More professional poker players are calling for a shot clock in all tournaments Daniel Negreanu is renewing his call for stricter time controls in poker tournaments after the 2025 World Series of Poker drew criticism over repeated stalling tactics by players. During the Main Event and other WSOP events this summer, several players were accused
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Aussie Millions Returns Next Year After Six-Year Absence
The poker tournament series will be held at Crown Melbourne beginning next April After a long break, one of poker’s most famous tournaments is officially back on the calendar. The Aussie Millions will return to Crown Melbourne from April 24 to May 10, 2026, marking its first run since 2020. Known for its unique mix
The Importance of Bankroll Management in Early Tournament Poker Rounds
It’s not just about avoiding elimination—it’s about setting a solid foundation for the later stages In the early stages of a poker tournament, emotions can run high and chips can disappear quickly. That’s why bankroll management becomes one of the most important tools a player can rely on. While skill and strategy play major roles
Playground Pays Out $2.2M Bad Beat Jackpot as Royal Flush Beats Straight Flush
An unreal scenario recently unfolded, but still ended up as a win for the ultimate loser A massive bad beat jackpot worth over CAD2.2 million (US$1.81 million) was triggered this week at Playground Poker Club in Quebec, Canada, when a Royal Flush defeated a Straight Flush in a $1/$2 No-Limit Hold’em cash game. The hand
First Triton One Series Come to Jeju This September
The annual poker tournament series in South Korea is adding a new twist this year Triton Poker is launching a new tournament series aimed at mid-stakes players, with its debut “Triton One” event set to take place in Jeju, South Korea, this September. The series will run from September 2 to 8 at the Landing
Calling the Clock on Poker Tournament Tankers Gaining Support
More players are speaking out in favor of an automatic “shot clock” in poker tournaments The debate over slow play in poker tournaments is gaining momentum, with prominent figures in the poker community calling for more decisive action to combat habitual tanking. Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, has voiced
Building a Tight Aggressive Early Game Strategy in Texas Hold’em Tournaments
A solid TAG strategy builds respect from the table and leaves you in a healthy chip position In Texas Hold’em tournaments, the early levels might not seem critical, but how you approach them can set the tone for the rest of your run. Building a tight aggressive (TAG) strategy early on is one of the
Potomac Poker Open in Maryland To Be Held This August
The annual poker event will run from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore The Potomac Poker Open is set to return this summer, running from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The upcoming series will feature a packed schedule of tournaments, including several headline events and
There’s Now a Tie for Poker’s All-Time Live Cashes
Ari Engel and John Cernuto each have 597 live cashes, according to The Hendon Mob Ari Engel has officially tied the all-time record for most live poker cashes, matching the late “Miami” John Cernuto with 597 entries on The Hendon Mob database. Engel hit the milestone during the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) after
Understanding Fold Equity in Middle Poker Tournament Rounds
Well-timed aggression, backed by the likelihood of a fold, lets you accumulate chips even when you don’t have the best hand In the middle stages of a poker tournament, understanding fold equity becomes a crucial part of maintaining or growing your chip stack. Fold equity is the idea that, by betting or raising, you create
Remaining 2025 WSOP Circuit Schedule Released, Adding Changes To Format
The second half of the series eliminates the chance at a seat at the WSOP Tournament of Champions The World Series of Poker has officially announced the remaining schedule for the 2025 WSOP Circuit, revealing 29 additional stops and introducing key format changes for the second half of the season. From July through December, the
WSOP Online Forced To Cancel Poker Bracelet Event Over Glitches
Players were deep into Day 2 when the game was finally canceled The World Series of Poker (WSOP) was forced to cancel one of its highly anticipated online bracelet events after a wave of technical issues disrupted gameplay on Day 2. The affected tournament, Event #7: $250 Mystery Bounty, had already surpassed its $1 million











