Aram Zobian secured a major victory in the series following several final table appearances The high-stakes poker arena recently witnessed a new display of skill and consistency as Aram Zobian claimed the title in Event 9 of the US Poker Open. After navigating a competitive field of 61 entrants in the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament,
Target seat equity by applying pressure late when marginal stacks avoid elimination Satellite tournaments differ from standard events because payouts are flat. Once the remaining field equals the number of seats, all surviving players receive the same prize. Chip accumulation past a qualifying threshold has no added value, while elimination risk carries maximum cost. This
The Nevada legislator remains optimistic about restoring full tax deductions for gambling losses this year Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada is championing a legislative push to protect professional gamblers and poker players from new tax burdens introduced under recent federal law. Her proposed legislation, known as the FAIR BET Act, seeks to reinstate the full
Ronnie Day secured a major victory at The Reserve Club’s five-year anniversary event in Toledo The Reserve Club in Toledo recently concluded its milestone fifth-anniversary tournament, transforming a local celebration into a significant regional poker event. The competition attracted a massive field of participants, ultimately seeing local veteran Ronnie Day emerge as the champion. With
Balancing bluff frequency with board texture awareness when opening from the hijack can produce more wins The hijack is a leverage position, not a freedom position. You’re still opening into three players with position on you, which compresses your margin for error. That matters immediately on the flop. Your continuation betting range must reflect both
Arash Asadabadi followed his instincts and took home $73,000 as a result Arash Asadabadi secured his first RunGood Poker Series ring and a $73,037 payday after a dominant performance at the Passport Maryland Main Event. The payout could have been much lower if he had agreed to a chop as the final heads-up battle was
Brock Wilson secured his second victory by defeating Nick Schulman, further cementing his commanding lead Brock Wilson continued his standout 2026 PokerGO Tour campaign by securing another Golden Eagle trophy during the current US Poker Open series. Playing inside the PokerGO Studio at the ARIA Resort and Casino, Wilson worked through a strong field of
Mastering isolation raises and over-limps helps you control pots, exploit opponent tendencies and maximize value Heads-up poker is a completely different animal compared to full-ring or even short-handed play. Ranges widen, aggression increases, and small strategic adjustments can swing results quickly. Two key tools in this format are isolation raises and over-limping, both of which
Two high-stakes poker power couples have dominated the series, capturing five out of seven titles The 2026 US Poker Open (USPO) at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas has become a family affair, as two of poker’s most prominent couples—Alex and Kristen Foxen alongside Brock Wilson and Cherish Andrews—have combined to win five of the
Aram Oganyan showed off his poker skills against several tournament regulars A long-time recreational player has claimed victory in a PokerGO Tour event, with businessman Aram Oganyan taking down the title against a field that included established professionals. Oganyan secured the win after navigating a competitive final table, adding a notable result to his resume
Early-position discipline prevents equity dilution and limits difficult postflop decisions without positional advantage Under the gun (UTG) is the least forgiving seat in Texas Hold’em. Acting first preflop and out of position postflop forces tighter construction and clearer intent, and learning how to manage the differences will improve your game significantly. Multi-way pots from UTG
The Main Event begins with early chip leaders emerging as the field builds The 2026 Roughrider South Dakota State Poker Championship Main Event is now in progress, with early chip counts beginning to take shape. The tournament is part of the Roughrider Poker Tour schedule and is drawing a mix of regional regulars and traveling
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