Tournament players won’t be able to use cell phones after an event falls to three tables The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is introducing stricter rules on the use of personal devices during its bracelet events, aiming to eliminate the chance of outside assistance during critical tournament moments. Starting this year, players will no longer
The 73-year-old was a long-time Vegas poker grinder John Strzemp, a respected figure in both the poker world and the Las Vegas casino industry, passed away last month at the age of 73. Known to many for his deep run in the 1997 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Strzemp nearly claimed the championship
Don’t just play your cards—watch how others are playing theirs Understanding how to spot and exploit weaknesses in your opponents is a key part of becoming a winning Texas Hold’em player. Every player has habits or patterns, and identifying them can give you a major edge at the table. One common weakness is predictability. Some
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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