The $25,000 buy-in game delivered a first prize of $480,000 and another title for Rast Brian Rast added another major title to his résumé by winning the $25,000 10-Game Championship at the PokerGO Tour Mixed Games series. The Poker Hall of Famer topped a 64-entry field to earn $480,000 and the trophy, continuing a career
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Adjusting to Different Stack Sizes in the Big Blind
Adjusting to stack sizes helps reduce costly mistakes and allows you to defend more confidently Playing from the big blind can feel uncomfortable for beginners, especially because you are forced to put chips in before seeing your cards. The key to handling this spot well is understanding how stack sizes change your decisions. Your strategy
MSPT Returns to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Next Week
The tour will take place at the Potawatomi Casino from February 17 to 22 The Major Series of Poker is heading back to Milwaukee next week for another stop in its 17th season. The tour will take over Potawatomi Casino from February 17 to 22, marking the second Major event of the year and bringing
Nik Airball Believes He Can Beat Foxens in Hustler Casino Live Ring Game
The series regular thinks tournament players “all suck” Nik Airball is not backing down from a challenge against one of poker’s most accomplished couples. The outspoken cash game regular says he expects to profit against Alex and Kristen Foxen during their upcoming appearances on Hustler Casino Live. His comments have added extra buzz to an
Utilizing a Tight-Aggressive Strategy to Minimize Cold Deck Losses
A disciplined, tight-aggressive framework provides structure, helping you limit losses Cold decks are part of poker. Sometimes strong starting hands run into even stronger holdings, and chips disappear quickly. While no strategy can eliminate bad luck, a tight-aggressive approach can reduce the damage during those stretches. Playing tight means entering pots with solid starting hands.
APT Jeju Classic Main Event Sets New Attendance Record
The 10-day series boasted almost 100 events and attracted players from across the globe The APT Jeju Classic Main Event has set a new benchmark for live poker in South Korea. A total of 1,718 players entered the $1,595 buy-in tournament, marking the largest live field ever recorded in the country. The turnout surpassed the
Hellmuth Gifts PrizePicks CEO $100K Tourbillon Watch
Hellmuth is an investor in PrizePicks, which just sold part of the business for over $1.6 billion Phil Hellmuth is celebrating a major business win in a big way. The 17-time World Series of Poker champion recently gifted PrizePicks founder Adam Wexler a luxury Tourbillon watch valued at more than $100,000. Hellmuth shared a video
Reading Opponents’ Intentions in Satellite Tourney Bubble Play
Reading opponents means identifying who wants to ladder into a seat and who is willing to gamble Satellite tournaments create a unique kind of pressure, especially near the bubble. Unlike standard events, the goal is not to accumulate all the chips but simply to secure a seat. That shift changes how players think and how
MSPT Now at JACK Cleveland Casino for the Ohio Poker State Championship
The series began on February 10 and runs through February 16 The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is making its latest stop at JACK Cleveland Casino, where players are gathering for the Ohio Poker State Championship. The event runs from February 10 through February 16 and marks another key date in Season 17 of
Nick Schulman Takes PGT Mixed Games Event for His Eighth PGT Title
The win places him alongside other champions and keeps him at the center of the PGT Mixed Games spotlight Nick Schulman added another highlight to his career by winning PGT Mixed Games Series Event #4, a $10,200 8-Game tournament held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The victory earned Schulman $235,500 and marked his
Dealing with Tilt and Emotional Control in Short Deck Hold’em
Players who stay calm during swings gain an edge over those who let emotions dictate their decisions Short Deck Hold’em is a fast, volatile game that can test even experienced players’ emotional control. With fewer cards and more frequent big hands, swings happen quickly and often without warning. Managing tilt becomes just as important as
GGPoker Forced to Pay Record Amount After Missing Guarantee
The GGMasters 6th Anniversary missed its $10M guarantee by over $1 million GGPoker is paying a heavy price after one of its biggest online tournaments failed to meet its promised prize pool. The GGMasters 6th Anniversary event carried a $10 million guarantee, but entries fell well short, forcing the site to cover a massive shortfall











