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Guides, Poker

What Is Chinese Poker? Chinese Poker Rules & Scoring Explained

What do all poker games have in common? Extreme attention to hand rankings. Especially Chinese Poker – if you can understand the basic hand rankings, you should be able to succeed in this fast, fun variant. Note: Chinese Poker is more luck-based than other forms of...

July 10, 2024 6 min read
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Guides, Poker, Tips & Tricks

Top 7 Ways To Avoid Getting Cheated With Marked Cards

Marking cards is one of the oldest tricks in the book and it’s been used to cheat in poker for decades. Hopefully, these tips will help protect you and your bankroll, especially if you regularly play in private games. 1. Don’t Play With Shady Characters As...

June 17, 2024 5 min read
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Guides, Poker

Understanding All-In Poker Rules: When & Why You Should Go All-In

In poker, "all-in" refers to the action of a player betting all of their remaining chips. You should go all-in...
May 23, 2024 7 min read
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Poker

The World Series of Poker FAQs: Your 2024 WSOP Questions Answered

Get ready for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)! Starting on May 28 and spanning until July 17, this...
May 8, 2024 8 min read
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Guides, Poker

Learn How To Play 3 Card Poker

3 Card Poker is a simple poker variation where you only get dealt three cards in total and play against...
May 3, 2024 5 min read
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Poker, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

What Is A Straddle In Poker & When Shouldn’t You Do It?

A straddle in poker means voluntarily paying an extra blind, or in other words, doubling the bet before anyone has...
April 15, 2024 5 min read
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Poker, Top 10s

The 10 Absolute Best Poker Commentators in the Game

Welcome to the who's who of poker commentators. These are the voices that take us through riveting high stakes, heart-breaking...
February 28, 2024 7 min read
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Insider Insights, Poker

10 Essential Poker Statistics That Will Change Your Game

It doesn't matter if you play live or online - understanding poker statistics is a vital part of the game....
February 9, 2024 5 min read
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Poker

Poker Chip Values: Ultimate Guide To Poker Chip Colors & Denominations

Poker chips are at the core of any poker game. Playing poker without them in a live setting is nearly...
January 24, 2024 8 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Poker Players In The World

In the world of high-stakes poker, the sums of money being won and lost every day are huge. The top...
January 8, 2024 5 min read
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Guides, Poker

9 Poker Skills Guaranteed To Improve Your Life

Becoming a winning poker player requires more skills than you might realise, and these skills can have a huge positive...
February 1, 2023 6 min read
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Gambling Destinations, Poker

5 Casino And Poker Cheating Scandals That Shocked The World

Poker rooms and casinos handle huge amounts of cash, and where there’s a lot of money, there’s always someone looking...
December 28, 2022 7 min read
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How-To, Poker

How To Avoid Angle Shooters In Poker

Although poker has a set of specific rules, they don't (and can't) cover every possible situation that may happen at...
December 14, 2022 6 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks

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...
November 25, 2022 5 min read
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Poker

Top 20 Texas Hold ‘em Books You Need To Read ASAP

With plenty of news sites and blogs floating around, there is an infinite choice of poker content online. That being...
October 12, 2022 14 min read
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Guides, Poker

How The Ace Of Spades Became Known As The “Death Card”

Even if you’re not all that familiar with this long-held association of the Ace of Spades and the “Death Card,”...
September 30, 2022 5 min read
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Poker

Poker Basics: How Casinos Make Money On Poker

It is no secret that casinos are in the business of making money. From roulette to slots, every single game...
September 9, 2022 5 min read
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Poker

The Best Free Online Poker Sites With Play Money Option

Poker is one of the most entertaining and exciting card games, and most people who have had a chance to...
September 2, 2022 6 min read
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Guides, Poker

How To Avoid Tilting In Poker

Tilting is when you let your emotions take over in poker. You start making decisions based on your feelings instead...
August 5, 2022 8 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker, Top 10s

Top 10 Poker Players Worth Following On Twitter

If you consider yourself a poker fan, you probably know that Twitter is the platform of choice for many pros....
July 27, 2022 4 min read
Humberto Brenes
Poker

Not Sure What Poker Card Protector To Use? These 7 Ideas Will Help You Pick

Poker card protectors have become very popular over the years and are used by many players as a trademark item....
July 15, 2022 6 min read
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Poker

What’s The Deal With WSOP Security?

Being the world’s biggest poker competition, the World Series of Poker invests a lot of resources into its security. But...
July 2, 2022 5 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks, Top 10s

Top 10 Most Common Texas Hold’em Poker Mistakes You Need To Avoid

If you've just started playing poker, then it's worth being aware of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em and...
June 29, 2022 6 min read
Koray Aldemir
Poker

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About WSOP Bracelets

The WSOP has been awarding bracelets to the winners for decades now, and if you’ve ever wanted to know why,...
June 18, 2022 6 min read
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Poker

Why Are Some People Naturally Good At Poker – Is It Down To DNA?

In the past couple of decades, many people have turned to poker as a career. Almost limitless potential to make...
June 10, 2022 7 min read
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Poker

Would WSOP Still Be Popular If You Couldn’t See Players’ Hole Cards?

Poker owes a great deal of its popularity to TV exposure. Although the game has been on our screens for...
June 8, 2022 5 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker

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...
May 19, 2022 13 min read
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Poker

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...
May 10, 2022 3 min read
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Poker

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 5 min read
Poker

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 10 min read
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How-To, Poker

How To Play 5 Card Draw Poker

5 Card Draw Poker: What You Need to Know Playing Order: In 5 Card Draw Poker, players operate in a...
April 16, 2022 7 min read
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Poker

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 8 min read
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Poker, Strategy

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 7 min read
Scotty Nguyen
Poker

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 7 min read
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Poker

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 5 min read
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Poker

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 5 min read
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Poker

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 4 min read
WSOP Player of the Year Points System Explained
Guides, Poker

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 7 min read
Poker, Top 10s

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 7 min read
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Poker

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 9 min read
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Poker

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 5 min read
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Poker

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 6 min read
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Poker

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 7 min read
Jack Effel
Guides, Poker

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 6 min read
WSOP 2021
Poker

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 6 min read
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Guides, How-To, Poker

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 8 min read
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How-To, Poker

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 8 min read
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Poker

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 7 min read
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Poker

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 7 min read
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Poker, Tips & Tricks

5 Cheapest Ways To Get Yourself Into The Main Event

Playing in the Main Event is a dream for almost every poker player. Whether you’re just a casual fan of...
April 22, 2021 8 min read