27-year-old Yuto Moriyasu is safe, although secrecy about his disappearance remains A Japanese poker player reported missing in Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker has been found safe, according to local authorities. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on Thursday that 27-year-old Yuto Moriyasu is alive and in good condition after concerns
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How Cold Decks Impact Opponents’ Playing Style in Texas Hold’em
Even when the cards aren’t falling your way, you can still influence the table dynamic Cold decks in Texas Hold’em—stretches where players consistently receive poor hands—can affect more than just the player experiencing the drought. While most focus on how cold runs damage a player’s momentum, it’s equally important to recognize how they shift opponents’
First Triton One Series Come to Jeju This September
The annual poker tournament series in South Korea is adding a new twist this year Triton Poker is launching a new tournament series aimed at mid-stakes players, with its debut “Triton One” event set to take place in Jeju, South Korea, this September. The series will run from September 2 to 8 at the Landing
Poker Player Types – Simple Version
In this installment of the ACR Pros Playbook, we’re taking a step back from solvers and deep theory to focus on a skill every poker player needs: opponent profiling. ACR Pro Drew Gonzalez breaks down the four player archetypes you’ll run into at nearly every table—and how to adjust your game for maximum edge. If
Search Underway for Japanese Poker Player Missing in Las Vegas
Yuto Moriyasu was last seen on July 2 at a Spring Valley AirBnB A search is underway for a missing Japanese poker player who vanished while visiting Las Vegas. Yuto Moriyasu, a 26-year-old poker assistant, was last seen on July 2 at a Spring Valley AirBnB where he was staying with his roommate, Nobuaki Sasaki.
Understanding and Utilizing Bet Sizing in Short Deck Hold’em
By mastering bet sizing, you can exploit the smaller deck and and maintain control over the size of the pot Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, is a variation of Texas Hold’em where the deck is reduced to 36 cards by removing the 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s. This unique twist on the
$60 Million Main Event Included in December’s WSOP Paradise Series
The series will be held from December 4 to December 18 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to return with an even bigger event this December as the third edition of WSOP Paradise takes place from December 4 to December 18 at Atlantis Paradise Island in
Hellmuth Crashes Out at in the WSOP Main Event After Bad Beat
The Poker Brat lost a winning hand and his entire stack on the river and was forced out Phil Hellmuth’s run at the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event came to a sudden end on Day 3 after a brutal river card sealed his fate. The 17-time bracelet winner, known as much for his
Building a Strategy for Rebuy and Add-on Stages in PLO
Rebuy events are a great opportunity to build a stack, but success comes from adapting your aggression In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments that offer rebuys and add-ons, building a sound strategy early can make a significant difference in your tournament success. Unlike freezeouts, where every chip lost is final, rebuy formats give you more flexibility
BetMGM Poker Championship Player Overcomes Incredible Odds To Take the Victory
Nguyen Le took down the event after fighting back with just one chip in his stack Nguyen Le delivered one of the most memorable performances in recent tournament history by taking down the 2025 BetMGM Poker Championship at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Le earned $777,777 for the win after surviving a near-elimination
Jesse Lonis Bets on Himself to Win WSOP Main Event
The current GPI Player of the Year is optimistic he’ll be able to take down the event Jesse Lonis, the reigning GPI Player of the Year and current frontrunner for 2025, has placed an audacious bet on himself to win the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Lonis agreed to a $2,000 wager at
Mucking in Live Poker Tournaments: Strategies and Considerations
Mastering the art of mucking is about knowing when to let go and protect your chips Mucking in live poker tournaments is an essential concept that often goes overlooked, yet it plays a pivotal role in strategic decision-making. The term “mucking” refers to folding your cards face-down when deciding not to continue with a hand.