Casinos are in the middle of reopening around the world. Some casinos are doing so without poker games while others are offering poker in a limited capacity. You will need to check with your local casino regarding poker offerings, but there are a few things that will be common at most reopened casinos. Today, we […]
The Mike Postle cheating scandal has been one of the most intriguing stories of the last year in poker. There is a lot of evidence out there suggesting that he knew player hole cards and won insane amounts of money using this information. In recent months, Postle and Stones Gambling Hall was entangled in a […]
Texas Hold’em is a game that takes a few minutes to learn and a lifetime to master. That common phrase about the game highlights the fact that we all will make mistakes at the poker table. With that said, there are many mistakes that are avoidable. A couple of years ago, I spoke with several […]
The 2020 Super High Roller Bowl Online is officially in the books. While the majority of the preliminary events were dominated by Viktor Blom, it was Artur Martirosian that came in the last minute to scoop the free entry into the $100k Main Event. The $100,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl drew a solid field […]
Recently, the poker world learned that Vanessa Selbst has returned as an active player. She is also now a coach over at LearnWPT. She becomes the latest in a long line of poker pros who have left the game and returned after a short period. Over the years, we’ve seen all types of players leave […]
Poker pros are often looked at as role models to poker fans. They exhibit what amateur players hope to achieve in poker. There are many prime examples of positive role models in poker. When I think of positive role models, I think of players like Mike Leah, Matt Stout, or Fedor Holz. Then there are […]
Unless you have been off playing marathon online poker sessions the last few days, you probably know about the latest poker cheating scandal. Bill Perkins was the whistleblower for this scandal, claiming that he was scammed by some top-tier poker pros. Initially, Perkins remained tight-lipped over which players were involved. The exception was that he […]
In case you missed it, the Super High Roller Bowl kicked off on Tuesday at partypoker. The series will feature 29 events ranging in buy-ins from $10,300 up to $102,000 for the Super High Roller Bowl. Over the first two days, 12 events were played to conclusion. Several big names took down online titles, including […]
Razz poker is a game that frustrates players of all caliber. Frequently, you will start with a strong low hand and catch bricks that force you to fold on fifth or sixth. One hand that is commonly misplayed is a draw to a nine. While a draw to a nine is a marginal hand, you […]
Five Card Draw is a game that many people grew up playing at home, perhaps with their brothers or even grandparents. Draw poker is still largely played online but you don’t see a ton of strategy content at poker sites. One common mistake I see often from Draw players are those that choose to play […]
