Poker players of all levels will find an event to suit their preferences The 2024 Global Poker US Poker Open (USPO) kicks off on April 8, with two weeks of action running together with the live USPO. The series will feature eight Sweeps Coin and eight Gold Coin events, including the GC 50,000,000 and SC
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Aram Oganyan ships first-ever WPT Voyage Championship
Sailing the high seas proves to be a big success as Oganyan captures his first WPT title Aram Oganyan is the newest World Poker Tour (WPT) Champion after four days on the high seas aboard the WPT Voyage. He would claim his first WPT title at the $5,000 WPT Voyage Championship to earn a place
Understanding the live straddle in Texas Hold’em
The straddle may not be overwhelmingly common, but you should still know how it works In Texas Hold’em, the live straddle is a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of gameplay. It introduces an extra layer of strategy and complexity to the game, transforming the dynamics of the table and influencing players’ decisions. Essentially, a live
Players unhappy with WSOP Tournament of Champions venue change
Holding the event in California and not Las Vegas isn’t sitting well with some players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) recently announced its schedule of events and all the details for the upcoming Tournament of Champions. The tournament will take place from May 22 to 24 at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. It
Poker player Mikki Mase detained by LA police
The controversial player was later released after questioning Mikki Mase, a professional – and sometimes controversial – poker player who proclaims that he can beat baccarat, was detained by Los Angeles police on Sunday after officers apparently drew guns on him and three others. The incident happened in LA’s Chatsworth neighborhood. None of the four
Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em
The fixed betting amounts alter how you approach the board Navigating post-flop play in Fixed Limit Hold’em requires a nuanced approach, as players are limited in their betting options compared to No-Limit Hold’em. With betting amounts predetermined by the fixed limits, you must carefully assess the board texture, your hand strength, and your opponents’ likely
Upcoming WSOP Tournament of Champions heads to California
The Commerce Casino & Hotel will host the big event in May The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released the schedule for the 2024 Tournament of Champions and details about the close of the 19th annual WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C), which is underway at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Oklahoma. The circuit will conclude its
Seth Davies takes home over $520K in latest poker victory
Pot-Limit Omaha continues to be successful for the long-time grinder Seth Davies and Daniel Negreanu were a couple of big winners at the recent PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Series, but two other grinders would win multiple events. Ten PLO events with buy-ins ranging from $5,100 to $25,200 were featured in the series, which concluded
The art of semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em
Keeping your opponents guessing is the best way to ensure victory Semi-bluffing in Texas Hold’em is a strategic maneuver that can deceive opponents, extract value from strong hands, and win pots without needing to show down the best hand. To effectively employ semi-bluffs, consider the following strategies: Choose hands with the potential to improve on
Irish Open Main Event sets new entry record
3,233 entries pushed the tourney to a new high The 2024 Irish Open €1,150 Main Event at the Royal Dublin Society set a new record, as 3,233 entrants smashed the €1-million (US$1.2 million) guarantee by creating a prize pool of €3,152,175 ($3,395,066). After four days of grinding, Day 3 chip leader Tero Laurila would take
Erik Seidel, Eric Baldwin among the winners at the Wynn Millions Poker Series
Several regulars returned to once again claim their spots in the high-stakes events The 2024 Wynn Millions Poker Series concluded last week after smashing the $8 million mark in tournament guarantees. The series ran from February 19 through March 24 and included plenty of highlights, such as Neel Murthy winning the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship
The art of bluffing in short deck poker
Timing is a huge part of a successful bluff in short deck poker In poker, bluffing is a timeless art form, a strategic maneuver that can turn the tide of a game with calculated risk and psychological finesse. Short deck poker intensifies the importance of bluffing, demanding a keen understanding of probabilities, opponent tendencies and