Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards admits to holding poker games in the governor’s mansion Like many other politicians, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is a poker fan, hosting many low-stakes poker games at the governor’s mansion over his eight-year term. The games would feature top administration officials, state senators and lobbyists but were much different
George Janssen claims he was held for over a month Federal investigators are reportedly investigating the alleged kidnapping of a Michigan poker player and four-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Ring winner, who was held captive for over a month as part of a two-year extortion plot. Local news reports say that George Janssen
Each street in Texas Hold’em requires a distinct approach to betting Advanced street strategies in Texas Hold’em involve navigating the different betting rounds (pre-flop, flop, turn and river) with precision and adaptability. Mastering these strategies is crucial for staying ahead in the game and outplaying opponents. In the pre-flop stage, skilled players carefully select starting
The tourney, along with an awards dinner, celebrates those who keep the organization alive The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) will host an awards dinner and poker tournament to kick off the new year, which honors all players, staff, volunteers and sponsors who helped make their endeavors possible in 2023. The exciting evening of festivities
I recently heard author Eckhart Tolle speaking on the topic of meditation and one thing he said struck me as applicable not just to meditation, but to all walks of life — poker included. Tolle was discussing how when most people begin meditating, they try to sit in meditation for far too long. When you’re
Lin takes down Jason Koon on his way to making poker history Ren Lin continued having success on Day 4 of the 2023 WPT World Championship on Monday, finishing third in chips at the end of the night and among the 45 players remaining as the final table approached, along with the $5.6 million prize
Positional awareness is key to stealing blinds when playing PLO In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), stealing blinds and antes is a nuanced art that demands a strategic approach due to the game’s four-hole card nature and the potential for strong hands lurking among opponents. Here are several effective strategies for pilfering blinds and antes in PLO:
The Mississippi casino is ready to cater to the poker community The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has announced the opening of a new poker room just before its biggest event of the year, the Beau Ridge Heater Poker Tournament. The new poker room is located between the newly-renovated Buffet and the Buffalo Zone, adjacent
The poker pro has scored three big WPT wins this year, as well as other victories Bin Weng has added another title to his stellar 2023 accomplishments. The 40-year-old Philadelphia pro began the year with his first $1 million cash at the $5,300 buy-in The Return at the Borgata and wrapped it up with another
Practicing disciplined bankroll management in tournaments will allow players to make deeper runs Effective bankroll management is a crucial aspect of success for Texas Hold’em tournament players. In the high-stakes world of poker, where fortunes can change with the flip of a card, having a disciplined approach to managing your bankroll is the key to
The upcoming series will offer almost $1 million in cash prizes for the holidays The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas will host its upcoming DeepStack Extravaganza (NYE) tournament series from December 25 through January 7, with 19 events and almost $1 million in guaranteed prizes. The highlight of the series is the $1,600 buy-in $400,000
Anderson took down Aaron Pinson in the final heads-up battle for the win Calvin Anderson became a millionaire on Tuesday at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship, beating Aaron Pinson heads-up for the win at the $5 million guaranteed $1,100 buy-in tournament. The 10,512 entries almost doubled last year’s count in the event won
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