The poker tournament series found 15 new champs The latest WSOP Circuit Playground festival has officially wrapped up, with 15 new champions crowned and almost $5 million in prize money awarded. This highly anticipated event saw poker players from all over come together for various tournaments, making it one of the most exciting stops on
The event was the fourth-largest main event for the EPT Stephen Song has added another major accomplishment to his poker career by winning the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event. The event, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the EPT, drew 1,975 entries, making it the fourth-largest EPT Main Event in history. Song’s victory
The key to playing flush draws well lies in understanding pot odds and the strength of your opponents In Texas Hold’em, flush draws are exciting hands with the potential for big payoffs, but playing them correctly can be tricky. The challenge is knowing when to be aggressive and when to play more conservatively, balancing the
The player was a grinder on the local circuit Jason “Clozer” Kapoor, a well-known figure in the Michigan poker scene and the wider Midwest poker circuit, has passed away at 29. He reportedly took his own life, leaving behind a community of players and friends who admired him both for his talent at the table
It can be easy to navigate the bubble if you pay close attention to your opponents Betting on the bubble in Texas Hold’em can be a crucial moment in any poker tournament. The bubble is the stage where the next player out will miss out on the prize money, making it a time of heightened
TCH Social in Austin will host the event next month A new chapter in Texas poker is set to begin with the launch of the Trailblazer Poker Tour, a fresh tournament series kicking off in Austin this October. The event will be hosted at TCH Social, a newly opened 70-table poker room that is already
The grinder turns $1,100 into $161,513, the largest payout of her career Angela Jordison made a significant mark in the poker scene this past weekend after winning the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Main Event at Ameristar East Chicago. The tournament, which had an entry fee of $1,100, attracted 861 participants. Jordison, a well-known figure in
By bluffing wisely, you can chip away at opponents’ stacks and position yourself for a deep run Bluffing in Texas Hold’em freeroll tournaments can be a powerful strategy, but knowing when and how to execute it is crucial. Unlike regular cash games, freeroll tournaments often feature more unpredictable players, making bluffing a bit tricky but
The series will run from September 13 to 14, with millions in guarantees The WSOP Online Circuit series is set to return this September, offering poker enthusiasts another chance to compete for the prestigious WSOP Circuit rings. Running from September 13 to 24, the series features a total of 12 ring events, with separate tournaments
The poker grinder took the lion’s share after making a four-way deal Jonas Wexler has secured another win in his poker career by taking down the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia. The event, which was part of the 2024 series sponsored by PokerStars, drew a competitive field of 499 entrants
There are several things to consider when navigating board textures with middle pocket pairs Navigating different board textures with middle pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em can be tricky, but mastering this skill is crucial for improving your game. Middle pocket pairs, like 7s, 8s, or 9s, can be strong hands, but their value often depends
Former POTUS Obama, Billie Eilish and even the late Betty White made the list A recent survey conducted by BetMGM informed which celebrities people would most like to face off against in a poker game. The survey, which gathered responses from over 2,200 participants, revealed a diverse range of preferred poker companions across various categories,
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