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Funniest Poker Jokes, Puns & One-Liners Ever Heard at the Felt
Poker tables generate their own brand of humor. The banter at the felt creates moments that stick with players long after the session ends. Sharp wit …
Garrett Adelstein vs. Tom Dwan: 4 Lessons From a High-Stakes Cash Game Hand
Garrett Adelstein broke down a high-stakes cash game hand against Tom Dwan from a $200/$200/$400 game in 2021, extracting four key strategic lessons f…
Goliath 2026 Kicks Off in Coventry With GGPoker as a First-Time Partner
Grosvenor Poker's Goliath 2026 launches July 25 in Coventry as the UK's flagship tournament enters a new era. GGPoker becomes the official online part…
3 Cash Game Exploits That Print Against Today’s Regs (Backed By Data)
Modern regulars have predictable patterns, and three specific exploits crush them in cash games right now. The data backs it up. Contemporary regs pl…
5 Card Draw Rules, Hand Rankings & Strategy
Five card draw remains one of poker's foundational variants, though Texas Hold'em's dominance has pushed it to the margins of modern poker. The game t…
How to Play Irish Poker: Card and Drinking Game Explained
# How to Play Irish Poker: Card and Drinking Game Explained Irish Poker exists in two distinct forms that confuse casual players. The drinking game v…
Best Bitcoin and Crypto Roulette Sites in 2026
# Best Bitcoin and Crypto Roulette Sites in 2026 Bitcoin roulette promises speed. No banks. No waiting. Faster payouts. The reality depends on which …
WSOP Circuit Tallinn 2026 Kicks Off With a €1 Million Guaranteed Main Event
The WSOP Circuit rolls into Tallinn for 2026, launching with a €1 million guaranteed Main Event at the Estonian capital's poker room. Jenny Westerlund…
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Returns to San Jose for a Second Straight Year
The WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star returns to San Jose for its second consecutive year, running October 16 through November 1. The tournament carries deep …
Jamie Gold: What Happened to the $12,000,000 WSOP Winner
Jamie Gold's 2006 WSOP Main Event victory remains poker's most celebrated and controversial moment. The then-36-year-old defeated a massive field to c…
Poker Cheating Scandals 2022
The poker world faced multiple cheating allegations in 2022 that tested the integrity of live and online poker. While the World Poker Tour posted reco…
Mystery Bounty Strategy: How to Attack Once the Bubble Bursts
Mystery Bounty tournaments hit different once the bubble bursts. Players who survive the money phase enter a completely different game, one where boun…
Adam Wilkinson Wins the 888poker UKPL Reading Main Event After 20 Years of Trying
Adam Wilkinson finally broke through after two decades in the grind. The veteran poker pro won the 888poker LIVE UKPL Reading Main Event this past wee…
[Limited time] Grab Your Black Friday Deals
Ace Poker Solutions is running Black Friday promotions through Saturday with discounts up to 30% on selected merchandise. DriveHUD 2 licenses receive …
Alex Foxen Does it Again at the PokerGO Tour Pot Limit II Hold’em Series
Alex Foxen captured his second victory of the PokerGO Tour Pot Limit Omaha II series at the Aria in Las Vegas, taking down the $5,100 Quattro Bounty e…
Increase Your Win Rate in PLO 6 With DriveHUD2
DriveHUD2 now supports PLO 6, the six-card variant of Pot-Limit Omaha that appeals to players seeking faster action and more complex decisions than tr…
Best Online Poker Sites 2026: Top 15 Real Money Poker Sites
The online poker market in 2026 demands precision. Players chasing real money games need sites with deep player pools, beatable tables, and legitimate…
Gigantic Bad Beat Jackpot Hit in Canada During MSPT Event
A straight flush over straight flush collided at the Playground Casino in Montreal during an MSPT event, triggering one of poker's most dramatic momen…
Josh Arieh Wins Seventh World Series of Poker Bracelet Online
Josh Arieh captured his seventh World Series of Poker bracelet Sunday, winning the $500 Ultra Deepstack event on the online platform. Playing under th…
David Coleman is the 2025 Poker Masters Series Champion
David Coleman dominated the 2025 Poker Masters Series at the Aria in Las Vegas, claiming the overall title through consistent deep runs across the hig…
Shaun Deeb Wins Eighth World Series of Poker Bracelet in Europe
Shaun Deeb added his eighth WSOP bracelet to his resume by winning the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em GGMillion event at WSOP Europe. The defending Player o…
Champions Club Houston’s Summer Poker Open Guarantees $1.2 Million
Champions Club Houston is rolling out its Summer Poker Open from August 5 through 17, dangling $1.2 million in guarantees across the series. The low b…
World Series of Poker Online Super Circuit Series and Championships Now Taking Place
The World Series of Poker brought its online bracelet series back to regulated markets this fall, running simultaneous competitions across Pennsylvani…
MSPT Spade Poker Championship Shatters Promise by More Than $1 Million
The MSPT Spade Poker Championship at FireKeepers Casino in Michigan obliterated its $1.5 million guarantee, drawing 2,773 entries to the $1,100 buy-in…
Alex Foxen Wins Tenth PokerGo Tour Title at Poker Masters
Alex Foxen claimed his tenth PokerGO Tour title this week, winning the sixth event of the Poker Masters series for $280,000. The $10,100 no-limit hold…
Sweet 33: World Series of Poker Online Bracelet Series Now Running
The 2025 World Series of Poker Online bracelet series launched yesterday with 33 events running through November 11 across Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nev…
Garrett Dwire Outlasts a 4,622-Entry Field to Win WSOP’s New Summer Saver
Garrett Dwire claimed his first WSOP bracelet by winning the inaugural $500 Summer Saver No-Limit Hold'em at the 2026 World Series of Poker. The new e…
Poker Basics – Folding in Poker
Folding represents the most unglamorous decision in poker, yet mastering when to lay down your hand separates winners from broke players. The act itse…
12 More Defendants Plead Guilty in Rigged Poker Case Involving NBA & Mafia Families
Twelve more defendants entered guilty pleas this week in a sprawling rigged-poker case that entangled NBA figures, organized crime families, and illeg…
Garrett Adelstein Breaks Down His $390K Payback Hand Against Dylan Gang
Garrett Adelstein broke down a $390K hand against Dylan Gang from a February 2022 session, dissecting the play that carried heavy personal stakes. The…
The 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Gets an Old-School Delay
The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table won't convene for 20 days after the conclusion of the opening rounds, marking a significant shift in how the Seri…
What Daniel Negreanu Really Thinks of Howard Lederer
Daniel Negreanu didn't hold back in 2012 when addressing the Full Tilt Poker collapse and the operators behind it. The poker pro offered his view on w…
Best Poker Playing Card Sets
# Best Poker Playing Card Sets Serious poker players know equipment matters. The right cards improve readability, last through marathon sessions, and…
Todd Brunson’s Bid to Match His Father Ends One Big Pot Short
Todd Brunson hit the rail on Day 8 of the 2026 WSOP Main Event after a cruel hand snapped what looked like genuine momentum. A triple-up earlier in th…
Learn to Master Patience for More Success in Your Poker Game!
Patience separates winning poker players from the rest of the field. The game demands more than math and strategy. It requires discipline at the table…
Why Milestone Satellites Require a Different Poker Strategy
Chris Moneymaker won the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event after qualifying through an online satellite tournament. That victory sparked the poker…
Ammar Awawdeh Strikes Plea Deal in Betting Scandal as Terry Rozier is Denied NBA Return
Ammar Awawdeh, a 34-year-old associate implicated in a sprawling rigged poker games and NBA gambling scandal, has accepted a plea deal. The agreement …
What is a WSOP Bracelet Actually Worth?
The WSOP bracelet divides poker into two categories: those who own one and those who don't. But beyond the prestige, what's the actual value sitting o…
Ivey Busts Early as Moneymaker Survives WSOP Main Event Day 3
Phil Ivey busted early on Day 2d of the 2026 WSOP Main Event, continuing a pattern that stretches back to 2003. Chris Moneymaker, meantime, advanced t…
Poker Chip Distribution: How to Set Up, Deal, and Manage Chips
# Poker Chip Distribution: Setup and Management Essentials Getting chip distribution right separates smooth games from chaotic ones. Whether you're r…
Top 10 Richest Poker Players in the World & Their Net Worth in 2026
The poker world's wealth distribution tells the story of who dominated high-stakes games over the past two decades. Several names dominate the convers…
Arnaud Mimran, Poker’s Convicted Fraudster, Now Facing a Murder Trial
French poker businessman Arnaud Mimran faces murder charges following his arrest in Paris on January 20th. Mimran, previously convicted for his involv…
Unlocking the Mystery: Early Stage Mystery Bounty Tournament Strategy
Mystery Bounty tournaments have exploded across live and online poker rooms over the last five years, yet most players still treat them like pure luck…
The Lodge Hosts a Second WPT Prime Championship This Fall
The Lodge Card Club in Austin runs the WPT Prime Championship for a second time this fall, bringing a $1,100 buy-in tournament with a $1 million guara…
Indian Poker: Rules, Strategy & How to Play Blind Man’s Bluff
Indian poker flips traditional poker upside down. Your own card sits on your forehead, visible to everyone at the table except you. You see every oppo…
Alex Foxen Reclaims The WSOP Player Of The Year Lead From Shaun Deeb
Alex Foxen has seized the WSOP Player of the Year lead from Shaun Deeb, marking the second lead change in as many weeks. The two rivals now find thems…
3 Times You Should Bet Big on the Turn (And 3 Times You Shouldn’t)
Turn bet sizing separates winners from losers in poker. The difference between a small bet and a large bet on fourth street can swing thousands of dol…
Daniel Negreanu Wins Eighth WSOP Bracelet in $100K PLO High Roller
Daniel Negreanu captured his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet by dominating the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller event. He defeated a competi…
Postlegate Explained: What Happened to Mike Postle
Mike Postle's cheating scandal resurfaces as the poker community revisits one of the game's most infamous cases. The Stones Gambling Hall regular alle…
Phil Ivey’s $10 Million Borgata Case: How the Edge-Sorting Saga Ended
Phil Ivey's decade-long legal battle with Atlantic City's Borgata casino concluded with a loss. A judge ruled that Ivey's edge-sorting technique viola…
Negreanu Triples Up, Carries Momentum Into WSOP $100K PLO Day 2
Daniel Negreanu tripled his stack in the opening session of the WSOP's $100,000 PLO High Roller, building serious momentum heading into Day 2. The six…
Daniel Dvoress Wins Three Triton Titles as Modern Tournament Mastery Launches
Daniel Dvoress has captured three titles at the Triton poker series, timing his dominant run perfectly with the launch of his Modern Tournament Master…
How to Defend Against Large Flop C-Bets in Poker Tournaments
Large flop c-bets create a common tournament problem: fold too much and you bleed chips, fight back carelessly and you hemorrhage them faster. Leo Son…
Phil Hellmuth and Kathy Sanborn; 36 Years of Harmony Between Psychiatrist and Poker Pro
Phil Hellmuth and Dr. Kathy Sanborn have built a 36-year marriage that bridges two vastly different worlds. The Poker Brat's competitive intensity at …
Sneak Peek: Modern Tournament Mastery w/ Tim Adams & Dan Dvoress ft. Stephen Chidwick
Upswing Poker drops a preview of its new Modern Tournament Mastery course, featuring Tim Adams, Dan Dvoress, and Stephen Chidwick. The trio of respect…
Timothy Adams Breaks Down ChatGPT’s Poker Logic
Timothy Adams and Mike Brady recently compared real poker analysis with ChatGPT's hand evaluations in a head-to-head breakdown. The two players review…
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