Mizrachi captured his seventh WSOP bracelet and $1.3 million with the victory Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant mixed-game players in poker history by winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC) for a record-breaking fourth time. With this victory, Mizrachi also captured his seventh World Series of
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Endgame Heads-up Strategies: When To Push and When To Fold
Mastering the timing of aggression and caution in heads-up play separates good players from champions In tournament poker, reaching heads-up play marks the final and most intense stage. With just two players remaining, every decision can significantly alter the outcome. Understanding when to push and when to fold in the endgame is key to sealing
WSOP Winner’s Drought Continues With $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav blocked Huck Seed from picking up his long-overdue second bracelet The World Series of Poker continued its surprising trend this summer as no US player has yet to win a bracelet in a non-mixed game open event. That streak held steady after Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav claimed his second title of the series
Hellmuth Suffers Bad Beat in $50K WSOP Poker Players Championship
Hellmuth denied Dnegs another bracelet before suffering a defeat against a weak hand Phil Hellmuth’s run in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2025 World Series of Poker came to a dramatic and frustrating end on Day 3, thanks to a series of tough hands and an outburst that had everyone at the table
Building a Tight Aggressive Early Game Strategy in Texas Hold’em Tournaments
A solid TAG strategy builds respect from the table and leaves you in a healthy chip position In Texas Hold’em tournaments, the early levels might not seem critical, but how you approach them can set the tone for the rest of your run. Building a tight aggressive (TAG) strategy early on is one of the
The WSOP Has a New Heads-up Controversy
Two heads-up finalists allegedly made a deal to ensure one would be the winner The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is facing scrutiny after controversy erupted during the final moments of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker event. Jesse Yaginuma claimed the title and a $1 million bonus courtesy of WPT Club Gold. But what should have
Tirza Sanders Takes Down Ladies Event at LIPS Women in Poker Summer Festival
Sanders battled a tough final table on her way to win $67,846 Tirza Sanders captured another major win this week by taking down the Ladies High Roller event at the LIPS Women in Poker Summer Festival in Las Vegas. The tournament, held at the Venetian and streamed live via the poker room’s YouTube channel, was
Building a Balanced Range for Short Deck Play
Stay aware of your own frequencies since balanced play keeps opponents guessing and minimizes exploitation In short deck poker, also known as 6+ Hold’em, building a balanced range is critical for long-term success. With fewer cards in the deck—specifically, the 2s through 5s removed—hand values shift and new strategies emerge. Understanding these shifts and constructing
WPT Global Bans Dozens of Poker Accounts, Distributes Money to Players
The move comes in response to ongoing efforts to find and remove cheats on the platform WPT Global has taken firm action against cheating on its platform by banning dozens of accounts and redistributing over $166,000 to affected players. The enforcement spans five months, from January to May 2025, and is part of the operator’s
Potomac Poker Open in Maryland To Be Held This August
The annual poker event will run from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore The Potomac Poker Open is set to return this summer, running from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The upcoming series will feature a packed schedule of tournaments, including several headline events and
Texas Poker Club Employee Receives Lifetime Ban After Cheating Scandal
A JokerStars employee colluded with two players to rig a number of hands A cheating scandal at a Houston poker club has resulted in one player being banned for life. JokerStars Social Club confirmed one of its former employees, frequent member Carlito, was arrested using RFID-compliant cards with a hidden reader at an invitation-only high-stakes
Understanding Texas Hold’em Cold Decks: What They Are and How They Affect Your Game
If you can take cold decks in stride, you’ll be better equipped to handle the swings of the game In Texas Hold’em, players sometimes refer to a “cold deck” when discussing hands that seem unusually unfair or tough to escape. While the term might sound like it involves cheating, in everyday poker conversation, it usually