smart starting hand selection can set the tone for your entire run. With deep stacks and relatively low blinds, there’s no need to take unnecessary risks. Instead,
Most poker fans will recognize all the names on this year’s list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the ten finalists for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame, setting the stage for one individual to be honored with one of poker’s most prestigious accolades. The existing Hall will make the final selection of
The title breaks a WSOP bracelet dry spell that has lingered since 2022 Jason Daly claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after a dominant run in Event #47: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better / Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better. The tournament drew a tough field to Horseshoe and
The more accurately you can evaluate the possibilities, the better your decisions will be In Short Deck Hold’em, also known as 6+ Hold’em, reading board textures is even more critical than in traditional Texas Hold’em. With the 2s through 5s removed from the deck, hand values shift, and players need to adjust how they interpret
Long-time grinder Seth Davies picks up first WSOP bracelet The biggest buy-in event at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has wrapped up, and high-stakes pro Seth Davies is finally a WSOP bracelet winner. Davies took down Event #46: $250,000 Super High Roller, defeating a 63-entry field and earning a career-best payday of $4,752,551.
The impromptu participation netted him another title and $237,852 Carlos Leiva wasn’t planning to enter the $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), but after some encouragement from friends and fellow Argentinians, he decided to jump in. That last-minute decision ended in the biggest win of his poker career—a WSOP gold
Blindly following the idea that small pocket pairs are always profitable can lead to mistakes Small pocket pairs often create a lot of debate among poker players. While they can be powerful in the right situations, many common beliefs about these hands don’t hold up under scrutiny. Understanding the truth about small pairs like 2-2
Illinois-based poker pro Scott Bohlman is at the top of the charts following outstanding runs The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year (POY) race has a new frontrunner, and it’s not the name most expected. Illinois-based pro Scott Bohlman has surged to the top of the leaderboard with 2,144.27 points, setting
The latest victory marks the third Limit Hold’em Championship title for the grinder Ian Johns has secured his fourth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after winning the 2025 $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship, further cementing his reputation as one of the top players in fixed-limit formats. The 40-year-old from Seattle topped a field of 118
Never assume your hand is dead just because you think you’re beat In Texas Hold’em, knowing when it’s acceptable to muck your hand—meaning to fold or toss your cards into the discard pile without showing—is crucial. While mucking might seem straightforward, doing it at the wrong time can lead to confusion, disputes, or even disqualification
Ari Engel and John Cernuto each have 597 live cashes, according to The Hendon Mob Ari Engel has officially tied the all-time record for most live poker cashes, matching the late “Miami” John Cernuto with 597 entries on The Hendon Mob database. Engel hit the milestone during the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) after
The long-time grinder now has three No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Single Draw Championship titles Nick Schulman added another major milestone to his poker career on Wednesday night, winning his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after one of the most intense heads-up battles in recent memory. The 40-year-old New York native took down the $10,000 No-Limit
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