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Once you have played poker long enough, particularly at micro or low buy-in stakes, you will come across a player who, for whatever reason, wants to try and bluff at every other pot. We call this type of player a ‘maniac’ or ‘aggro fish.’ To be able to properly defend against this type of player […]
Poker has been a popular game for over a hundred years. Its enduring appeal can be largely attributed to its incredible competitive scene, drawing large audiences worldwide and captivating even casual fans. With televised events, huge cash prizes, and talented players battling it out at the table, the world of professional poker is a non-stop […]
The tournament was not offering the kind of money that would change the lives of any of the four high stakes players who had arrived in Barcelona to play at Antonio Molina’s apartment. That didn’t matter to any of them, however. Each of them was hunting for a crucial piece of information that would allow […]
So, you want to hear about poker prop bets, do you? Well, strap in, my friend, because I’ve got some stories to tell you. As a poker player and writer, I have always been fascinated by the strange and wondrous things that people do for fun. One of the most curious phenomena in the world […]
Aleks Ponakovs Breaks Through in the Super MILLION$ for $376,000 Latvian WSOP bracelet winner and high stake professional Aleks Ponakovs ended his Super MILLION$ famine last night as he took down the latest thrilling installment of the GGPoker series. Costing $10,300 to enter, the 2023 season of Super MILLION$ has already featured some big name […]
The World Series of Poker began in 1970. What started as a private gathering of seven poker legends has blossomed into poker’s most prestigious tournament series. High-stakes competition attracts many players, each hungry for fame and fortune. Their matches are broadcast, inspiring a new generation to take the mantle. This cycle has been going on […]
Poker’s many variants are the reason for the game’s incredibly broad appeal. Even if you don’t like one form of poker like Texas Hold’em, there are countless other to try. The additional variety also means veterans feeling burnt out can simply try poker in a different form to rekindle their passion. If you haven’t left […]
Competitive poker may only be around 50 years old, but it’s had more than a few memorable moments and stories. It also had numerous outstanding players, as the best of the best become part of poker history. One such notable poker player is Dan Smith. Player Overview Dan Smith is an American professional poker player, […]
They woke mid-afternoon, having earned the kind of sleep only lovers do. “Sammy, why do we meet like this?” Sofia asked as she sat at the gilt-edged make-up desk, blinking slowly into the mirror as she reapplied mascara. “In Barcelona or in bed? I think we both know the reason we end up in bed […]
Two weeks ago, I mentioned that I was heading to Vegas for a much needed vacation – my last vacation was January 2019 – away from any and all responsibilities and words. Do not misunderstand, as a father and husband, my family means the world to me and I would do anything for them but […]
Andriy Lyubovetskiy Wins Super MILLION$ for $1.1 million There was a new winner of the GGPoker Super MILLION$ this week as the Ukrainian poker professional, Andriy Lyubovetskiy, took down the event for a score of $1.1 million. The Ukrainian, who won his first WSOP-E bracelet in 2021 when he won the €25,000-entry Platinum High Roller […]
Professional poker is relatively young, having started in 1970 with the creation of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Despite this, it has its fair share of fantastic moments and legendary players. There are many timeless legends like Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, and Johnny Moss. As poker continues to flourish, more new pros are born. […]
