The annual poker event will run from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore The Potomac Poker Open is set to return this summer, running from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The upcoming series will feature a packed schedule of tournaments, including several headline events and
A JokerStars employee colluded with two players to rig a number of hands A cheating scandal at a Houston poker club has resulted in one player being banned for life. JokerStars Social Club confirmed one of its former employees, frequent member Carlito, was arrested using RFID-compliant cards with a hidden reader at an invitation-only high-stakes
If you can take cold decks in stride, you’ll be better equipped to handle the swings of the game In Texas Hold’em, players sometimes refer to a “cold deck” when discussing hands that seem unusually unfair or tough to escape. While the term might sound like it involves cheating, in everyday poker conversation, it usually
The 78-year-old had been a regular fixture at poker events at Maryland Live! and MGM National Harbor Jane Hitchcock, a respected poker player and bestselling mystery author, has died at the age of 78. Friends confirmed her passing in the poker community, though the cause of death has not been made public. Hitchcock was best
Post-flop folding isn’t a weakness; it’s a disciplined move that allows you to preserve your stack and wait for better spots Knowing when to fold after the flop in Texas Hold’em can save players from bleeding chips unnecessarily. While it’s tempting to stay in a hand with hope for a miracle turn or river, experienced
A satellite tournament win led to an automatic seat at the WSOP Ladies Championship’ A man named Albert Ng has stirred debate in the poker world by qualifying for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies Championship in Las Vegas, a tournament traditionally seen as a space for women in the game. Ng won his
The “All-In Flipament” has proven to be lucky for the Texas-based poker pro Jonathan Tamayo, the defending World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, has locked up his seat in this year’s $10,000 tournament in unconventional fashion. Instead of buying in directly, Tamayo secured his spot through a $160 online satellite event known as
The check-raise in heads-up play isn’t just a flashy trick—it’s a tool for disrupting rhythm and gaining control In Texas Hold’em heads-up play, mastering the check-raise can turn a balanced match into a one-sided affair. While it’s a move that comes with risk, using it well forces opponents to think twice about every bet they
Rast took home $306,644 after a marathon heads-up battle against Andrew Yeh Brian Rast has added another highlight to an already legendary poker career. The Poker Hall of Famer clinched his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2025 WSOP. The tournament featured a tough field
Incorporating 3-bets and 4-bets into your game means taking control of the pot before the flop In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), learning how to use 3-bets and 4-bets is a major step toward building a solid and aggressive strategy. These preflop raises allow you to isolate opponents, build bigger pots when you’re ahead, and force tougher
Former NFL player Adrian Peterson got into a fight with another player after a hand A poker night at a Houston social club turned chaotic when former NFL star Adrian Peterson got into a physical altercation over a disputed hand. The incident took place on May 27 at JokerStars, a private club popular among local
The tourney also raised over $155,000 for veterans’ charities, including the USO Joey Couden has claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after winning the 2025 $500 Salute to Warriors event, outlasting a massive field of 3,937 entries. The Ohio native walked away with $187,937 for the win, but the tournament meant more
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