The WSOP winner was a regular and popular fixture at poker events everywhere One of the most interesting characters during the 2000s, “Poker Boom,” Perry Friedman, passed away on Sunday at the age of 55. He was known as a bold joker at the table, with non-stop chattering and multi-colored hair, and was typically the
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Advanced hand-reading techniques for the turn in Texas Hold’em
The turn card can open a lot of betting possibilities, requiring a tighter strategy In Texas Hold’em, the turn is a crucial point in the hand, and skilled players employ advanced hand-reading techniques to gain an edge over their opponents. As the fourth community card is revealed on the turn, players must reassess the strength
Familiar name wins the Lucky Hearts Poker Open High Roller
Alex Foxen has another great run at the tables as he captures his latest win Alex Foxen continues his dominance on the live poker circuit. He already has four final tables in high-stakes events in January, with his most recent victory at the 2024 Lucky Hearts Poker Open $25,500 No-Limit Hold’em high roller event at
Simone Andrian continues hot streak with Merit Poker Western Series win
Andrian now has wins at events in the WSOP, WPT and the Merit Poker Western Series Before the start of November 2021, Simone Andrian had only one live tournament cash to his name. He’s turned things around since then, winning a WSOP bracelet, a WPT tournament and a UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) title.
Strategies for playing the blinds in Six-Plus Hold’em
Six-Plus Hold’em, or Short Deck Poker, requires players to adopt a different approach to the game Six-Plus Hold’em, also known as Short Deck Poker, has gained popularity for its fast-paced and action-packed nature. Playing the blinds effectively in this variant requires a unique set of strategies, as the reduced deck size alters hand values and
Mediterranean Poker Party returns to Cyprus in May
The tournament series includes a Main Event with a $5M guarantee The Mediterranean Poker Party will again be hosted by the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa in May 2024. A series of thrilling tournaments have been announced as part of the event, including a $1,100 buy-in Mystery Bounty tournament, the EAPT Grand final with
The Miracle Of Self – A New Year’s Poker Odyssey
The only reason you haven’t made it yet is that you don’t believe. You don’t believe that it is possible for you to actually reach your dreams. You don’t believe that you can actually play a game for a living. You don’t believe that if you worked hard enough, studied hard enough, sacrificed hard enough
Negreanu, Hellmuth face off once again at the poker tables
The Poker Brat strips Kid Poker of almost his entire stack in one hand Two of the biggest all-time winners in poker, Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth, would battle for an $83,600 cash pot in a hand at the end of the latest episode of No Gamble, No Future! When the player’s hole cards were
The power of draws in Pot-Limit Omaha
Draws play a larger role in PLO than they do in Texas Hold’em In Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), the power of draws becomes a pivotal aspect of strategic gameplay. Unlike Texas Hold’em, where players are dealt only two hole cards, PLO introduces an additional layer of complexity and possibilities, making draws even more potent and influential.
Next month’s Wynn Millions poker series offers over $8 million GTD
The poker tournament series returns in February with a huge prize pool on the table The schedule for the 2024 Wynn Millions Poker Series was released this week. The almost month-long festival will have prize guarantees of more than $8 million to be won. The Wynn Millions festival will run from February 19 to March
Kristen Foxen secures another big win at the poker tables
Kristen Foxen shipped the final event of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series Kristen Foxen took down the final event of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series, beating 50 entrants in the $10,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em event over Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu heads-up to take $165,000, increasing her career live earnings to $7,872,216. Foxen’s
Starting hand selection in Six-Plus Hold’em
Short Deck Poker adds another level of challenge to Texas Hold’em games Six-Plus Hold’em, also known as Short Deck Poker, has gained popularity in recent years for its fast-paced and action-packed gameplay. The game is played with a reduced deck, with all cards below 6 removed, resulting in a deck of 36 cards. This alteration