Louise Ulrick goes from poker novice to poker pro in just a matter of weeks Louise Ulrick has earned a seat at the European Poker Tour Prague Main Event. The 55-year-old former math teacher from the UK was victorious in the PokerStars x Poker Power Women’s Bootcamp Showdown at EPT Cyprus, an eight-week, women-only bootcamp
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When and how to limp behind the preflop in Texas Hold’em
Limping behind can be a great way to control the pot size in Texas Hold’em In Texas Hold’em poker, the decision of whether to “limp behind” pre-flop requires a nuanced understanding of the game dynamics and your position at the table. Limping behind refers to opting not to raise but instead just calling the big
PokerGO Tour PLO Series II adds two new winners
Adam Hendrix and Bryce Yockey have added their names to the winners list Two more players have picked up tournament wins at the PokerGO Tour’s second Pot-Limit Omaha Series in Las Vegas. Adam Hendrix and Bryce Yockey recently took victories in the series that began on October 19 at the PokerGO Studio, which wraps up
Adam Hendrix ships PokerGo Tour’s first bounty event
PokerGo continues to expand into the Pot-Limit Omaha realm Adam Hendrix won the PokerGO Pot Limit Omaha Series II’s first-ever progressive bounty event on Tuesday. He would secure the final bounty while picking up his fourth PokerGO Tour championship. The progressive bounty tournament format has gained popularity over the last few years, with 101 players
How to play overpairs on wet flops in Texas Hold’em
It pays to be flexible when playing overpairs, as a flush or straight could be lurking In Texas Hold’em, navigating overpairs on wet flops demands strategic finesse to capitalize on strong hands while managing the inherent risks of dynamic board textures. An “overpair” refers to a pocket pair higher than the community cards on the
Card Player Poker Tour to put $1M on the table this December
The tournament is coming to The Venetian in Las Vegas and will run for several weeks The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will celebrate the new year from December 25 through January 7 with the DeepStack Extravaganza (NYE) tournament series. Almost $1 million in prize guarantees will be granted during the 19 events scheduled. The highlight
Poker pro Gary Blackwood drops in on LA
The player and vlogger will spend three months in California creating new content Poker pro and YouTube vlogger Gary Blackwood is relishing his three-month visit to Los Angeles after leaving his London home. His goal is to utilize the time to create poker content and take advantage of other opportunities available. The 33-year-old poker pro
How to bet to maximize value with a back door flush in Texas Hold’em
Make sure to keep players in the hand to get the most out of the betting rounds Maximizing value with a backdoor flush in Texas Hold’em requires a combination of strategic patience, awareness and adaptability. A backdoor flush refers to the situation where a player initially lacks the necessary cards for a flush but catches
Florida poker room and Jai Alai facility makes way for new poker room
Ocala Gainesville Poker and Jai Alai will cease operations on October 28 A poker and Jai Alai venue that’s been in business for 50 years in Marion County, Florida, will close soon as it makes way for a brand new poker room. Ocala Gainesville Poker and Jai Alai has announced in an official statement that
Doyle Brunson’s wife, Louise, passes away
The septuagenarian’s death follows just five months after Texas Dolly’s passing Louise Brunson, the wife of the late poker icon Doyle Brunson, has passed away, according to a post on social media by their daughter, Pamela Brunson. The couple spent many of their 62 years of marriage living in Las Vegas. Meeting in 1959, they
How to play a straight when the board pairs in Texas Hold’em
A pair on the board can significantly change the dynamic of the hand In Texas Hold’em, playing a straight when the board pairs requires a strategic approach to maximize your chances of winning the pot. When the board pairs, it means that one of the community cards on the board is the same rank as
Detroit casinos close poker rooms amid strikes
Detroit’s casino workers are striking for more money, leading to chaos in the poker rooms Three Detroit casinos have temporarily closed their poker rooms after 3,700 employees went on strike. The venues will remain in operation while the strike continues, but the poker rooms at the MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino have been closed