In heads-up play, those who understand how their table image influences action have an edge In heads-up poker, where only two players face off, the table image plays a significant role in shaping the game’s flow. Unlike full-ring or six-max formats, heads-up action involves far more hands and decisions, making perception even more critical. Your
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland will host the series, with over $1 million in prize money available The Maryland State Poker Championship is set to return to Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland this August, offering players nearly two weeks of high-stakes competition in one of the East Coast’s top poker venues. Scheduled from August 27
A deep run in the MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship gave Long a boost in the race Jake Long has moved into the top spot in the Season 16 MSPT Player of the Year (POY) race following a deep run in the MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship. Long’s second-place finish earned him $94,499 and 1,600
A good muck strategy means knowing when to stay silent and when it’s okay to speak with your cards In multi-table poker tournaments (MTTs), having a solid muck strategy is more important than many players realize. Mucking refers to discarding your cards without revealing them after folding or winning a hand without a showdown. It
Seidel, Foxen, Robl and Konnikova are just a few names already on the list The National Heads-Up Poker Championship is making its long-awaited return, and the lineup of confirmed players is already creating excitement across the poker world. PokerGO and PokerStars have teamed up to bring back the fan-favorite series with a $25,000 buy-in, single-elimination
The Texas native picked up $240,000 from the $1,700 buy-in event Alex Cruz from Midland, TX, secured his first-ever World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after a thrilling win at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. The $1,700 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em main event drew 968 players and generated a prize pool of $1.3
By not playing too many hands and chasing unnecessary draws, you can establish a strong base for a deep run In the early rounds of a poker tournament, many players make mistakes due to excitement, inexperience, or an incorrect approach to strategy. Avoiding these common errors can help you build a solid foundation as the
The former player allegedly hosted the games in a mansion in Los Angeles Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA All-Star, was arrested yesterday following a federal indictment accusing him of operating illegal poker games out of a mansion in Los Angeles. The indictment, unsealed by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California,
Karlsen led the final table from start to finish, never giving up control of the game Norway’s Drea Karlsen has captured her first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after a commanding performance in the €350 (US$450) NLH Queens event at Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn. Karlsen walked away with €6,480 (US$7,452) and a
Effective aggression isn’t about bluffing every hand; it’s about applying pressure at the right moment Using aggression effectively with weak hands in Texas Hold’em is a skill that separates experienced players from those who only play their cards at face value. Aggression doesn’t mean recklessly pushing chips in with nothing—it means applying pressure at the
Gaming attorney Jeff Ifrah suggests the province is “actively seeking” a solution Ontario could be getting closer to opening its online poker tables to players outside the province, including those in the United States. Although the province’s market is currently restricted to residents within Ontario, legal efforts are underway to expand its reach, and according
This was Estes’ seventh final table appearance on the MSPT and pushed his total earnings past $430,000 Mike Estes clinched the 2025 MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship title at Riverside Casino, securing a career-best $153,551 payday and adding a coveted MSPT trophy to his name. The $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event drew 815 entries, pushing
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