The best heads-up players thrive by blending data-driven logic online and human intuition Heads-up poker demands adaptability, and the strategies that work online often differ from those used in live games. While both formats require aggression, observation, and precise decision-making, the pace, player tendencies, and available information create two distinct experiences. Adjusting to these factors
Two players scored a Broadway straight, but only one would win the hand A wild hand during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Malta turned heads when one player’s Ace-Queen suited ran straight into the same hand, only to lose to poker’s rarest possible outcome. The hand took place on Day 3 of the €1,650 (US$1,920)
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League has benched and fined the players Three pitchers from Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) have been suspended for participating in online gambling, including poker. The players — Guo Yu-yan, Chen Guan-hao, and Wu Yu-cheng of the TSG Hawks — were found to have played online Texas Hold’em, prompting swift
Long-term strategy in PLO tournaments is about embracing variance, managing risk, and trusting the math Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments are some of the most unpredictable in poker, where even the best players can experience massive swings. Because of this volatility, a long-term strategy often outweighs short-term gain. Players who focus solely on quick results usually
The Main Event has seen a drop in attendance every year for the past three years Participation numbers for the 2025 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) have continued to slide, raising questions about whether the event’s long stay in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, may finally come to an end. The €10,350 (US$12,110) Main Event attracted
The host of the Snack Attack Podcast is on his way to the big game Clyde “Snack Attack” Gaskins, one of the most recognized poker dealers in Las Vegas, is heading from the box to the felt after winning a seat in the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas Main Event. The Aria
Successful players know when folding shows strength and when it signals weakness Mucking — the act of folding your hand without showing it — plays a different strategic role depending on the number of players at the table. In a full-ring game, with nine or ten players, mucking tends to happen more frequently because stronger
There’s talk the poker tournament series could give up on King’s Casino Rumors are circulating that the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) could be leaving Rozvadov, Czech Republic, after 2025. The long-running partnership between the WSOP and King’s Casino may be nearing its end, with several professional players hinting that next year’s series could
Daniel Negreanu believes YouTube doesn’t want poker represented on the platform Daniel Negreanu, better known as “Kid Poker,” has taken to social media to voice frustration with YouTube’s latest approach to poker content. According to him, the platform is unfairly targeting creators with vague policies and inconsistent enforcement that directly impact viewership. He pointed to
Use psychology and timing instead of card strength to remain competitive Cold stretches are part of every poker player’s journey, but how you handle them often separates those who survive from those who thrive. When the cards run dry, your focus should shift from waiting for premiums to reading opponents’ mindsets. This is where patience
Two players shared the final spotlight, but not the final prize The Poker Masters tournament series wrapped up in dramatic fashion at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, with Brandon Wilson and David Coleman sharing the spotlight. Wilson captured the finale, a $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em event, for $464,000 after a heads-up chop, while Coleman’s strong
The two-time WSOP bracelet winner added another $301,000 to his tournament cashes Justin Saliba came out on top at the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Masters event No. 9, overcoming a final table stacked with elite players. The tournament, which attracted 67 entries, generated a $1,005,000 prize pool. For his victory, Saliba earned $301,000 and added
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