Several well-known names continue to rank high with poker fans Poker is a game that combines skill, strategy and luck. Over the years, the achievements of some of the most iconic figures in poker have been widely recognized and celebrated by fans worldwide. Clubs Poker created a list using The Hendon Mob data to find
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Gregory de Faria takes down WPT Prime Voyage event
The Brazilian player captures his biggest-ever live tournament win The $1,100 buy-in 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Voyage Championship drew 968 participants, almost doubling the $500,000 guaranteed prize pool to $968,000. Gregory De Faria from Brazil won the largest share, earning $155,400 as the champion. Before this win, De Faria’s highest recorded score was
Tips for gathering information on your opponents’ playing styles in Texas Hold’em
Follow a few proven techniques to make sure you take down the next big pot In Texas Hold’em, understanding your opponents’ playing styles is paramount to success. Effective information gathering can give you a significant edge at the poker table. Here are some tips to help you gather valuable insights into your opponents’ strategies: Pay
€15M guarantee for this year’s WSOP Europe
The King’s Resort in Rozvadov will host the series once again With the release of the schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the dates for the 2024 WSOP Europe have also been announced. The King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, will once again host the festival, which features 15 bracelet
The Positivity Freeroll
Early on in my poker career, I got a powerful lesson into the power of positivity in poker, leading to my biggest tournament score to that time. And while the story of how it unfolded may seem dramatized (I sometimes still struggle to believe it happened as it did), I want to assure you that
Vince Van Patten shows off pickleball skills during WPT Voyage cruise
The long-time poker host teaches poker players how to get in the game Poker players aboard the WPT Voyage had a unique adventure on Tuesday, April 2, when the Valiant Lady stopped in Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. They became pickleball players after getting free lessons from WPT commentator Vince Van Patten, a former tennis
Strategic adjustments for short-stacked play in PLO
Pot-Limit Omaha’s required betting structure means adapting your playing strategy In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), strategic adjustments for short-stacked play are crucial for survival and potential profitability. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where short-stacked play often revolves around push-or-fold decisions, PLO offers more complexity due to the four-card starting hand and the pot-limit betting structure. Here are some
Global Poker to host US Poker Open events starting Monday
Poker players of all levels will find an event to suit their preferences The 2024 Global Poker US Poker Open (USPO) kicks off on April 8, with two weeks of action running together with the live USPO. The series will feature eight Sweeps Coin and eight Gold Coin events, including the GC 50,000,000 and SC
Aram Oganyan ships first-ever WPT Voyage Championship
Sailing the high seas proves to be a big success as Oganyan captures his first WPT title Aram Oganyan is the newest World Poker Tour (WPT) Champion after four days on the high seas aboard the WPT Voyage. He would claim his first WPT title at the $5,000 WPT Voyage Championship to earn a place
Understanding the live straddle in Texas Hold’em
The straddle may not be overwhelmingly common, but you should still know how it works In Texas Hold’em, the live straddle is a fascinating and often misunderstood aspect of gameplay. It introduces an extra layer of strategy and complexity to the game, transforming the dynamics of the table and influencing players’ decisions. Essentially, a live
Players unhappy with WSOP Tournament of Champions venue change
Holding the event in California and not Las Vegas isn’t sitting well with some players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) recently announced its schedule of events and all the details for the upcoming Tournament of Champions. The tournament will take place from May 22 to 24 at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. It
Poker player Mikki Mase detained by LA police
The controversial player was later released after questioning Mikki Mase, a professional – and sometimes controversial – poker player who proclaims that he can beat baccarat, was detained by Los Angeles police on Sunday after officers apparently drew guns on him and three others. The incident happened in LA’s Chatsworth neighborhood. None of the four