Let It Ride doesn’t require bluffing or reading opponents, which appeals to many players Let It Ride is a poker-based casino game that blends simple mechanics with the potential for high payouts, making it a favorite among players who enjoy slower-paced table games. Unlike traditional poker, Let It Ride is played against a paytable rather
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Martin Kabrhel Now Leading the WSOP POY Race
Shipping the $1,000 Mini Main Event put the controversial Czech player on top Martin Kabrhel has officially taken over the top spot in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year race after a massive victory in the $1,000 Mini Main Event. The Czech poker pro captured his fourth career WSOP bracelet—and
Adjusting Your Strategy for Multiway Pots in Short Deck
Prioritize strong hands, tighten your range and reduce bluff frequency in Short Deck poker In Short Deck Hold’em, multiway pots are more common than in regular Texas Hold’em due to increased hand equities and the absence of low-ranked cards (2s through 5s). Since players are more likely to connect with the board, it’s crucial to
Senate Version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Hit Poker Players
The bill would automatically force some poker player to take losses when filing their taxes A newly added provision to the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could significantly impact poker players and other gamblers across the US. The amendment, passed on July 1 as part of the broader extension of the
Michael Wang Wins Third WSOP Bracelet With PLO Championship Victory
The New Jersey pro added another $1.3 million to his bank Michael Wang added a major highlight to his poker résumé by capturing his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, winning the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship and collecting a career-best $1,394,579. The 36-year-old New Jersey native outlasted a field of 874 entries to claim
Short-Handed vs. Full-Table Strategy in PLO
Ultimately, success in PLO depends on reading the table and adjusting accordingly Playing Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) at a short-handed table versus a full-ring table requires distinct strategies due to differences in hand ranges, player tendencies, and pot dynamics. While the core mechanics of PLO remain the same, your approach should shift significantly based on how
Poker Fight Involving Former NFL Player Could Lead to PPV Fight
NFL running back Adrian Peterson and Joe Castaneda might settle their difference in the ring A poker room brawl involving former NFL running back Adrian Peterson might be turning into a Pay-Per-View boxing event. The incident, which occurred in May at JokerStars card room in Houston, involved Peterson and fellow poker player Joe “Baby Joe”
Japan’s Shiina Okamoto Picks up Consecutive Ladies Championships Wins
Okamoto finished as the 2023 Ladies Championship runner-up and has come back stronger than ever Shiina Okamoto of Japan has etched her name into World Series of Poker (WSOP) history, becoming one of the rare players to successfully defend a title in back-to-back years—and doing so in one of the WSOP’s largest No-Limit Hold’em fields.
Mucking as a Strategic Move in Texas Hold’em: How and When To Implement
Use mucking as a calculated move and it can quietly become part of a winning strategy In Texas Hold’em, mucking is often seen as a routine act—folding a hand you don’t want to show. But in certain moments, it can become a subtle but effective part of a larger strategy. Knowing when and how to
WSOP Withholds Title Following Millionaire Maker Controversy
Alleged collusion in the final heads-up battle caused severe backlash from poker players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has delivered a decision that’s rattled the poker world. Following intense scrutiny over how the $1,500 Millionaire Maker tournament ended, the WSOP has opted to withhold the bracelet usually awarded to the event’s champion. While the
Michael Mizrachi Adds 4th Poker Players Championship To List of Accomplishments
Mizrachi captured his seventh WSOP bracelet and $1.3 million with the victory Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant mixed-game players in poker history by winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC) for a record-breaking fourth time. With this victory, Mizrachi also captured his seventh World Series of
Endgame Heads-up Strategies: When To Push and When To Fold
Mastering the timing of aggression and caution in heads-up play separates good players from champions In tournament poker, reaching heads-up play marks the final and most intense stage. With just two players remaining, every decision can significantly alter the outcome. Understanding when to push and when to fold in the endgame is key to sealing