Katherine Kolberg is keeping the family poker legacy alive Poker talent clearly runs in the family for Katherine Kolberg, who picked up a title during the 2025 DeepStack Extravaganza IV at The Venetian Las Vegas. Kolberg, the daughter of Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller, added another accomplishment to her long résumé during the month-long
Players who adjust their strategy to punish fear and desperation can turn others’ mistakes into a final seat Satellite tournaments create unique pressure near the bubble, where a few eliminations separate winners from nothing. Unlike standard events, all remaining seats carry equal value, making player behavior more predictable. This stage offers clear chances to take
With another full year ahead, poker’s money list could see changes, but Kenney has set the bar high Bryn Kenney has reached a milestone no one else in the game has touched, becoming the first poker player to cross $80 million in live tournament cashes. The record was secured with a modest payout at the
The win marked his seventh PokerStars trophy and sent him into the holidays with a well-earned celebration Paul François Tedeschi added another highlight to his career by winning the €1,100 (US$1,298) PokerStars Open Cannes Main Event yesterday. The victory came at the Palais des Festivals, a venue closely tied to his early poker success more
By choosing the right spots and reading opponents, you can protect your stack and remain dangerous Defending your blinds in Texas Hold’em freezeouts is a delicate balance between protecting your stack and avoiding unnecessary risk. Since there are no rebuys, every decision carries long-term weight. Smart blind defense helps you stay competitive without drifting into
More dates and changes to how points are awarded have been announced The World Series of Poker has shared another round of updates for the 2026 season, giving players a clearer picture of what lies ahead across its global schedule. The announcements cover dates, new formats, and changes that affect how players plan an entire
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
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
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
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
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
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
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