The Mississippi local continues to put up strong results at the felt Cody Stanford added another impressive victory to his poker career by taking down the RGPS Tunica Main Event at his home casino, Horseshoe Tunica. The RunGood Poker Series ambassador secured his sixth RGPS ring after a long day of competition, earning $53,988 in
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The Role of Blockers in Short Deck Hold’em Decision-Making
Short Deck Hold’em’s unique structure amplifies the strategic importance of blockers Blockers play a critical role in decision-making in Short Deck Hold’em, a poker variant that uses a 36-card deck by removing twos through fives. The adjusted deck changes hand probabilities, making blockers even more valuable in reading opponents and determining the strength of a
The Race to the Top of the WSOPC Ring Leaderboard Is Hot Once Again
Daniel Lowery has added two rings to move into a tie with Maurice Hawkins The battle for the top spot in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring leaderboard is heating up, with several players making significant moves in recent weeks. Daniel Lowery is the latest to shake up the rankings after winning two
Strong PokerGO Run Puts Nick Schulman in the GPI POY Race Lead
The five-time WSOP bracelet winner is on another strong run this year Nick Schulman has taken an early lead in the Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year race after a strong start to 2025. The five-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and well-known poker commentator has put together an impressive string
Adapting Heads-up Texas Hold’em Strategies in Real-Time
Constant adaptation is what separates strong heads-up players from the rest Playing heads-up Texas Hold’em requires quick thinking and the ability to adjust strategies in real time. Unlike full-ring or six-max games, heads-up play is dynamic, with each hand offering new opportunities to exploit an opponent’s tendencies. Adapting effectively can mean the difference between winning
ClubWPT Adds First Ambassador After 17 Years
An ER doctor and poker player from Bedford, Massachusetts, has made history For the first time in its 17-year history, ClubWPT has named an official brand ambassador. The online poker platform, known for offering members a chance to compete for real prizes through a subscription model, has selected Josh Guindon, an ER doctor from Bedford,
Rampage Admits Defeat as Year-Long $1M Challenge Comes to a Close
Rampage fell short of his goal of earning $1 million in a year playing poker Ethan “Rampage” Yau recently wrapped up his ambitious $1 million poker bankroll challenge, calling the experience a “complete failure” in a candid video shared with his 327,000 YouTube subscribers. The popular poker vlogger set out a year ago to turn
Finding the Right Playing Balance With Small Pocket Pairs in Texas Hold’em
Balancing aggression and passivity is key to maximizing the value of small pocket pairs Playing small pocket pairs in Texas Hold’em requires a careful balance between aggression and caution. While these hands have the potential to turn into strong holdings when they hit a set, they can also be challenging to play profitably, especially against
Charity Series of Poker Heads to Seminole Hard Rock Next Month
A special event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held at the venue on April 3 The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) is set to return next month with a special event in Hollywood, Florida. The Larry Frank Memorial Charity Event will take place on April 3 at Seminole Hard Rock, bringing together poker enthusiasts
Poker Players Call Out Vegas Casinos Over Poker Cheating
Several players have reported uncovering cheating during live poker events Poker players are raising concerns about cheating in Las Vegas tournaments, with professional player Mike Holtz leading the charge. Holtz, a two-time WSOP Online Player of the Year, took to social media with a nearly 10-minute video detailing his frustrations after playing in the $800
Tips and Tricks for Playing From the Blinds in PLO Tournaments
By focusing on strong, coordinated hands, playing from the blinds can become a profitable aspect of your game Playing from the blinds in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournaments can be challenging, as defending these positions often leads to tricky post-flop decisions. Since PLO is a game of strong drawing hands and big pots, blind play requires
Sergio Martinez Gonzalez Takes Down Largest PLO Tournament Pot Ever
The Spanish player has made history and brought new excitement to the Triton series Sergio Martinez Gonzalez has marked his name in poker history by claiming the largest prize ever awarded in a Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) tournament. His victory at the $100,000 PLO event during the 2025 Triton Poker Jeju festival secured him a massive