James Matt Lushin, 47, was found dead in his home on March 12 Authorities in Indiana have made an arrest in connection with the death of local poker player James Matt Lushin, whose passing earlier this month shocked the community. Lushin, 47, was found dead in his home on March 12, with police later confirming
By adjusting bet sizes, timing and hand selection, you can build pots while protecting your overall range Deep-stacked heads-up poker creates a unique challenge: building pots while keeping your range protected. With more chips behind, every decision carries greater risk, so balancing aggression and caution becomes critical. One key idea is using a wider but
The film explores the growth of poker across the state and why it’s legal A new poker documentary is in development, aiming to spotlight the unique and often misunderstood poker scene in Texas. Titled The Battle for Texas Poker, the project is being produced by P+R Creative and is already generating interest following the release
Señor Tilt sets two records in a single season, including the biggest single-day profit in the show’s history A new name is now sitting at the top of High Stakes Poker history, and it belongs to Sam Kiki. The player known as “Señor Tilt” has delivered a performance that few expected, even in a show
Balancing aggression with control helps prevent opponents from exploiting your position Defending the small blind against steal attempts is one of the tougher spots in poker. You’re out of position for the rest of the hand, which makes decisions more difficult. Still, folding too often allows opponents to profit easily from late-position raises. The first
ESPN called off its relationship with the WSOP in 2021, but is ready to come back ESPN is set to resume broadcasting the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after a five-year break, marking a return to a longtime partnership. The new multi-year agreement will bring expanded coverage of poker’s biggest stage back to a familiar
Kenney has become the top female poker player on record in Triton Poker history Poker pro Ebony Kenney continues to build her reputation on the high-stakes stage, separating herself as one of the top performers in Triton Poker Series. Her steady results in elite fields have made her the most successful female player in the
Premium hands are powerful, but how they are played determines long-term success Premium hands are the foundation of success in freezeout tournaments, where there are no second chances. Getting maximum value from holdings like pocket aces or kings requires more than just raising big. The goal is to build pots while still keeping weaker hands
Both poker tournament series are running simultaneously Two major poker festivals are going head-to-head this spring, creating a scheduling clash that has caught the attention of players across Europe. The Irish Open and World Series of Poker Europe are both kicking off at the same time, forcing many to choose between the two. The Irish
Kabrhel’s recent win adds momentum as the Circuit series moves toward its final stages Martin Kabrhel added another title to his résumé this week, winning his sixth ring on the World Series of Poker Circuit during a stop in Las Vegas. The victory came in the $600 Monster Stack event, where he topped a large
Cold decks can’t be avoided, but they can be managed Cold decks are part of poker, and how players respond to them often separates solid performers from the rest. Instead of relying on instinct alone, using metrics can help track performance during tough stretches. This approach brings structure to situations that often feel random and
The poker club was once again accused of operating an illegal business model The Lodge Card Club is set to close its doors permanently following a recent raid that left its future uncertain. What began as a temporary shutdown has now turned into a full closure, with staff informed that operations will not resume for
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