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Find out what’s going down at the planet’s biggest poker tournaments and pick up a few skills of your own. With our tips, strategy guides and jargon busters you’ll be bluffing whilst wearing a pair of sunglasses indoors before you know it.
Top 10 Biggest Poker Scandals Of All Time
The world of poker has seen its fair share of scandals over the years. Some have had a huge impact on the game, while others just temporarily grabbed our attention. While it’s fun to write about the latest big tournament winner or to break down massive...
May 19, 2022
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13 min read
Why Slow Rolling In Poker Is A Problem – And Seriously Terrible Etiquette
Even though one of the main goals in poker is to throw your opponent off balance and force them to make mistakes, certain limits should never be crossed. These limits are a part of what’s known as “poker etiquette” - a set of unwritten poker rules...
May 10, 2022
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3 min read
The Amazing Story Of The Poker Hole Card Cam & How It Changed The Game Forever
Over the years, there have been several significant moments for poker. Moneymaker’s victory in the 2003 Main Event is often...
May 4, 2022
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5 min read
17 Unwritten Rules of Poker That Every Player Needs To Know About
Having a good understanding of poker etiquette and unwritten rules will improve the game and atmosphere at the table for...
April 25, 2022
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10 min read
How To Play 5 Card Draw Poker
5 Card Poker is nowhere near as popular as it used to be a few decades ago. Still, you may...
April 16, 2022
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7 min read
How To Play 3 Card Poker
If you’re looking to learn how to play 3 Card Poker or to play it more optimally, you’re in the...
April 12, 2022
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5 min read
7 Top Tips For Dealing With Bad Beats In Poker
Losses in poker are inevitable - no matter how good you are. Whether you’re playing cash games or tournaments, you...
April 10, 2022
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8 min read
How To Play Short Deck Hold’em Poker
Texas Hold’em has dominated the poker world for over two decades now, and if there’s one thing many players can...
March 31, 2022
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7 min read
10 Poker Players Who Went Broke
Over the decades, the great game of poker has made many poor people into millionaires while simultaneously costing others a...
March 24, 2022
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7 min read
Can You Count Cards in Poker?
Card counting is a popular technique used to gain an advantage in all types of card games, in particular blackjack....
March 18, 2022
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5 min read
No, Online Poker Isn’t Rigged
If you have ever played online poker, you have probably been on the receiving end of some major bad beats,...
March 14, 2022
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5 min read
Texas Hold’em – Which Poker Hands Beat Which?
Texas Hold’em is easily the most popular poker variant worldwide. There are many things to learn about poker, but figuring...
February 18, 2022
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7 min read
The Story Behind The Iconic “Dogs Playing Poker” Painting
US painter Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’siconic Dogs Playing Poker is one of the most recognizable paintings in the gambling world and...
February 13, 2022
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4 min read
Top 10 Poker Players Who Still Don’t Have A WSOP Bracelet
There are different ways to measure success in the poker world. According to some, a player’s total winnings are the...
February 2, 2022
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8 min read
How Does The WSOP Player Of The Year Points System Work?
The World Series of Poker is best known for its bracelets since winning one of these golden trinkets is a...
January 12, 2022
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7 min read
Looking Back At WSOP 2021, What Do The Numbers Tell Us?
In the 88 tournaments the 2021 WSOP saw just shy of 120,000 entries across the board (excludes the 11 online...
January 10, 2022
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7 min read
Edge Sorting: Pure Cheating, Or A Smart Technique To Help You Beat The House?
Edge sorting isn't card counting, and in theory isn't cheating, but it comes close enough to that line to be...
December 9, 2021
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5 min read
57 Essential Poker Slang You Need To Know
Whether you’re getting confused watching the World Series of Poker or you simply want to impress your friends, knowing poker...
November 29, 2021
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12 min read
Can You Win The Main Event With Just Pure Luck?
The German poker player Koray Aldemir was crowned the winner of the 2021 WSOP Main Event, banking $8 million for...
November 20, 2021
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7 min read
3 Jobs Essential To The Running Of WSOP That People Often Forget About
If you’ve ever visited Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker or even just enjoyed watching the event on...
November 11, 2021
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7 min read
The Top 10 Biggest Main Event Winnings Of All Time
As you might know, poker surged in popularity after 2003. Ever since, Main Events have had huge fields with the...
November 8, 2021
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7 min read
7 Of The Most Controversial Poker Hands In History
Poker is a very exciting and highly emotional game. With all the massive pots, big bluffs, and tough river calls,...
November 3, 2021
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9 min read
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About WSOP Chips And Cards
No matter how many events there are on the WSOP schedule or how many people make their way to Las...
October 29, 2021
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5 min read
What Revenue Does The WSOP Bring To Vegas?
Las Vegas was built on the backs of the gambling industry, and without casinos, it would not exist as we...
October 27, 2021
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5 min read
Your Odds Of Winning WSOP Suck, But Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Think About It
Winning a WSOP tournament is a lifelong dream of many poker players, amateurs, and pros alike. In addition to the...
October 15, 2021
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6 min read
Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Rake And Taxes In WSOP
When you hear players and the media talk about the WSOP, you hear all about buy-ins, big wins, and crazy...
October 8, 2021
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7 min read
Which WSOP Events Have The Biggest Prize Pools?
While most World Series of Poker events have their appeal, especially for those looking to add a WSOP bracelet to...
October 4, 2021
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8 min read
WSOP Beyond Vegas: What Other World Series Events Are There?
When talking about the World Series of Poker, most people refer to the yearly festival taking place in Las Vegas....
October 2, 2021
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6 min read
Who’s In Charge Of The WSOP? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Each summer, hundreds of thousands of players head to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. With thousands of...
September 28, 2021
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6 min read
Is The WSOP Good Or Bad For Poker?
The World Series of Poker, or the WSOP for short, is the biggest and best-known poker competition that gathers people...
September 24, 2021
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7 min read
Confused About WSOP 2021 Events? This Guide Explains Everything You Need To Know
There’s only a couple of weeks to go before WSOP 2021 kicks off on September 30 in Las Vegas. If...
September 16, 2021
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6 min read
The 6 Most Common Poker Tells You Need To Know About
Bluffing is an essential part of poker. You need to know how to bluff as well as how to spot...
August 25, 2021
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8 min read
What Do Poker Players Do When They Retire?
Professional poker players might enjoy what many of us consider to be a privileged working life, but just like in...
August 19, 2021
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7 min read
How To Take Notes In Poker That Are Actually Useful
In poker, much like in life, information is power. “Knowing your opponents’ tendencies in all sorts of preflop and postflop...
July 28, 2021
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8 min read
We Analyzed Every WSOP Winner Since 2003 To See If A Certain Personality Makes You A Born Champion
It’s safe to say that taking down the Main Event is the dream of almost every amateur and professional poker...
July 4, 2021
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13 min read
What Will The WSOP Look Like In 30 Years?
Since its inception in 1970, the World Series of Poker has been the most important event of the poker world....
June 29, 2021
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7 min read
Will Bitcoin Poker Be A Thing In The Future?
The face of online poker is always changing and the industry has always done well to keep up with recent...
June 25, 2021
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7 min read
Why Aren’t There More Women Playing Poker?
One of the best things about poker is that it’s a game available to everyone. Regardless of your age, profession,...
May 30, 2021
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7 min read
Will The Pandemic Kill Our Love Of Live Poker?
2020 was easily the worst period for live poker. The coronavirus pandemic has shut down card rooms and casinos worldwide,...
May 26, 2021
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7 min read
WSOP Laws and Regulation: Which Countries Can Play WSOP Now It’s Online?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world had to change and adapt in many ways in 2020. The poker industry...
May 10, 2021
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7 min read
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