The Poker Brat lost a winning hand and his entire stack on the river and was forced out Phil Hellmuth’s run at the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event came to a sudden end on Day 3 after a brutal river card sealed his fate. The 17-time bracelet winner, known as much for his
Rebuy events are a great opportunity to build a stack, but success comes from adapting your aggression In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments that offer rebuys and add-ons, building a sound strategy early can make a significant difference in your tournament success. Unlike freezeouts, where every chip lost is final, rebuy formats give you more flexibility
Nguyen Le took down the event after fighting back with just one chip in his stack Nguyen Le delivered one of the most memorable performances in recent tournament history by taking down the 2025 BetMGM Poker Championship at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Le earned $777,777 for the win after surviving a near-elimination
The current GPI Player of the Year is optimistic he’ll be able to take down the event Jesse Lonis, the reigning GPI Player of the Year and current frontrunner for 2025, has placed an audacious bet on himself to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Lonis agreed to a $2,000 wager at
Mastering the art of mucking is about knowing when to let go and protect your chips Mucking in live poker tournaments is an essential concept that often goes overlooked, yet it plays a pivotal role in strategic decision-making. The term “mucking” refers to folding your cards face-down when deciding not to continue with a hand.
The event’s prize pool has reached $90.5 million, with $10 million to the winner The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event attracted a massive 9,735 players for the $10,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em championship. While the turnout was slightly smaller than the previous two years, it still marked the third-largest field in the event’s
Cary Katz has finally broken the spell and picked up his first WSOP bracelet title Cary Katz, the founder of PokerGO and a prominent figure in high-stakes poker tournaments, has secured his first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. After years of near misses, including three runner-up finishes, Katz clinched victory in the 2025 $2,500
Verbal interactions in heads-up Texas Hold’em serve as an additional layer of information In heads-up Texas Hold’em, verbal interactions can be a crucial part of gaining insight into your opponent’s strategy and mindset. Unlike full-table play, where players are often more guarded in their behavior, heads-up play opens up opportunities for psychological warfare and subtle
More players are speaking out in favor of an automatic “shot clock” in poker tournaments The debate over slow play in poker tournaments is gaining momentum, with prominent figures in the poker community calling for more decisive action to combat habitual tanking. Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, has voiced
The actress and poker champ was celebrated for her distinct style and impact on reality TV Jennifer Tilly has been named one of the New York Times’ 50 Most Stylish People of 2025, landing an impressive No. 2 spot on the annual list that highlights standout figures from across entertainment, fashion, and culture. The actress,
Watch who’s opening light, who’s flatting too wide, and who folds to pressure Running into a cold deck in a Texas Hold’em tournament can be one of the most frustrating experiences for any player. A cold deck means you’re getting consistently poor hands and not hitting flops, which can test both patience and strategy. However,
The $3,500 buy-in event drew 1,853 entries, pushing the prize pool to $5.9 million The BetMGM Poker Championship returned to Las Vegas in a big way, smashing expectations and nearly doubling its guaranteed prize pool. Held at ARIA Resort & Casino, the $3,500 buy-in event drew an impressive 1,853 entries across two starting flights, pushing
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