Veldhuis has been a major figure in poker since the mid-2000s, building a huge following in the process Lex Veldhuis is back in front of the camera and back at the virtual tables. The popular poker streamer confirmed his return to Twitch this week while also announcing the end of his long-running partnership with PokerStars.
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Reading Your Opponent: Tells and Behavioral Patterns in Heads-up Play
By staying focused and adjusting based on what you see, you turn small behavioral clues into real edges Heads-up poker strips the game down to its core. With only two players involved, every move carries more weight, and small details become easier to spot. Reading your opponent is no longer a bonus skill, but a
Roughrider Poker Tour Casino State Championship Sets New Record
A WSOP Main Event package may have helped push the attendance level to a new high The Roughrider Poker Tour Casino State Championship made history this weekend by drawing the largest poker field ever seen in North Dakota. A total of 1,655 entries packed the Spirit Lake Casino & Resort for the $250 buy-in event,
Daughter of Last Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller Shows Poker’s in the Blood
Katherine Kolberg is keeping the family poker legacy alive Poker talent clearly runs in the family for Katherine Kolberg, who picked up a title during the 2025 DeepStack Extravaganza IV at The Venetian Las Vegas. Kolberg, the daughter of Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller, added another accomplishment to her long résumé during the month-long
Exploiting Opponents’ Mistakes Near the Bubble in Satellites
Players who adjust their strategy to punish fear and desperation can turn others’ mistakes into a final seat Satellite tournaments create unique pressure near the bubble, where a few eliminations separate winners from nothing. Unlike standard events, all remaining seats carry equal value, making player behavior more predictable. This stage offers clear chances to take
MSPT Kicks off New Season With $500K GTD New Year’s Poker Open
This will be the 17th season for the series, with The Venetian set to be a host this month The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to launch its 17th season with a return to Las Vegas. Action begins this weekend at The Venetian Las Vegas with the $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open,
Bryn Kenney Becomes First Poker Player to Reach $80M in Cashes
With another full year ahead, poker’s money list could see changes, but Kenney has set the bar high Bryn Kenney has reached a milestone no one else in the game has touched, becoming the first poker player to cross $80 million in live tournament cashes. The record was secured with a modest payout at the
Navigating Pre-Flop All-Ins in Short Deck Hold’em
Pre-flop all-ins are powerful tools, not automatic solutions Short Deck Hold’em creates pre-flop situations that feel extreme compared to traditional poker. With a reduced deck and higher hand values, all-ins happen more often and with thinner margins. Understanding when to commit before the flop is essential for long-term success. Hand strength shifts dramatically in Short
January PGT Championship to Award $1M in Freeroll Money
The event will run January 12 and 13 inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas The PokerGO Tour is set to wrap up its 2025 season with one of its most anticipated events. In mid-January, the tour will host the PGT Championship, a freeroll tournament featuring $1 million in prize money reserved for the season’s
Paul Tedeschi Takes Down €1,100 PokerStars Open Cannes Main Event
The win marked his seventh PokerStars trophy and sent him into the holidays with a well-earned celebration Paul François Tedeschi added another highlight to his career by winning the €1,100 (US$1,298) PokerStars Open Cannes Main Event yesterday. The victory came at the Palais des Festivals, a venue closely tied to his early poker success more
Adjusting Your Heads-up Strategy Based on Opponent Types
Adjusting Your Heads-up Strategy Based on Opponent Types Heads-up poker strips the game down to its core, forcing constant decisions and frequent confrontations. With only two players, adapting to your opponent becomes more important than following any fixed strategy. Success often depends on recognizing patterns and making timely adjustments. Against tight opponents, patience and pressure
Ontario’s Poker Sharing Plans Face Obstacles from Gambling Operators
Several provinces promise to stand in the way of online poker expansion Plans to reconnect Ontario’s online poker market with international player pools have hit a new roadblock. Several Canadian gambling operators are pushing back against the idea, slowing the momentum that briefly built after a favorable court ruling earlier this year. Three provincial lottery











