The actor and charity poker organizer passed away on Valentine’s Day The actor best known for his role as “Rafterman” in Full Metal Jacket, Kevyn Major Howard, has passed away at the age of 69. He died on February 14 in Las Vegas after battling a respiratory illness for several weeks. His death was confirmed
By recognizing the right moments to apply pressure, you can make your small pocket pairs more profitable Leveraging fold equity when playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is an important strategy that can help maximize profits and minimize risk. Small pairs, typically ranging from pocket twos to pocket sixes, have solid preflop strength but
The $1,600 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event awarded over $1 million in prize money The 2025 Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event wrapped up with intense action and a dramatic finish. The $1,600 buy-in No-Limit Holdem tournament, which carried a $1 million guarantee, attracted 588 entries. Although the turnout resulted in an overlay of over
Cernuto had been a regular fixture in the poker ecosystem for decades The poker community is mourning the loss of “Miami” John Cernuto, who passed away on Monday in Las Vegas at the age of 81. His death came shortly after entering hospice care due to colon cancer. Known for his longevity and skill in
Joey Weissman and Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek faced off, just as they did in Event 1 Joey Weissman and Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek found themselves in a familiar spot at the PokerGO Cup, facing off in the final showdown for the second consecutive event. The back-to-back heads-up battle made PokerGO Tour history, marking the first
Professional poker player Charlie Carrel believes Johnston has run off with his money British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston is facing serious accusations after professional poker player Charlie Carrel publicly claimed that Johnston owes him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to expose the situation, stating that the debt stems from an unregulated online
An effective heads-up opening range is about maintaining an edge over your opponent Playing heads-up in Texas Hold’em requires a strong opening range to stay ahead of your opponent. Since there are only two players at the table, every hand holds more value, and aggression becomes a key factor in winning. Unlike full-ring or six-max
Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek took down the event and the $185,850 top prize The 2025 PokerGO Cup is officially underway, with Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek taking down the first event of the series. The Illinois native, known for his aggressive playing style, bested a field of 177 entrants in the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, securing
Developing mental discipline keeps tilt in check and leads to better long-term results in PLO tournaments Tilt is a common challenge in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments, where the high variance and fast-paced action can lead to emotional swings. Managing tilt effectively is crucial to maintaining a strong mindset and making the best decisions throughout the
Grinding finally paid off as the 66-year-old captured his second-largest cash to date Art Peacock celebrated his 66th birthday in grand fashion, securing his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring at Harrah’s Pompano Beach. The victory came in the stop’s $1,700 buy-in main event, where Peacock outlasted a competitive field of 914
By factoring in certain risks, you can make better strategic choices and improve your success Reverse implied odds play a significant role in Short Deck poker, where the dynamics of hand values and probabilities differ from traditional Texas Hold’em. In this fast-paced variant, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, the deck consists of 36 cards,
Maurice Hawkings has captured another WSOPC ring, putting him back in the running for the top spot The competition in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is intensifying as Maurice Hawkins continues his climb up the all-time leaderboard. His latest victory at the 2025 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Pompano Beach event earned him his 17th
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