The win marked the first major poker title for the California native Joseph Spanne captured the biggest win of his poker career after taking down the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The California-born player topped a field of 694 entries and earned $397,319 for the victory. The win also pushed his lifetime
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Building a Balanced Limp/Iso Strategy in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
A well-built limp and isolation strategy creates flexibility and unpredictability Heads-up Texas Hold’em creates a very different environment compared to full-ring or six-max games. With only two players involved, the blinds come around quickly and hand values shift dramatically. Players must widen their ranges and adapt to constant pressure. One important element of this adjustment
YouTube Ban on Vlogger Shows It Still Doesn’t Know Its Own Rules
Poker creator Ben Spragg had his channel blocked despite showing legal content A recent incident involving a well-known poker streamer has renewed criticism of how YouTube enforces its own content rules. Poker creator Ben Spragg saw his livestream abruptly removed from the platform while broadcasting online poker tournaments. The stream had been running normally before
New Poker Player Finds Big Success in the 2026 PokerGO Cup
Utah native Kent Stephens proves himself with PokerGO Cup Showcase win A new face made a strong first impression at the 2026 PokerGO Cup inside PokerGO Studio. Kent Stephens, a player from Utah with limited prior results, captured Event #1, the $3,000 PokerGO Cup Showcase, for $130,000. The score marked his first major title and
How Cold Decks Work in Variants of Poker
Consistent play across variants smooths out the swings and keeps your bankroll stable Every poker player eventually runs into what feels like a cold deck. The term describes a stretch of hands where strong starting cards rarely appear, and premium holdings get cracked. While it can feel personal, a cold deck is usually just normal
Flutter To Migrate PokerStars onto FanDuel in Certain States
The new platform will be PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel and will offer greater player liquidity Flutter Entertainment plans to move PokerStars onto the FanDuel platform in several regulated markets. The new service will operate under the name “PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel.” Industry discussion about the shift picked up in mid-2025, and a combined poker client
Brandon Wilson Makes Deep Runs in EPT Paris Series
With multiple high rollers and side events producing big fields, EPT Paris proved to be a key stop on the calendar The 2026 European Poker Tour Paris wrapped up at the Palais des Congrès with plenty of storylines beyond the main event. While Jorge Abreu claimed the biggest title of the series, several high rollers
Leveraging Table Image in Short Deck Hold’em
Understand how others view you and adjust accordingly to turn perception into profit Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, moves at a faster pace than traditional No-Limit Hold’em. With the deuces through fives removed, hand values shift and equities run closer. In this high-variance format, the table image becomes even more powerful. The
Vegas Mixed Game Festival Canceled Due to Middle East Fighting
Festival founder and poker player Robbie Strazynski cites travel restrictions as the reason The Vegas Mixed Game Festival XIII has been called off after its organizer was unable to leave Israel due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The series had been scheduled to run March 8-12 and March 15-19 at Resorts World
Poker Player and Vlogger ‘Rampage’ Buys Rare Pokemon Card for $340K
The card is graded PSA 10 Gem Mint by Professional Sports Authenticator Ethan Yau, better known to fans as “Rampage,” has added a major collectible to his portfolio. The poker pro and YouTube vlogger announced on X that he purchased a rare Pokémon card for $340,000. The buy ranks among the highest publicly reported prices
Identifying and Exploiting Tight Players in Freezeouts
Freezeouts reward players who read opponents accurately and apply pressure with precision Freezeout tournaments reward patience and discipline, but they also create clear player tendencies. Tight players are common in these formats because there are no rebuys and every chip matters. Many competitors wait for premium hands and avoid marginal spots. Recognizing this mindset early
WSOP Winner Ryan Riess Bowls Perfect Score to Win Prop Bet
The win follows a prop bet between Riess and Jess Lonis Ryan Riess added another highlight to his competitive résumé this week, though it didn’t come at a poker table. The former World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion rolled a perfect 300 game in league play, cashing in on a $5,000 prop bet











