Use key tips to keep aggressive players from getting the best of you One common challenge that players often face when playing Pot-Limit Hold’em is dealing with aggressive opponents. These tend to play a wide range of hands, frequently make large bets and put pressure on their opponents. However, by employing some key strategies, you can effectively counter their aggression and exploit
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Mid-States Poker Tour at FireKeepers Casino ends with four winners
$2.6 million was up for grabs in the $1,110 No-Limit Hold’em event A Michigan player is celebrating his win at the Mid-States Poker Tour’s four-day event held at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek. After agreeing to a deal with the other three remaining finalists, Kevin Oswald of Croswell took the championship at the $1,110 No-Limit Hold’em tournament that ran from May 16
A documentary on Mike Matusow lands this month
The film will receive a special screening at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas One of the most intriguing characters at the poker tables over the last three decades will soon be featured on the big screen. The documentary “Matusow” premieres on May 26 for a special screening at South Point Casino in Las Vegas.
Strategies for playing draws on the river in Texas Hold’em
How you should play draws depends on your hand strength and your opponents Drawing hands, such as flush or straight draws, can be both exciting and challenging to play on the river in Texas Hold’em. The river is the final community card dealt after the flop, turn, and the first round of betting. As a player, it’s crucial to have
Alex Kulev Wins 2024 Triton $100K event for $2.5 million
The Bulgarian player is continuing a strong run he began last year Bulgarian poker pro Alex Kulev has established himself as one of the world’s top high-stakes players since 2023. The 29-year-old earned the biggest score of his career, taking the $2,566,000 top prize at the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $100,000 No-Limit Hold ’em
Adrian Mateos ships Triton Montenegro event for $1.7 million
The high-stakes Spanish grinder took down Justin Saliba for a huge payday Adrian Mateos navigated through 159 players to win the 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro $50,000 No-Limit Hold ’em eight-max event after a heads-up battle with Justin Saliba for his second Triton title and a $1,761,000 payday. The 29-year-old Spanish grinder
Strategies for playing rag hands when you’re in a late position in Texas Hold’em
Selective aggression and blind stealing could help you win more when holding rags Playing rag hands (low-value hands) can be a challenging task in poker, especially when you are in a late position. However, with the right strategies, you can still make profitable moves and maximize your opportunities. Here are a few strategies to consider when playing rag hands from a
There’s little chance New York’s online poker bill advances in 2024
Senator Addabbo may have submitted his bill too late to be considered this session A bill to legalize online poker in New York was left off the agenda before last week’s meeting of a Senate committee to discuss the issue. This means the chances of passing legislation in 2024 could be shelved for now. The Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and
The Non-Poker Book That Will Increase Your Bottom Line: The Untethered Soul
If you’re desperate for a practical way to stop tilt and regain control over your emotions, Michael Singer’s The Untethered Soul might just offer the answers you’ve been looking for. Having cycled between academia and eastern philosophy, Singer turned life as a barefoot hippie into an empire of goodness, building and selling multiple multi-million dollar
Artisom Lasouski outlasts Chidwick, Moneymaker for first Triton poker win
Taking down the XXX marked the young player’s biggest cash to date Artisom Lasousk made a strong debut at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series with a win in Event #5: $40,000 Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold ’em 7-Handed tournament at the Montenegro series. The relatively unknown Belarusian survived over 151 entrants for a career-best live tournament
Tips for balancing your range in Pot-Limit Omaha
Having a wide range of playable hands can help you excel at the felt Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is a popular form of poker that requires a different approach than traditional Texas Hold’em. One of the key strategies in PLO is balancing your range, which means having a mix of strong and weak hands in your betting and
Wynn Las Vegas hopes PokerAtlas will boost the poker experience
The casino hopes the move from Bravo will deliver a more player-friendly environment The Wynn Las Vegas, home to one of the premier poker rooms on the Strip and the host of renowned series like the Wynn Millions and the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship, has announced it is switching from Bravo Poker Live,