With another full year ahead, poker’s money list could see changes, but Kenney has set the bar high Bryn Kenney has reached a milestone no one else in the game has touched, becoming the first poker player to cross $80 million in live tournament cashes. The record was secured with a modest payout at the
Pre-flop all-ins are powerful tools, not automatic solutions Short Deck Hold’em creates pre-flop situations that feel extreme compared to traditional poker. With a reduced deck and higher hand values, all-ins happen more often and with thinner margins. Understanding when to commit before the flop is essential for long-term success. Hand strength shifts dramatically in Short
The event will run January 12 and 13 inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas The PokerGO Tour is set to wrap up its 2025 season with one of its most anticipated events. In mid-January, the tour will host the PGT Championship, a freeroll tournament featuring $1 million in prize money reserved for the season’s
The win marked his seventh PokerStars trophy and sent him into the holidays with a well-earned celebration Paul François Tedeschi added another highlight to his career by winning the €1,100 (US$1,298) PokerStars Open Cannes Main Event yesterday. The victory came at the Palais des Festivals, a venue closely tied to his early poker success more
Adjusting Your Heads-up Strategy Based on Opponent Types Heads-up poker strips the game down to its core, forcing constant decisions and frequent confrontations. With only two players, adapting to your opponent becomes more important than following any fixed strategy. Success often depends on recognizing patterns and making timely adjustments. Against tight opponents, patience and pressure
Several provinces promise to stand in the way of online poker expansion Plans to reconnect Ontario’s online poker market with international player pools have hit a new roadblock. Several Canadian gambling operators are pushing back against the idea, slowing the momentum that briefly built after a favorable court ruling earlier this year. Three provincial lottery
Bord is now the preferred bidder to buy English soccer team Sheffield Poker champion James Bord is set to move into soccer ownership after emerging as the preferred bidder to buy Sheffield Wednesday, according to a report from the BBC. The deal is not yet finalized, but administrators have signaled that Bord’s bid is currently
Players who survive cold decks by exploiting opponent mistakes often emerge with their stacks intact Every poker player eventually runs into a stretch where strong starting hands seem to disappear. When the deck turns cold, frustration can build quickly and lead to poor decisions. Learning how to respond during these dry spells is a key
Online satellites are already running, with buy-ins starting as low as $2 for select events January poker action on the East Coast will get a major boost when the Borgata Winter Poker Open returns in early 2026. The long-running series is scheduled for January 2–18 and will bring players back to Borgata Hotel Casino &
The outcome could influence future policies around player conduct and enforcement across poker rooms nationwide Maurice Hawkins is dealing with fresh legal trouble after an arrest warrant was issued in Florida, tied to a poker room altercation. Authorities issued the warrant on December 18, 2025, following a physical dispute that reportedly took place during a
Balanced ranging is about staying unpredictable without becoming random Creating a balanced ranging strategy for heads-up play starts with understanding how wide both players must operate. With only two players, blinds come around fast, forcing frequent decisions. This naturally expands opening ranges and increases the number of marginal spots you must navigate with care.
The victory also includes a $10,400 seat in next year’s WPT World Championship The 2025 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up in Las Vegas, closing out a packed December that featured several massive tournament stops around the globe. When the dust settled, Schuyler Thornton stood alone at the top. Following record fields at
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