The WSOP and GGPoker are playing tricks with the tournament series’ guarantees GGPoker and World Series of Poker (WSOP) made news in August after announcing a $50 million poker festival to be held in November and December at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas. Now, because of low initial interest and two other big European
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Travis Young becomes the latest MSPT Michigan State Poker Champ
A record-setting poker tournament ends with a huge payout for poker pro Travis Young The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Michigan State Poker Championship concluded on Sunday night as Travis Young beat out 2,883 entrants to become champion of the $1,100 buy-in event and take home the top prize of $297,997. The Firekeepers Casino Hotel in
How to turn a missed flush draw into a winning bluff in Texas Hold’em
Knowing how and when to bluff in Texas Hold’em is a necessary skill for winning In the world of Texas Hold’em, turning a missed flush draw into a winning bluff requires strategic finesse and a keen understanding of your opponents’ playing styles. When the community cards fail to complete your flush, transforming that apparent setback
PokerStars forced to slow down poker ops, exits Norway
The global poker platform has decided to throw in the towel on Norwegian players In a strategic move, PokerStars has confirmed its decision to cease operations in Norway by the end of this month. The announcement was substantiated by Poker Industry PRO, revealing that an email notification was dispatched to players last week, informing them
‘Chino’ Rheem takes the PGT Championship title plus bonus
The poker pro comes out on top of another successful tournament series Maxx Coleman displayed his poker skills across various games at the PokerGO Studios in Las Vegas last night to take the $25,000 Ten-Game Championship Event of the PGT Mixed Games II. However, ‘Chino’ Rheem would push him to the limit and capture the
How to become a pro at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em
Winning in Texas Hold’em means adapting to different table dynamics Becoming proficient at limp-calling preflop in Texas Hold’em is a nuanced skill that requires a strategic understanding of the game and an ability to adapt to various table dynamics. Limp-calling, the act of entering a pot by merely calling the minimum bet (the big blind)
WSOPC Thunder Valley sees poker pros collect new rings
The WSOP Circuit series continues to reward players with rings and cash California poker pro Michael Persky has had a successful year so far in 2023. He won $175,595 at the first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Graton Main Event six weeks ago, then took the WSOPC Thunder Valley $1,700 Buy-In Main Event for
Doug Polk no match for Ethan Yau in his own poker room
Poker vlogger goes on a rampage, easily defeats Polk in heads-up battle In what was a low-stakes affair for both players, Doug Polk and Ethan “Rampage” Yau battled in a heads-up match live-streamed at The Lodge Poker Card Club this past Thursday. The latter pro easily overpowered his opponent in the match, and Polk never
Common bluffing mistakes in Pot-Limit Omaha to avoid at all costs
Learn from PLO players who already made these errors so you can be better Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a dynamic and complex variant of poker that requires a nuanced approach to bluffing. While bluffing is an integral part of the game, players often fall prey to common mistakes that can be detrimental to their success
WPT expands WPT Prime lineup with new international stops
The WPT will return to France and Italy in the upcoming season The World Poker Tour (WPT), partnering with TexaPoker, has announced three WPT Prime events in France and Italy for the 2024 season. WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence, Sanremo and Paris were all confirmed after great success in 2023. The affordable Prime events are popular on
Phil Ivey to participate in the upcoming WPT Japan OnLive Main Event
The long-time poker pro is getting ready for a tough schedule as the year draws to a close The World Poker Tour (WPT) returns to Tokyo this November for the WPT Japan, co-sponsored by the Japan eSports Union. The WPT has confirmed the ¥5,000 ($34) buy-in event will have a ¥100,000,000 ($671,244) guarantee. The WPT
How to place continuation bets in multi-way Texas Hold’em pots
Properly managing continuation bets is key to succeeding in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em, mastering the art of continuation betting in multi-way pots is a skill that can elevate your poker game to new heights. A continuation bet, commonly known as a “c-bet,” involves a player betting on the flop after having raised pre-flop. While