The Massachusetts poker grinder added another big achievement to his growing list Rick Ziegler, a 61-year-old poker enthusiast from Stoughton, Massachusetts, took down the 2025 Eastern Poker Open Championship yesterday, earning a $10,000 top prize. The two-day event brought together regional winners, monthly qualifiers, and wild cards in a 90-player field, all aiming for a
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Essential Poker Math for Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
Understanding math principles helps turn small pocket pairs into a smart, strategic part of your game Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be profitable, but it takes a solid understanding of the math behind them. These hands—like twos through sixes—often don’t win on their own. Their true value comes from hitting a set,
The 2025 PGT Pot-Limit Omaha Series Has a Champion
Jesse Lonis took the top spot on the PGT PLO leaderboard Jesse Lonis has officially taken the top spot at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha Series, becoming the overall series champion after a dominant run across multiple events. The Las Vegas-based pro delivered consistent results, cashing in five of the 11 tournaments and collecting
Justin Kuraitis Won’t Let the Mike Postle Cheating Scandal Go Away
The former Stones Gambling Hall manager brought up the scandal in a recent Justin Kuraitis, the former poker manager at Stones Gambling Hall, has re-entered the spotlight with sharp words for those involved in the 2019 class action lawsuit tied to the Mike Postle cheating scandal. In a recent conversation on X Spaces hosted by
Top Tips for Developing a Late-Game PLO Strategy
By staying alert and adapting to the table, you can build a strong late-game presence in PLO Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a shift in approach when the tournament reaches its final stages. With blinds increasing and pressure mounting, players must make quicker, more calculated moves. A strong late-game strategy in PLO focuses on key elements
Florida Man Arrested for Holding Poker Games Under the Table
The man faces charges of illegal gambling and money laundering A Florida man is in legal trouble after authorities say he operated unlicensed poker games and tried to cover up more than $800,000 in profits. James Patrick Kerr, 39, from Lakeland, was arrested on April 1 and charged with three counts of money laundering involving
RPGS, WSOPC Champ Mark Martin Passes Away
The Midwest circuit grinder was 70 years old The poker world is mourning the loss of Mark Martin, a respected player in the Midwest circuit, who passed away at 70. Known for his success in tournament poker, Martin built a strong reputation over the years, securing two WSOP Circuit titles and several deep runs in
Key Differences Between Folding and Mucking in Texas Hold’em
They may appear the same, but folding and mucking have different strategic advantages In poker, folding and mucking both involve discarding cards, but they have distinct purposes and occur at different points in a hand. Understanding these differences is important for both strategic decision-making and following the game’s rules correctly. Folding happens when a player
PGT PLO Series $15,000 Event Pushes Foxen Over $47 Million in Tourney Cash
The long-time poker pro and grinder continues to show off his skills Alex Foxen continues to add to his impressive poker resume, surpassing $47.1 million in career tournament earnings after securing a win at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha Series. His latest victory came in Event No. 7, a $15,000 buy-in tournament that drew
Matt Porter Ships MSPT Event at Iowa’s Riverside Casino for $106K
The cash was his biggest tourney win to date and adds to his two WSOPC rings Matt Porter secured the biggest win of his career at the latest Major Series of Poker Tour (MSPT) stop, taking down the $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event at Riverside Casino in Iowa. The victory earned him $106,078 and his
Merging Strategies for Short Deck and Traditional Texas Hold’em Games
Players who successfully blend these strategies can improve their performance in Short Deck and Texas Hold’em Short Deck Hold’em and traditional Texas Hold’em share many similarities, but key differences require adjustments in strategy. While both games follow the same basic rules, the removal of twos, threes, fours, and fives in Short Deck significantly alters hand
North Carolina Bill Seeks Approval for Home Poker Games
The bill could be a good indicator of changes to state gambling policies A bill that aims to legalize home poker games in North Carolina has moved forward, passing a House Judiciary Committee vote. If approved, the legislation would provide legal protection for private games played in homes and community clubhouses, addressing a long-standing issue