Poker vloggers and content creators might be banned from filming events The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has introduced a new set of restrictions for this year’s tournaments, building on its recent decision to ban the use of cell phones at the tables during the final stages of play. These changes are now affecting how
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John Juanda Picks up First APT Title in 15 Years
The Poker Hall of Famer took down the second event of the APT in Taipei John Juanda has returned to the spotlight in a big way, earning his first Asian Poker Tour (APT) title in 15 years. The Poker Hall of Famer won the Single Day High Roller at the 2025 APT Taipei festival, taking
Advanced Mucking Techniques in Texas Hold’em: Knowing When To Fold’em
The best players treat mucking as a way to keep their strategies under wraps Mucking in Texas Hold’em refers to discarding your cards without showing them, and while it may seem like a basic part of the game, advanced players know how to use it as a subtle tool. Knowing when and how to muck
WSOP To Make Significant Change To Use of Personal Devices in Tournaments
Tournament players won’t be able to use cell phones after an event falls to three tables The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is introducing stricter rules on the use of personal devices during its bracelet events, aiming to eliminate the chance of outside assistance during critical tournament moments. Starting this year, players will no longer
1997 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up John Strzemp Passes Away
The 73-year-old was a long-time Vegas poker grinder John Strzemp, a respected figure in both the poker world and the Las Vegas casino industry, passed away last month at the age of 73. Known to many for his deep run in the 1997 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Strzemp nearly claimed the championship
Spotting and Exploiting Opponents’ Weaknesses in Texas Hold’em
Don’t just play your cards—watch how others are playing theirs Understanding how to spot and exploit weaknesses in your opponents is a key part of becoming a winning Texas Hold’em player. Every player has habits or patterns, and identifying them can give you a major edge at the table. One common weakness is predictability. Some
Asian Poker Tour Main Event Field Sets New Participation Record
The tournament easily surpassed its guarantee and paid out over $4 million in prize money The 2025 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event in Taipei made history with a record-breaking turnout, drawing 2,547 entries—the largest field ever for an APT championship. Held at the Red Space venue in Taiwan’s capital, the tournament featured a TWD55,000
Admitted Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced Out of Major Tournament in Florida
The once-formidable poker player is becoming poker’s persona non-grata Ali Imsirovic, a once-prominent figure in the poker world now known for his controversial past, was removed from a tournament in Florida on Thursday evening. He had been participating in the $1,200 buy-in RunGood Poker Series main event at bestbet Jacksonville, where he held the chip
How to Trick Your Opponents With Sneaky Small Pocket Pair Plays in Texas Hold’em
With a little patience, position, and imagination, pocket pairs can be potent weapons Small pocket pairs may be tricky to play in Texas Hold’em, but used intelligently, they offer great chances to defeat your opponents. These hands, typically between twos and sixes, are not flashy but can offer good value if the right playing strategy
Poker League of Legends Founder Releases New Poker Book
Lena Evans’ latest project blends poker with brain science, focusing on how the game enhances decision-making Lena Evans, the founder of Poker League of Nations and a two-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has released a new book titled The Poker Powered Brain: Play the Game. Train Your Brain. This latest project brings together some of
Vincent Moscati Adds 10th WSOPC Gold Ring to His Collection
The win added another $111,000 to the long-time New York player’s bank Vincent Moscati added another career milestone victory to his poker resume by taking the main event at the WSOP Circuit Tunica, Mississippi stop. The New York native earned $111,454 and claimed his 10th career WSOPC gold ring, a distinction earned by only 20
Playing With Minimal Risk in Texas Hold’em Heads-up Situations
Success in heads-up Texas Hold’em is about decisions that give you the most opportunity to capitalize Playing with less risk in Texas Hold’em in heads-up games requires the delicate balance of being aggressive and cautious. Since there are only two players at the table, hand values shift, and strategies that work in full-ring games do