Several long-time grinders helped carry the US segment in the big event American poker pros made a strong impact during the second week of the 2025 European Poker Tour Monte Carlo, taking control of the €25,000 (US$27,500) high roller events and bringing home big wins. Held at the Sporting Monte-Carlo Casino, these events attracted elite
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Mikita Badziakouski Has Now Earned Over $65 Million Playing Poker
The 33-year-old Belarusian added another big win at the EPT in Monte Carlo Mikita Badziakouski continues to climb the ranks of poker’s elite, now surpassing the $65 million mark in career tournament earnings. The 33-year-old Belarusian added nearly $900,000 to his bankroll with victory in the €50,000 (US$56,000) High Roller at a 2025 European Poker
How to Adjust Your Strategy Against Different Types of Opponents With Small Pocket Pairs
Small pocket pairs are never a guaranteed win, but can quietly build big pots with little risk Playing small pocket pairs—twos through sixes—can be a powerful part of your poker strategy, but how you use them should depend on the type of player sitting across from you. Against different opponents, these hands can either be
WPT Global Bans Player for Alleged Use of RTA
An Irish poker player and streamer was caught for allegedly cheating, but there’s more to the story WPT Global has taken swift action to remove a player from its platform after concerns were raised about the use of real-time assistance (RTA) during online play. The player, known online as AlanFPoker, was seen with an Excel
Sebastian Malec Almost Scores Victory at EPT Monte Carlo
The last big win for the Polish player was the WPT Main Event in Barcelona in 2016 Sebastian Malec is once again making headlines on the European Poker Tour, nearly grabbing a second major win at EPT Monte-Carlo. The Polish player, who first caught the poker world’s attention with a €1.1 million (US$1.1 million) victory
Effective Payoff Strategies With Made Hands in Pot-Limit Omaha
PLO rewards players who think ahead and don’t automatically stack off with strong but beatable hands Paying off opponents with made hands in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) can be a tricky balancing act. The game’s structure and four-hole-card format create bigger pots and more dynamic boards than Texas Hold’em, which means even strong hands can quickly
PokerStars Not Yet Interested in Pennsylvania Poker Market
The poker platform has confirmed it won’t participate in player pooling in Pennsylvania PokerStars has decided to hold off on merging its Pennsylvania poker platform with its existing interstate network, despite the state recently joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). While other operators have already expanded into the shared liquidity model, PokerStars is taking
Brad Gafford Ships MSPT Main Even at Sycuan Casino Resort
The California native now has over $1 million in live tournament winnings Brad Gafford added another major title to his growing poker résumé with a win at the MSPT Main Event held at Sycuan Casino Resort in Southern California. The San Diego native took home $87,963 after coming out on top of a 417-entry field
The Importance of Bankroll Management in Heads-up Texas Hold’em
Managing your bankroll well means you’ll be ready to keep playing and bounce back when your luck turns around Bankroll management is one of the most important factors in achieving long-term success in heads-up Texas Hold’em. Unlike full-ring or even six-max formats, heads-up poker is highly aggressive and fast-paced, which means swings in results can
WSOP Adds New Tournament Prohibitions Following Cell Phone Bans
Poker vloggers and content creators might be banned from filming events The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has introduced a new set of restrictions for this year’s tournaments, building on its recent decision to ban the use of cell phones at the tables during the final stages of play. These changes are now affecting how
John Juanda Picks up First APT Title in 15 Years
The Poker Hall of Famer took down the second event of the APT in Taipei John Juanda has returned to the spotlight in a big way, earning his first Asian Poker Tour (APT) title in 15 years. The Poker Hall of Famer won the Single Day High Roller at the 2025 APT Taipei festival, taking
Advanced Mucking Techniques in Texas Hold’em: Knowing When To Fold’em
The best players treat mucking as a way to keep their strategies under wraps Mucking in Texas Hold’em refers to discarding your cards without showing them, and while it may seem like a basic part of the game, advanced players know how to use it as a subtle tool. Knowing when and how to muck