The two prominent poker figures have officially entered the media space with their Late Reg podcast Industry veterans Brian Rast and Phil Laak have teamed up to launch a new weekly production titled Late Reg, which focuses on technical strategy and anecdotal history from the high-stakes circuit. The duo brings decades of professional experience to
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Balancing Aggression and Caution in the Hijack
Smart hijack play depends on pressure, position, stack depth and disciplined hand selection The hijack is one seat before the cutoff, which makes it a profitable but sensitive position. It offers more stealing opportunities than middle position, but it is not late enough to ignore the cutoff, button, or blinds. A strong hijack strategy uses
The EPT Is Fueling a Race to Be the Top Money-Winner in Poker
The EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller event is currently reshaping the all-time money leaderboard The ongoing EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller has officially become the most expensive live tournament in the history of the tour. With a €250,000 (US$292,451) buy-in, this event has attracted the most elite players in the world to the
Albert Daher Pockets $2.4M With EPT Monte Carlo High Roller Victory
The massive pot isn’t even the largest the poker pro has ever won The 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo reached a thrilling conclusion as Albert Daher triumphed in the high-stakes High Roller for One Drop event. This prestigious tournament attracted a field of 76 entries, establishing a new record for participation in
Extracting Extra Bets vs Calling Stations in Heads-up Poker
Learn how to value bet wider and stop wasting chips on low-success bluffs Calling stations change the shape of heads-up poker. They call too often, fold too late, and give less credit to betting lines that represent strength. That makes them frustrating when bluffs fail, but profitable when the adjustment is simple: reduce bluff frequency
First-Ever WSOP Event in Texas Sets Participation Record
The inaugural WSOPC event in Austin attracted 1,709 total entries The Texas poker landscape reached a significant milestone as the Texas Card House Austin hosted the state’s first World Series of Poker Circuit event, shattering attendance expectations. This historic series culminated in a record-breaking Main Event that drew an unprecedented number of players to the
Ian Cohen Tackles Strong Final Table for WPT Seminole Hard Rock Title
Ian Cohen took down former NFL player Richard Seymour in the final heads-up battle Ian Cohen clinched the 2026 World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown title after a grueling final table battle against professional athletes and poker veterans. The Florida resident earned $656,200 for his performance, securing his first major victory on
Short Deck Poker Strategy Adjustments for Online vs. Live Play
Understand the tactical differences to ensure you can excel at both formats Short deck poker removes low cards, compresses hand equities, and changes standard rankings, which forces strategic adjustments regardless of format. However, the gap between online and live play adds another layer. Online games move faster, produce higher hand volume, and rely heavily on
EPT Prague Makes Announcement on 2026 Return
The European Poker Tour confirms the return of the Prague festival for December 2026 The European Poker Tour has officially announced that its signature winter stop in Prague will return for the 2026 season. After months of speculation, organizers confirmed that the festival will take place from December 2-13. This announcement secures the position of
Former NBA Guard Damon Jones Cops to Role in Illegal Poker Ring
The disgraced player has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring Former professional basketball player Damon Jones has admitted his role in a multi-year illegal gambling operation involving fraudulent sports betting and rigged poker games. Appearing in a federal court in Brooklyn, the former guard entered a guilty
How to Strategically Use Continuation Bets in Freezeouts
A disciplined approach to continuation betting improves fold equity and stack preservation in freezeout tournaments Freezeout tournaments remove the safety net. Once chips are gone, there is no rebuy. That changes how continuation bets (c-bets) function. A c-bet is simply a follow-up bet from the preflop aggressor. In freezeouts, each c-bet carries more weight because
The Lodge Poker Club in Texas Reopens as Grand Jury Rejects Case
The cardroom owners celebrate a legal victory as a grand jury rejects all illegal gambling charges The Lodge Card Club is preparing to resume operations in Texas after a grand jury chose not to indict the facility or its ownership group on illegal gambling charges. This decision follows a period of intense legal pressure and











