The WSOP bracelet leader could take a break for the first time since 1988 Phil Hellmuth has announced that he will not participate in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, ending a streak that began in 1988. The 1989 Main Event champion cited the tournament’s demanding schedule as his primary reason for
Since equities run closer in Short Deck, choosing the right hands to raise and fold will keep you ahead of the competition Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, is a variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that uses a smaller deck by removing the twos, threes, fours, and fives. This change alters hand rankings
The billionaire investor wants to rewrite how poker tournaments are played Chamath Palihapitiya is considering launching a high-stakes poker tournament series with a strict set of rules that would set it apart from existing events. The billionaire investor and poker enthusiast recently shared his idea on social media, sparking debate within the poker community. My
Imsirovic’s antics continue to follow him as he tries to get back to the tables Ali Imsirovic, once a dominant force in high-stakes poker, found himself removed from a major tournament in Texas over the weekend. The Bosnian-American player, who previously admitted to online cheating, attempted to compete in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker
By incorporating ICM theory, you can position yourself for a deeper run in the tournament In tournament Texas Hold’em poker, understanding the Independent Chip Model (ICM) can be the difference between making a profitable decision and busting out before the money. This concept becomes especially critical during bubble play, where one wrong move can cost
There will be an additional bracelet event this year, taking the number to 100 The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has officially unveiled the complete schedule for its 2025 edition, marking the biggest lineup in the event’s history. Set to take place from May 27 to July 16 at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas
The actor and charity poker organizer passed away on Valentine’s Day The actor best known for his role as “Rafterman” in Full Metal Jacket, Kevyn Major Howard, has passed away at the age of 69. He died on February 14 in Las Vegas after battling a respiratory illness for several weeks. His death was confirmed
By recognizing the right moments to apply pressure, you can make your small pocket pairs more profitable Leveraging fold equity when playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em is an important strategy that can help maximize profits and minimize risk. Small pairs, typically ranging from pocket twos to pocket sixes, have solid preflop strength but
The $1,600 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event awarded over $1 million in prize money The 2025 Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event wrapped up with intense action and a dramatic finish. The $1,600 buy-in No-Limit Holdem tournament, which carried a $1 million guarantee, attracted 588 entries. Although the turnout resulted in an overlay of over
Cernuto had been a regular fixture in the poker ecosystem for decades The poker community is mourning the loss of “Miami” John Cernuto, who passed away on Monday in Las Vegas at the age of 81. His death came shortly after entering hospice care due to colon cancer. Known for his longevity and skill in
Joey Weissman and Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek faced off, just as they did in Event 1 Joey Weissman and Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek found themselves in a familiar spot at the PokerGO Cup, facing off in the final showdown for the second consecutive event. The back-to-back heads-up battle made PokerGO Tour history, marking the first
Professional poker player Charlie Carrel believes Johnston has run off with his money British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston is facing serious accusations after professional poker player Charlie Carrel publicly claimed that Johnston owes him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to expose the situation, stating that the debt stems from an unregulated online
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