The poker grinder’s addition to the list reinforces the belief of many that poker qualifies as a sport Spain’s Adrian Mateos is receiving unexpected recognition from the broader sports world after being nominated for MARCA’s Top 100 Athletes of the Year list. The Spanish outlet, known as the country’s largest sports newspaper, placed the poker
The key to balancing survival and accumulation is recognizing when chip preservation outweighs chip gain In satellite tournaments, every decision should be shaped by the unique payout structure. Unlike standard events, where accumulating chips is the primary goal, satellites reward survival above all else. Knowing when to shift between these two mindsets is crucial, especially
The calculator is now built directly into the WSOP+ app The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has quietly rolled out a feature that many players never expected to see: an ICM calculator built directly into the WSOP+ app. The tool gives every player who reaches the money a real-time estimate of their stack’s value based
Lin received a ban in October after coaching a player during a competition Ren Lin has returned to World Series of Poker (WSOP) events just weeks after being suspended over collusion-related allegations tied to online play. The high-profile GGPoker ambassador was sidelined in October following an investigation into ghosting during a recent final table. The
True mastery in poker comes from separating emotion from expectations Many players struggle with the idea that card decks do not “care” who is sitting at the table. Cards are random, neutral, and independent of past outcomes. Skill does not influence which cards appear, only how those cards are used once they arrive. This disconnect
The new season will officially begin on January 1 The Major Series of Poker (MSPT): The Tour is set to ring in the new year with the launch of its 17th season at the Venetian Las Vegas. The opening stop will be part of the Venetian’s DeepStack Extravaganza, which runs from late December through mid-January
The long-time grinder took down the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event Sam Soverel capped off an incredible run at WSOP Paradise by winning the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2.6 million, earning his fourth career WSOP bracelet. The event stretched long into the early morning on Day 2, prompting organizers to add
Effective heads-up strategy revolves around recognizing how positional advantages shape each street Position plays a massive role in heads-up Texas Hold’em because every decision becomes magnified when only two players are competing for every pot. With blinds coming around quickly and ranges widening, acting last gives you a crucial informational edge. Seeing your opponent act
The casino in Henderson, NV, is helping bring poker back to the state Green Valley Ranch is set to welcome players back to a fully renovated poker room on December 18, marking the first major update to the space as part of the property’s $200 million makeover. The room will reopen at its original location
The vlog capitalizes on the grinder’s formidable run at the felt across 2025 Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is stepping into a new spotlight this winter, launching a vlog series as he prepares for another major run at the World Series of Poker Super Main Event. The move comes after one of the most dominant WSOP
Successful bluffing in freezeouts is about timing, table awareness, and stack-depth discipline Bluffing in freezeout tournaments requires a sharper, more disciplined approach because every chip lost is impossible to recover. Without rebuys, players tend to value survival more, which often shifts the table toward tighter decision-making. This dynamic creates selective opportunities to bluff, but only
Daniel Maor emerged as the winner, taking home $110,000 on the $3,300 buy-in event The PGT True Classic Rags to Riches event drew a deep and competitive field as several well-known pros joined rising talents at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The $3,300 buy-in tournament attracted 164 entries, creating a strong lineup that included
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