The American poker pro is returning to form following a long winning drought Jonathan Jaffe has captured his second Triton Super High Roller Series title, winning the $30,000 No-Limit Hold’em event in Jeju and collecting more than $1 million in prize money. The American pro, who had endured a long dry spell on the Triton
By considering position, opponents’ tendencies and table flow, you can develop a disciplined approach to mucking When it comes to poker, knowing when to fold—or muck your cards—can be just as valuable as knowing when to push hard with a strong hand. A solid muck strategy isn’t just about tossing away bad cards; it’s about
Despite the new PM’s attitude toward gambling, poker will reportedly be spared Thailand is moving ahead with recognizing poker as a sport, with the government reaffirming its position despite ongoing public debate. Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Interior Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that the policy remains in place and stressed that there will be
Watts argues that police had no right to raid his game and make arrests Gary Watts, a South Carolina poker player, is taking the state to court in a case that could reshape how private poker games are treated under local law. Watts argues that he and his friends were unfairly targeted when authorities raided
The best heads-up players thrive because they learn how to minimize the impact of bad luck In heads-up poker, the constant back-and-forth between luck and skill is more obvious than in almost any other poker format. With only two players at the table, every hand is contested, and there is no room to wait around
The poker platform is allegedly unable to schedule the upgrade at another time PokerStars has announced it will not be hosting its Fall Championship of Online Poker (COOP) in the US this year, ending a nine-year streak. The operator cited ongoing “platform upgrades” as the reason for the cancellation, signaling that technical changes and future
The win gave him another $117,000 to add to his growing bankroll Alex Montgomery has etched his name into the history of the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event after claiming victory at Dusk Till Dawn. The English player outlasted a huge field of 937 entries to secure the title, the trophy, and a
In Short Deck, understanding how patterns interact with the higher variance of the game is essential Short Deck, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, has grown popular in recent years thanks to its fast pace and big action. With fewer cards in the deck and a unique hand ranking system, betting patterns become even more
Lawmakers have rejected an attempt to add the bill to the Defense budget A push to roll back a controversial new gambling tax has stalled in Washington, leaving US poker players and other gamblers bracing for changes set to take effect in 2026. Unfortunately, the GOP-controlled Rules Committee did not accept the FAIR BET Act
Joshua Butler turned his competitive spirit into almost $50,000 after winning the event Joshua Butler is no stranger to competition, but his biggest win to date didn’t come from a fishing tournament. The Alabama native, best known as a professional bass fisherman, claimed the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix Tunica Main Event at Horseshoe
Understanding cold decks will help you prepare mentally and strategically for the long game Cold decks are an inevitable part of poker, and how they influence a player’s results varies significantly between multi-table tournaments (MTTs) and cash games. A cold deck refers to situations where strong hands are consistently beaten by even stronger ones, or
The lineup’s Main Event won’t include a guaranteed prize pool The World Poker Tour has unveiled the complete schedule for its upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, running December 2–22. This year’s festival features 78 events with buy-ins spanning from $600 up to $25,800, promising a wide range of action for players across
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