Strong rebuy tournament bluffing remains rooted in logic, observation and timing Rebuy tournaments create a very different bluffing environment compared to freezeouts. Because players can buy back in, risk tolerance is higher early on. This means bluffs need to be planned with the expectation that opponents may call lighter than usual. Early stages are the
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WSOP Paradise Super Main Event Surpasses $60M Guarantee
The mark was reached late Sunday during Day 1D registration The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event has cleared its biggest hurdle after officially passing the $60 million guaranteed prize pool. The mark was reached late Sunday during Day 1D registration, ending weeks of debate about whether the ambitious guarantee could be met. The @WSOP Paradise
Sam Soverel Wins WSOP Paradise for $2.6M and Fourth Bracelet
The long-time grinder took down the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event Sam Soverel capped off an incredible run at WSOP Paradise by winning the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2.6 million, earning his fourth career WSOP bracelet. The event stretched long into the early morning on Day 2, prompting organizers to add
Bluffing Strategies in Freezeout Environments
Successful bluffing in freezeouts is about timing, table awareness, and stack-depth discipline Bluffing in freezeout tournaments requires a sharper, more disciplined approach because every chip lost is impossible to recover. Without rebuys, players tend to value survival more, which often shifts the table toward tighter decision-making. This dynamic creates selective opportunities to bluff, but only
PGT True Classic Rags to Riches Event Pulls in Several Big Names
Daniel Maor emerged as the winner, taking home $110,000 on the $3,300 buy-in event The PGT True Classic Rags to Riches event drew a deep and competitive field as several well-known pros joined rising talents at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The $3,300 buy-in tournament attracted 164 entries, creating a strong lineup that included
Transitioning from Rebuy to Freezeout Play in Texas Hold’em
Understanding the distinctions guides smoother and more profitable transitions between both Transitioning from rebuy tournaments to freezeouts in Texas Hold’em requires a shift in both mindset and decision-making. In rebuy formats, players can take more risks early because lost chips can be replaced. Freezeouts, however, offer no such safety net, meaning each chip carries far
WSOP Has a New Schedule Layout for Circuit Events Next Year
The new schedule includes 24 stops and begins on January 1 The World Series of Poker is shaking up its approach to the WSOP Circuit next year, shifting to a full calendar-year structure for the first time. Schedules for the opening half of the 2026 season were released this week, outlining 24 stops across the
Overwhelming Participation Helps Set New APT Championship Records
The Asian Poker Tour saw several big events during its 17-day run The 2025 APT Championship in Taipei set a new benchmark for Asian poker thanks to overwhelming player participation across its 17-day schedule. Held at Red Space Taipei, the festival drew 28,265 total entries and awarded more than TWD1.06 billion (US$33 million), making it
Adapting To Changing Table Dynamics in Freezeouts
Monitor stack depths, opponent tendencies, and changing incentives to adapt faster than the table Adapting to changing table dynamics in freezeouts is one of the most important skills for maintaining a deep run. Unlike rebuy formats, every player has only one shot, which creates constant shifts in pressure, risk tolerance, and playing style. Recognizing these
Sean Bloom Takes Down the Hendon Mob Championship Cape Town Million
The South African player took home $138,000 for his performance The Hendon Mob Championship Cape Town Million wrapped up its third edition with South Africa’s Sean Bloom emerging as the champion after a field of 354 entries. The ZAR8,000 (US$450) event, hosted at GrandWest Casino, nearly doubled its original guarantee and generated a prize pool
The 2025 PGT Texas PLO Roundup Completes a Solid Run in Houston
The $3,300 Main Event drew 337 entries before Stephen Hubbard took the title The 2025 PGT Texas PLO Roundup ended a successful run at Champions Club Texas in Houston, wrapping up ten days of action-packed Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments. Held from November 14–24, the series drew strong fields and delivered competitive final tables across all buy-in
American Poker Pro Calvin Lee Ships APT $50,000 Superstar Championship
The top prize of $600,210 was among Lee’s biggest for 2025 as he continues to make deep runs American high-stakes pro Calvin Lee added another major title to his breakout year by winning the APT $50,000 Superstar Championship in Taipei. The event drew 36 entries and generated a prize pool of more than $1.8 million.











