Mastering heads-up Short Deck Hold’em means balancing controlled aggression with thoughtful hand reading Short Deck Hold’em, also known as 6+ Hold’em, changes the pace and feel of traditional Texas Hold’em by removing cards ranked 2 through 5. This smaller deck creates more action and changes hand strengths, making heads-up play especially dynamic. When playing one-on-one,
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Counterfeit Chip Operation Uncovered at Texas Poker Room
The Texas Card House uncovered the scam quickly, but still hasn’t caught the crooks A poker room in Dallas is dealing with a counterfeit chip case that has sparked concern among players and staff. The Texas Card House recently uncovered fake chips being used at its Dallas location, prompting swift action from management and local
Phil Hellmuth III Following Closely in His Father’s Footsteps
The Poker Brat’s son is already finding his way around the poker table, but without the tantrums Phil Hellmuth may be the most decorated World Series of Poker player in history, but now his son, Phil Hellmuth III, is starting to make waves of his own. The 24-year-old recently had what his father described as
Adapting to Different Stages of a PLO Tournament
Successful PLO tournament players are those who adjust their gears fluidly Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments require strategic flexibility, especially given the game’s high variance and dynamic hand values. To succeed in a PLO tournament, players must adapt their approach through each phase: early, middle, and late stages. Early Stage: The focus here should be on
Triton Poker Makes History as It Awards First Female Title
Xuan Liu captured her first Triton Poker title and also became the first Triton female winner In a landmark moment for high-stakes poker, Xuan Liu captured her first Triton Poker title at the 2025 Triton Montenegro Series, becoming the first woman ever to win a Triton event. Her triumph in the $25,000 event saw her
Player Ships WSOPC Harrah’s Cherokee Event – Only His Third Event Ever
The third time’s the charm for Tuyen Dieu as he scores $287,230 payday Tuyen Dieu may not have had much tournament experience going into the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Harrah’s Cherokee, but that didn’t stop him from walking away with the biggest win of the series. Competing in only his third-ever
Texas Hold’em Small Pocket Pair Play Against Aggressive Players
Patience and position are your biggest allies when holding small pocket pairs Facing aggressive players in Texas Hold’em with a small pocket pair—such as twos through sixes—can be tricky. These hands have potential but can also be tough to manage when the action gets heavy early in the hand. Knowing when to hold on and
April 2025 GPI Player of the Month Is an All-Too-Familiar Name
Alex Foxen continues to show off at the felt as he wins one event after another Alex Foxen is back in the spotlight, earning the Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Month honors for April 2025. With a string of strong results and two victories on the PokerGO Tour, Foxen has again shown why
Ian Steinman Ships RunGood Poker Series Bay Area Main Event
The win was the second of the year for the California poker pro Ian Steinman added another highlight to his already impressive poker résumé by taking down the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Bay Area Main Event at Graton Resort and Casino in Northern California. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 643 entries, creating a
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
Being able to adjust your strategy based on tendencies and patterns is what separates players in heads-up battle Heads-up Texas Hold’em is one of the most intense formats in poker, where every hand matters and decisions carry more weight. Because it’s just two players going back and forth, the game demands sharper focus and strategy.
WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship Coming in July
The poker tournament will take place from July 11 to July 17 The World Poker Tour is heading back to the Las Vegas Strip this summer with the 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship. The event, scheduled for July 11 to 17, will take place at the Venetian Resort and features a $5,000 buy-in with
Poker Players Turn Heated Poker Battle Into Battle of Fisticuffs
Two players at a poker game at Red Rock Casino gave a new meaning to poker tilt A poker game at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas turned violent over the weekend, leading to a viral video and one man getting knocked out cold. The incident, which took place in Summerlin, has











