Players should pick tables that suit their skill level before moving to more challenging tables Table selection plays a pivotal role in the success of a poker player engaged in cash games. The importance of choosing the right table cannot be overstated, as it directly influences a player’s ability to maximize profits and minimize losses.
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The Moneymaker Tour to host first event in 2024 in Houston
Texas Card House Houston is getting ready for a monumental poker series this January The Moneymaker Tour holds events at different locations around the US and has announced an exciting new partnership with Houston’s Texas Card House. The Tour aims to help players “have their own ordinary to extraordinary moments” and will hold its first
WSOP winner Joe Hachem makes unbelievable fold during the WPT Championship
Hachem folds K-K preflop, and his decision proves to be right on the money As the money bubble got closer on Day 2 of the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Joe Hachem got the poker world to react after making an incredible fold while at the featured table. Everyone watched as he
Exploring different Texas Hold’em tournament structures and game variations
Poker players should try different formats to determine if some suit them better In Texas Hold’em, tournament structures and game variations add an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the classic poker experience. From small home games to high-stakes competitions, players explore an array of formats that keep the game fresh and engaging. One
2024 WSOP schedule set, with the Main Event to be held in July
One of the biggest poker events of the year is already getting ready for another deep run The World Series of Poker (WSOP) just finished its WSOP Paradise festival in the Bahamas and has now turned its focus to Las Vegas with the announcement of the dates for the 2024 WSOP. The 55th edition of
Garrett Adelstein shows he’s still got it as he returns to the poker tables
The player is back from self-imposed exile and proves that he hasn’t lost his touch High-stakes cash game specialist Garrett Adelstein ended his self-imposed fifteen-month exile after the incident with Robbie Jade Lew in one of the most notorious poker hands in history, returning to the tables on Bally Poker Live. Adelstein sat down against
How to play big pairs and high cards in Pot-Limit Omaha
Side cards play a big role in the strength of hands in PLO Mastering the art of playing big pairs and high cards in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) requires a nuanced understanding of the game’s dynamics, as this Omaha variant differs significantly from its Texas Hold’em counterpart. PLO demands a more strategic approach due to the
The Global Poker Player of the Year races remain tight
Time’s running out for players to make their final push to the top of the leaderboards Only two weeks are left, but the poker world still wonders who will take home the 2023 Global Poker Index Player of the Year awards. Bin Weng hopes to remain on top for the overall Player of the Year,
Jason Koon falls to Masashi Oya in WSOP Paradise Ultra High Roller
Oya picks up $2.9 million and his first bracelet after beating the high-rolling regular Masashi Oya has won the $2.9 million top prize at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) $100,000 Ultra High Roller at Atlantis Bahamas after battling past eight established pros who played their best poker at the final table. With $24 million
Effective short-stack strategies in Texas Hold’em tournaments
Players have to take a different approach at the table when the stack dwindles In Texas Hold’em tournaments, effective short-stack strategies can be the key to survival and success when your chip count is dwindling. When faced with a short stack, it’s essential to make strategic decisions that maximize your chances of a comeback while
World Poker Tour Prime Event down to final six players
The remaining players will take home at least $290,000 each The $1,100 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime event at the WPT World Championship series is down to the final six players, who made it through a record-breaking 10,516 entrants to play for their cut of the $10,196,640 prize pool. These are the players that will
Lisa Costello takes down WPT Ladies Championship in Las Vegas
The long-time player rebounded from just five big blinds to win the tournament Las Vegas resident and retired poker pro Lisa Costello was the winner of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Ladies Championship that just ended at the Wynn, taking home $85,297 and the championship trophy. It was an improbable win after Costello found herself











