Katherine Kolberg is keeping the family poker legacy alive Poker talent clearly runs in the family for Katherine Kolberg, who picked up a title during the 2025 DeepStack Extravaganza IV at The Venetian Las Vegas. Kolberg, the daughter of Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller, added another accomplishment to her long résumé during the month-long
Players who adjust their strategy to punish fear and desperation can turn others’ mistakes into a final seat Satellite tournaments create unique pressure near the bubble, where a few eliminations separate winners from nothing. Unlike standard events, all remaining seats carry equal value, making player behavior more predictable. This stage offers clear chances to take
This will be the 17th season for the series, with The Venetian set to be a host this month The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to launch its 17th season with a return to Las Vegas. Action begins this weekend at The Venetian Las Vegas with the $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open,
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 &
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