The upcoming series will include 18 Gold Card events The 16th season of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is coming to an end, with its final stop taking place at Running Aces Casino in Minnesota. The Winter Poker Classic, set for December 2–14, will feature 18 Gold Card events and serve as the last chance
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Alan Keating’s Attempt to Bluff Way to $1.3M Pot Goes Horribly Wrong
Sam Kiki wasn’t fooled and walked away with the hand Alan Keating, known for his fearless approach to high-stakes poker, found himself on the losing end of a $1.3 million hand during a special edition of High Stakes Poker on Sunday night. Playing at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Keating attempted an ambitious bluff
Adjusting Strategy for Flat Payouts vs. Top-Heavy Prizes
The best players learn to identify which environment they’re in and adjust seamlessly Tournament poker often requires players to adjust their strategy based on the payout structure, and understanding the difference between flat and top-heavy prizes is essential. A flat payout spreads winnings more evenly across finishing positions, rewarding consistency and survival. In contrast, a
Not Honoring Poker Tournament Guarantee Causes Issue With MGM
MGM claims a message about a guarantee with the event was erroneous Players at the RunGood Poker Series Grand Prix at MGM National Harbor in Maryland were left frustrated after discovering a key event’s guaranteed prize pool was not being honored. The $2,200 Purple Chip Bounty tournament had been listed online with a $40,000 guarantee,
Cherish Andrews Takes Down NAPT $10,000 Mystery Bounty
Andrews earned $111,300 from the main prize pool and an additional $220,000 in bounties Cherish Andrews has added another major win to her outstanding 2025 campaign, capturing the $10,300 Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour stop in Las Vegas. The tournament, held at Resorts World, drew 84 entrants and featured some
Exploitative Play in Short Deck Poker
Learning to exploit mistakes, misreads and psychological patterns gives you a decisive edge Short Deck Poker, also known as Six Plus Hold’em, changes many traditional poker dynamics by removing cards two through five from the deck. With fewer cards, hand values shift dramatically, and players must rethink which strategies generate the most profit. Exploitative play—adjusting
First Episode of Poker Docuseries No Limit Now on YouTube
The series follows some of the biggest names on the poker tournament circuit The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has launched its new docuseries No Limit on YouTube, giving fans a rare look at the personalities and stories behind the game’s biggest stars. The series focuses less on cards and strategy and more on the
Jordan Cristos Sentenced in Nevada Stalking Case
Cristos could spend up to 48 months behind bars for his recent attacks Professional poker player Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to between 14 and 48 months in prison by a Nevada judge after pleading guilty to attempted stalking using electronic communication. District Judge Monica Trujillo delivered the sentence, citing Cristos’ repeated pattern of harassment
How to Know When to Switch Up Your Strategy in Heads-up Play
Switching strategies is about staying one step ahead of your competition Heads-up poker is one of the purest tests of skill, forcing players to adapt quickly to a single opponent’s tendencies. Unlike fullring or six-max games, there’s no hiding—every hand matters, and every action reveals information. Knowing when to switch up your strategy in heads-up
Los Angeles High-Stakes Poker Game Leads to Mob-Related Threats
Federal investigators are targeting a career criminal with charges of extortion Federal investigators have filed a criminal complaint against 52-year-old Assaf Waknine, an Israeli national with a long criminal history, accusing him of threatening the host of a high-stakes poker game in Beverly Hills. Court documents allege that Waknine, who also goes by “Ace,” attempted
The Psychology of Mucking: When to Throw Away Your Hand
By selectively choosing when to show or hide a fold, players control the flow of information In poker, knowing when to fold is just as important as knowing when to bet. Mucking — the act of throwing your cards away — is more than a mechanical move; it’s a psychological decision that tests discipline and
Borgata Fall Poker Open Now Underway, With $3M in Prizes up for Grabs
The series began yesterday and will wrap up on November 17 The 2025 BetMGM Poker Borgata Fall Poker Open has officially begun in Atlantic City, offering players more than $3 million in guaranteed prize pools across two packed weeks of competition. Running from November 4 through November 17, the series brings together professionals, recreational players,











