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The game of poker has come a long way since the Wild West when cards were played in smoke-filled rooms with pistols around the waist in case someone was cheating. Back then catching a cheater triggered a gunshot. Thankfully these days we look to catch gutshots. But how profitable is the chase with low equity […]
As the poker world gears up for the grand launch of the 54th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP), a small group of poker aficionados is warming up for a special pre-WSOP event – the eagerly awaited $25k Fantasy Poker Draft. This unique gathering, merging the worlds of poker and fantasy sports, is a spectacle […]
As we stand on the precipice of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), an event that stirs the hearts of many with anticipation and excitement, we are reminded of the intricate interplay between fortune and responsibility. The allure of the game is undeniable, the prospect of victory tantalizing, but it is essential to remember […]
Phil Galfond is an American professional poker player with about $3 million in live earnings. Interestingly, he’s not known for his Hold’em prowess like many other players. Instead, he’s a formidable Pot Limit Omaha player with the WSOP bracelets to back it up. Galfond is also known for his prolific online poker career. Regularly playing […]
In professional poker, few players have the same expertise, dedication, and finesse as Jason Koon. Koon recently marked a significant milestone by clinching his seventh Triton Super High Roller title in the $100,000 Main Event. His victory underlines his supremacy in the high-stakes poker realm and puts him squarely in contention for Triton’s inaugural Ivan […]
The last eight players assembled at Casino Barcelona for the final table. The evening had been a bust at the felt for Antonio, but Sam’s words had kept him on the rail with a drink in hand. The host of last night’s private game watched the drama unfold while a curious smile played on his […]
Three and a half weeks have passed since the launch of the inaugural GGPoker World Festival. To date, 160 multi-tiered tournaments have been completed and 90 remain. Over $41 Million was won this past week and more than $60 Million is still guaranteed, you still have lots of time to jump in a join the […]
GGPoker Expects Millions Of Entrants For New microFestival Tournament Series Running June 4 through June 25, event buy-ins start from just $1 GGPoker today launches its newest online poker tournament series, the $10M-guaranteed microFestival. The series will kick off on June 4th and feature hundreds of events, with tournament buy-ins starting from $1 – the […]
The great thing about poker tournaments is that anyone can win if they have what it takes. They are the reason the competitive poker scene is always growing. Fame and fortune are potent motivators, driving countless new players to try and prove themselves on the world stage. The rise of online poker has also contributed […]
Tom Dwan is an American professional poker player most known for his online career. He started playing online under the screen name “durrrr” in 2004, becoming infamous for regularly competing against other household names like Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius, and Viktor “Isildur1” Blom. Being a regular at nosebleeds – the highest stakes possible in online […]
Poker has been a treasured card game since its origins in the 19th century. Its enduring popularity lies in the fact that it requires more skill than luck, creating an exciting experience that rewards highly talented players. This tricky combination of chance and strategy has given poker an impressively long-running competitive scene. Over the years, […]
The start of the weekly poker tournament at Ivan Angelov’s mansion was always a busy one. Players often went on the attack in the first couple of hours, knowing that they could rebuy and enjoy the atmosphere and free drinks that their host always provided. He loved it too. Angelov may not have been liked […]
