Three players each got a different straight in the same hand A recent episode of Hustler Casino Live delivered an extremely rare poker moment when three players flopped different straights in the same hand, leading to a massive $80,000 pot. The high-stakes No-Limit Hold’em cash game featured well-known players, including LA Poker Classic champion Mike
Salman Behbehani was busted with a ‘suitcase full’ of drugs in 2021 Salman Behbehani, a professional poker player and former World Poker Tour champion, has been sentenced to six years in a Spanish prison after authorities found a significant quantity of drugs in his luggage upon his arrival in Ibiza. The Balearic Provincial Court also
Recognizing when to balance deception with protection is key to executing slow plays effectively Slow playing in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be a powerful strategy, but it requires precise timing and a deep understanding of opponents’ tendencies. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where slow playing a monster hand can be more effective, PLO’s multiway pots and
Pro poker player Daniel Demissie is still working to clear his name and reputation Daniel Demissie, a professional poker player from Atlantic City, has taken legal action against Caesars Entertainment and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) following what he claims was a wrongful arrest at Caesars-owned Flamingo in 2023. He argues that the
The Michigan native was arrested in February after allegedly running a major loan fraud scheme Federal prosecutors have requested more time to build a fraud case against Michigan poker player George Janssen, who was accused by the FBI last month of running a multi-million dollar auto loan scheme. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed
Knowing when and how to muck can protect strategy and prevent costly mistakes at the table Mucking is a crucial part of Texas Hold’em, yet it is often misunderstood. Many players believe myths about mucking that can lead to costly mistakes at the table. Understanding the truth behind these misconceptions can help improve decision-making and
Shawn Daniels took down the event and added his first WPT title Shawn Daniels is the newest member of the WPT Champions Club after securing victory at the WPT Rolling Thunder. The California poker pro topped a field of 404 players in the $3,500 buy-in event, earning $257,600 for his first World Poker Tour title.
The Mississippi local continues to put up strong results at the felt Cody Stanford added another impressive victory to his poker career by taking down the RGPS Tunica Main Event at his home casino, Horseshoe Tunica. The RunGood Poker Series ambassador secured his sixth RGPS ring after a long day of competition, earning $53,988 in
Short Deck Hold’em’s unique structure amplifies the strategic importance of blockers Blockers play a critical role in decision-making in Short Deck Hold’em, a poker variant that uses a 36-card deck by removing twos through fives. The adjusted deck changes hand probabilities, making blockers even more valuable in reading opponents and determining the strength of a
Daniel Lowery has added two rings to move into a tie with Maurice Hawkins The battle for the top spot in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring leaderboard is heating up, with several players making significant moves in recent weeks. Daniel Lowery is the latest to shake up the rankings after winning two
The five-time WSOP bracelet winner is on another strong run this year Nick Schulman has taken an early lead in the Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year race after a strong start to 2025. The five-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and well-known poker commentator has put together an impressive string
Constant adaptation is what separates strong heads-up players from the rest Playing heads-up Texas Hold’em requires quick thinking and the ability to adjust strategies in real time. Unlike full-ring or six-max games, heads-up play is dynamic, with each hand offering new opportunities to exploit an opponent’s tendencies. Adapting effectively can mean the difference between winning
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