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
This was the Italian’s first live tournament win, although he’s had success online Davide Iannaco captured his first live tournament victory this week by taking down the SiGMA Poker Tour Malta Main Event at Portomaso Casino. After a grueling 12-hour final day, the Italian player, now based in Malta, overcame a tough heads-up battle against
Tournament success often comes down to adjusting smoothly to each blind increase In tournament poker, one of the most critical adjustments players must make comes when the blinds start to rise. Unlike cash games, where stack sizes stay relatively steady, blinds in Texas Hold’em tournaments increase at set intervals, constantly putting pressure on players to
The Texas Supreme Court rejected the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) permit A Texas poker club has emerged victorious after a lengthy legal fight with the city of Dallas. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against the city’s attempt to revoke Texas Card House’s (TCH) operating permit, bringing an end to a three-year
The ban is bad news for the popular player and coach’s roughly 63,000 subscribers Professional poker player and coach Fernando “JNandez” Habegger has had his long-standing YouTube channel shut down after the platform issued a third strike against him. The removal ends more than a decade of content creation that focused primarily on Pot-Limit Omaha
Being deliberate and selective about when you show your cards can give you an edge In poker, every decision at the table sends a message, and how you handle mucked hands is no exception. Your table image—the way opponents perceive your playing style—directly influences how they respond to your bets, calls, and raises. Mucking might
The World Poker Tour will visit the casino from September 18 through October 1 The World Poker Tour (WPT) is returning to Australia this month, but this time the action shifts from the Gold Coast to Sydney. From September 18 through October 1, The Star Sydney casino will host the WPT festival, the first time
The former All-Pro cornerback and Dancing with the Stars alum also has poker skills The Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational VIII wrapped up in dramatic fashion with NFL veteran Josh Norman emerging as the champion. The former All-Pro cornerback, known for his years with the Carolina Panthers and a stint on Dancing with the Stars, walked
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