1,229 players created a prize pool of $3,932,800 that beat the $3M guarantee The 2026 World Poker Tour (WPT) season opened in Florida with the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The $3,500 Championship drew a huge turnout, with 1,229 players creating a prize pool of $3,932,800
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Tips for Playing Short Deck Poker in High Stakes Environments
Identifying who over-bluffs, who calls too wide, and who adjusts poorly allows you to exploit edges Playing Short Deck Poker at high stakes demands sharper adjustments than the standard game. With fewer cards in the deck, hand values shift and variance increases. Players must be prepared for faster swings, thinner edges, and opponents who are
First Events in the 2026 PokerGO Tour Schedule Revealed
The initial leg of the series begins January 26 with the PGT Kickoff at the PokerGO Studio The PokerGO Tour has shared the opening stretch of its 2026 schedule, setting the stage for a busy start to the new season in Las Vegas. The early calendar features several familiar stops and formats, with high buy-ins
Hustler Casino Live Poker Player Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Daniel Kwon was arrested in Toronto and faces numerous sexual assault charges A regular face from streamed high-stakes poker has been charged in a serious criminal case in Canada. Daniel Kwon, a poker player known to viewers of Hustler Casino Live, was arrested in Toronto and now faces multiple charges tied to an alleged sexual
Adapting to Tournament Table Dynamics Post-Rebuy Period
Adjust aggression and read table behavior to set yourself up for deeper runs and stronger finishes The end of the rebuy period marks a clear shift in tournament poker. Chips gain real value, mistakes become harder to recover from, and player behavior often changes quickly. Recognizing this transition is essential for staying competitive as the
MSPT Prepares for First Series at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort
The upcoming series will be the first time the MSPT has visited the casino The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to break new ground with its first-ever stop at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort. Season 17 continues later this month with a full slate of events scheduled from January 24 through February 1.
Spain’s Gorka Akerreta Turns Satellite Victory into Major Six-Figure Win
A $64 buy-in resulted in a prize of over $58,000 and Akerreta’s first live poker tournament title Spain’s Gorka Akerreta delivered one of the feel-good stories of the year after turning a low-cost online satellite into a career-defining live win in Madrid. The Pamplona native outlasted a 360-entry field to claim the €888 (US$1,032) 888poker
The Role of Positional Awareness in Heads-up Strategy
In heads-up formats, every decision is magnified, and position influences nearly all of them Positional awareness is one of the most important concepts in heads-up play, where every hand is contested and small edges matter more. With only two players, the button acts first before the flop and last on every postflop street, creating a
WSOPC King’s Resort Main Event Draws True International Field
With champions from across the globe, the Rozvadov stop once again proved why it’s a key WSOPC destination The 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at King’s Resort wrapped up in Rozvadov, Czechia, with a Main Event that highlighted the truly global reach of the tour. Players from across Europe and beyond packed
Brandon Sheils Ships Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Event for $66,000
The Birmingham-based poker pro is starting 2026 strong after a solid 2025 Brandon Sheils picked up an early title on the 2026 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour after winning the £2,500 (US$2,900) No-Limit Hold’em High Roller in London. The event drew 72 entries and produced a £157,310 (US$183,000) prize pool, and Sheils closed it out with
Recognizing and Countering Common Mistakes in Freezeouts
Over time, cleaner decisions and sharper adjustments turn freezeouts from a grind into consistent deep runs Freezeout tournaments reward discipline, patience, and clear decision-making. With no rebuys or add-ons available, every chip matters from the first hand to the final table. Recognizing common mistakes early can protect your stack and improve long-term results in this
Potomac Winter Poker Open Coming to MGM National Harbor Next Month
The series will run from February 11 through February 23 MGM National Harbor is set to welcome poker players next month with the return of the Potomac Winter Poker Open. The series will run from February 11 through February 23 inside the casino’s poker room, bringing nearly two weeks of tournament action to the Maryland











