1,229 players created a prize pool of $3,932,800 that beat the $3M guarantee The 2026 World Poker Tour (WPT) season opened in Florida with the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The $3,500 Championship drew a huge turnout, with 1,229 players creating a prize pool of $3,932,800
Identifying who over-bluffs, who calls too wide, and who adjusts poorly allows you to exploit edges Playing Short Deck Poker at high stakes demands sharper adjustments than the standard game. With fewer cards in the deck, hand values shift and variance increases. Players must be prepared for faster swings, thinner edges, and opponents who are
The initial leg of the series begins January 26 with the PGT Kickoff at the PokerGO Studio The PokerGO Tour has shared the opening stretch of its 2026 schedule, setting the stage for a busy start to the new season in Las Vegas. The early calendar features several familiar stops and formats, with high buy-ins
Daniel Kwon was arrested in Toronto and faces numerous sexual assault charges A regular face from streamed high-stakes poker has been charged in a serious criminal case in Canada. Daniel Kwon, a poker player known to viewers of Hustler Casino Live, was arrested in Toronto and now faces multiple charges tied to an alleged sexual
Adjust aggression and read table behavior to set yourself up for deeper runs and stronger finishes The end of the rebuy period marks a clear shift in tournament poker. Chips gain real value, mistakes become harder to recover from, and player behavior often changes quickly. Recognizing this transition is essential for staying competitive as the
The upcoming series will be the first time the MSPT has visited the casino The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is set to break new ground with its first-ever stop at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort. Season 17 continues later this month with a full slate of events scheduled from January 24 through February 1.
Gary Cordeiro has been finding his own success at the poker tables lately Poker content creator and PokerStars ambassador Marle Spragg had a special reason to celebrate this week, and it had nothing to do with her own results. Her father, Gary Cordeiro, scored a tournament win in Las Vegas, showing that poker skill clearly
Handling all-in situations with weak hands requires patience, observation, and self-control For poker beginners, all-in decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when holding a weak hand. These moments often define a session, making risk assessment a vital skill to develop early. Acting without a plan can quickly drain a stack. Understanding hand strength is the first
High-stakes pro Martin Zamani provided video proof of the massive operation A large-scale online poker bot operation has come into the spotlight after a video circulated on social media showing automated play on Ignition and Bovada tables. The footage sparked concern among players who have long questioned the integrity of unregulated poker platforms. Massive bot
A $64 buy-in resulted in a prize of over $58,000 and Akerreta’s first live poker tournament title Spain’s Gorka Akerreta delivered one of the feel-good stories of the year after turning a low-cost online satellite into a career-defining live win in Madrid. The Pamplona native outlasted a 360-entry field to claim the €888 (US$1,032) 888poker
In heads-up formats, every decision is magnified, and position influences nearly all of them Positional awareness is one of the most important concepts in heads-up play, where every hand is contested and small edges matter more. With only two players, the button acts first before the flop and last on every postflop street, creating a
With champions from across the globe, the Rozvadov stop once again proved why it’s a key WSOPC destination The 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at King’s Resort wrapped up in Rozvadov, Czechia, with a Main Event that highlighted the truly global reach of the tour. Players from across Europe and beyond packed
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