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The Story of the 1974 WSOP Main Event In 1974, the stakes were higher than ever before in the World Series of Poker. Across one week in early May, dreams were made and shattered as Johnny Moss, The Grand Old Man of Poker won his third world championship in the first five years of Benny […]
The Story of the 1973 WSOP Main Event The early years of the World Series of Poker Main Event were a drama in their own right. The world’s biggest poker event, today populated by over 10,000 players in a single year, saw players vote to determine the winner in 1970. In 1971, six players played […]
The Story of the 1972 WSOP Main Event In 1972, after two years of Johnny Moss winning the World Championship, a controversial deal was struck in the WSOP Main Event. Going down in history as the first ‘ICM’ deal at a final table, the winner was a controversial figure in his own right as one […]
The Story of the 1971 WSOP Main Event In 1971, the best poker players in the world again gathered in Las Vegas to play in the second-ever World Series of Poker. Sin City hosted its first-ever WSOP Main Event, a freezeout tournament that would produce a world champion. In 1970, a player vote had handed […]
The Story of the 1970 WSOP Main Event The first-ever World Series of Poker’s ‘Main Event’ was very different from all those that have followed in the years since. Over half a century ago, the atmosphere was far from the sprawling mass of poker tables, over 100 bracelet events and other festival frolics that each […]
In the high-stakes world of poker, one attribute separates the casual players from the champions—patience. Much like a seasoned hunter waiting for the right moment to strike, successful poker players know the power of biding their time. Patience in poker isn’t merely about waiting; it’s about understanding the game’s rhythm, reading your opponents, and choosing […]
Poker is a game rich in strategy, psychology, and the subtle art of communication. While the cards you’re dealt are critical, how you play them—in terms of both strategy and interaction with other players—adds depth and complexity to the game. The social aspect of poker can be a tactical element in the game. Engaging with […]
Are you inquisitive about the fascinating world of poker? Ever wondered what separates the fish from the sharks in this dynamic arena? Ah, the answer is hidden in the metagame – a concept shrouded in mystery for most, yet the holy grail for seasoned players. Don’t worry; we’ll help decode some of this enigma right […]
GGPoker Unveils $23M Winter Giveaway – A Holiday Extravaganza The World’s Biggest Poker Room to Spread Festive Cheer with $1,000,000 Freeroll and a Blizzard of Prizes This winter, GGPoker, the unrivaled giant in the world of online poker, is set to enchant players around the globe with its spectacular $23M Winter Giveaway. Packed with holiday […]
Have you ever been sitting at the poker table, staring at your opponent, and asked yourself: what’s going on behind those mirrored sunglasses? Well, strap in and grab your favorite beverage, because today we’re going on a joyride through the twists and turns of fold equity, a poker strategy so versatile, it’ll have your opponents […]
Oh, the exhilarating world of poker, where every bet is a nuanced poem, and every player a poet, trying to craft the perfect verse to outwit their opponents. But, dear reader, fret not if you find yourself stumbling in the dark alleys of bet sizing, for I am here to illuminate your path with the […]
Game Of Gold, GGPoker & Poker After Dark’s Revolutionary New Poker Show, To Debut November 8 Twelve-episode series combines thrilling poker action and survival reality TV Sixteen top players compete for $456,000 cash prize Dublin, Ireland (October 31, 2023) –GGPoker today announces the debut of Poker After Dark’s Game of Gold, an exciting new poker […]
