Tournament success often comes down to adjusting smoothly to each blind increase In tournament poker, one of the most critical adjustments players must make comes when the blinds start to rise. Unlike cash games, where stack sizes stay relatively steady, blinds in Texas Hold’em tournaments increase at set intervals, constantly putting pressure on players to
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Texas Poker Room Wins Major Legal Battle Against Dallas
The Texas Supreme Court rejected the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) permit A Texas poker club has emerged victorious after a lengthy legal fight with the city of Dallas. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) operating permit, bringing an end to a three-year
YouTube Shuts Down Channel Run by Fernando “JNandez” Habegger
The ban is bad news for the popular player and coach’s roughly 63,000 subscribers Professional poker player and coach Fernando “JNandez” Habegger has had his long-standing YouTube channel shut down after the platform issued a third strike against him. The removal ends more than a decade of content creation that focused primarily on Pot-Limit Omaha
The Importance of Table Image: Mucking and Player Perception
Being deliberate and selective about when you show your cards can give you an edge In poker, every decision at the table sends a message, and how you handle mucked hands is no exception. Your table image—the way opponents perceive your playing style—directly influences how they respond to your bets, calls, and raises. Mucking might
WPT Heads to Australia’s The Star Sydney Casino This Month
The World Poker Tour will visit the casino from September 18 through October 1 The World Poker Tour (WPT) is returning to Australia this month, but this time the action shifts from the Gold Coast to Sydney. From September 18 through October 1, The Star Sydney casino will host the WPT festival, the first time
The NFL’s Josh Norman Ships Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational VIII
The former All-Pro cornerback and Dancing with the Stars alum also has poker skills The Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational VIII wrapped up in dramatic fashion with NFL veteran Josh Norman emerging as the champion. The former All-Pro cornerback, known for his years with the Carolina Panthers and a stint on Dancing with the Stars, walked
Post-Flop Strategies in PLO: The Importance of Texture
Successful post-flop play in PLO depends on reading textures accurately and adjusting your strategy In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), the post-flop stage is where the game truly comes alive, and board texture plays a critical role in shaping the right strategy. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where players work with just two cards, PLO’s four-card starting hands create
WSOPC Tournament at Playground in Montreal Sets New WSOPC Record
The turnout for the event pushed the prize pool to more than $3 million The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) reached new heights in Montreal this month, as the Playground Poker Club hosted a record-breaking main event. The $1,800 buy-in tournament drew 1,978 entries, creating a prize pool of more than $3.2 million— the
Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy to Take on Eric Nathan in Heads-up Match
The two will square off in a $20,000 heads-up freezeout match Barstool Sports is turning up the heat on its poker coverage with a new high-stakes clash between its founder, Dave Portnoy, and longtime content creator Eric “Barstool Nate” Nathan. The two will square off in a $20,000 heads-up freezeout match, with blinds staying fixed
The Importance of Patience in Heads-up Poker: Waiting for the Right Opportunities
Success doesn’t come from nonstop aggression but from picking your battles wisely Patience is often the hidden strength that separates average players from successful ones in heads-up poker. Unlike full-ring or even six-max games, where players can afford to wait for premium hands, heads-up action demands involvement in a much wider range of situations. Even
Planet Hollywood Nixes WSOPC December Event Due To Full Schedule
The Caesars-owned property says it has too much going on to host another tournament Planet Hollywood has pulled the plug on its planned December World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop, citing a crowded poker calendar that left little room for the event to shine. The Caesars-owned property had been gearing up for its return
Liv Boeree Marries Long-Time Partner Igor Kurganov During Burning Man
One of poker’s most enduring couples gambles on the future as a permanent couple Two of poker’s most recognizable figures have officially tied the knot — and in true nontraditional fashion. Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov, long regarded as one of the game’s ultimate power couples, were married at Burning Man, the annual counterculture festival