The tournament easily surpassed its guarantee and paid out over $4 million in prize money The 2025 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event in Taipei made history with a record-breaking turnout, drawing 2,547 entries—the largest field ever for an APT championship. Held at the Red Space venue in Taiwan’s capital, the tournament featured a TWD55,000
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Admitted Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced Out of Major Tournament in Florida
The once-formidable poker player is becoming poker’s persona non-grata Ali Imsirovic, a once-prominent figure in the poker world now known for his controversial past, was removed from a tournament in Florida on Thursday evening. He had been participating in the $1,200 buy-in RunGood Poker Series main event at bestbet Jacksonville, where he held the chip
How to Trick Your Opponents With Sneaky Small Pocket Pair Plays in Texas Hold’em
With a little patience, position, and imagination, pocket pairs can be potent weapons Small pocket pairs may be tricky to play in Texas Hold’em, but used intelligently, they offer great chances to defeat your opponents. These hands, typically between twos and sixes, are not flashy but can offer good value if the right playing strategy
Poker League of Legends Founder Releases New Poker Book
Lena Evans’ latest project blends poker with brain science, focusing on how the game enhances decision-making Lena Evans, the founder of Poker League of Nations and a two-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has released a new book titled The Poker Powered Brain: Play the Game. Train Your Brain. This latest project brings together some of
Vincent Moscati Adds 10th WSOPC Gold Ring to His Collection
The win added another $111,000 to the long-time New York player’s bank Vincent Moscati added another career milestone victory to his poker resume by taking the main event at the WSOP Circuit Tunica, Mississippi stop. The New York native earned $111,454 and claimed his 10th career WSOPC gold ring, a distinction earned by only 20
Playing With Minimal Risk in Texas Hold’em Heads-up Situations
Success in heads-up Texas Hold’em is about decisions that give you the most opportunity to capitalize Playing with less risk in Texas Hold’em in heads-up games requires the delicate balance of being aggressive and cautious. Since there are only two players at the table, hand values shift, and strategies that work in full-ring games do
PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open Dominated by One Player
Ray Qartomy tabled in three of four events, picking up two titles along the way The PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open recently wrapped up at Champions Club Texas in Houston, and one name stood out across the entire series: Ray Qartomy. The Houston-based player dominated the $5,000 high-roller events, finishing at the final table in
Solve For Why Founder Matt Berkey’s Only Friends Podcast Shutters After Last Episode
The podcast has reached its end after a three-year run After a consistent three-year run, the podcast Only Friends—created by Matt Berkey and the Solve For Why team—has officially signed off. The show, which streamed nearly every day since its debut in March 2022, ended with its 719th episode, closing the curtain on a format
Bluffing vs Knowing When To Let Go in Texas Hold’em
Sometimes, the strongest move you can make is knowing when to let go Bluffing is a key part of Texas Hold’em strategy, but knowing when to back off can be just as important. Some players get too caught up in trying to outplay their opponents with bold moves, while others struggle with folding hands they’re
Pennsylvania’s Inclusion in the MSIGA To Fuel More Action in Upcoming WSOP Online
The state’s addition to the MSIGA is going to boost WSOP Online participation Pennsylvania’s joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) recently is already causing ripples in online poker. With the Keystone State on board officially, as part of the collective liquidity network, WSOP Online becomes the first operator to link up players from four
Texas Poker Player Found Guilty of Fraud
Anthony Hutchinson faces 21 counts of fraud and bribery Anthony Hutchison, a former NFL player and familiar face at high-stakes poker games in Houston, has been found guilty on all 21 counts related to fraud and bribery. A jury in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas delivered the verdict after a
Bankroll Management for Short Deck Hold’em Players
Create a system that gives you the best chance to capitalize on profitable opportunities Short Deck Hold’em is an exciting variation of traditional Texas Hold’em that uses a 36-card deck, removing all the cards ranked two through five. This change significantly alters the dynamics of the game, leading to bigger pots and more frequent action.