May 2024

Nearly 300 in the Field on Day 1a at WPT Choctaw Championship

With one of two opening flights in the books at the $3,800 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) Choctaw Championship, the field is about to crack the 300-entrant mark. Day 1b will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. Those who didn’t make it through Day 1a are eligible to come […]

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Compete in the Inaugural PokerStars SCOOP League; Special Home Games on May 2-3

The 2024 PokerStars Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) runs from May 5 through May 29. It features 128 events and a staggering $75 million in combined guaranteed prize pools. Plenty of new tournaments have added to the excitement, but the inaugural SCOOP League has captured the poker community’s attention. The SCOOP League runs throughout the series

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The EA Poker Tour Heads to Dusk Till Dawn For an 11-Day Extravaganza

The EA Poker Tour (EAPT) is currently in sunny Cyprus, where it is part of the Mediterranean Poker Party and the EAPT Grand Final but plans are already afoot for when those festivals end. Between May 15 and May 26, the EAPT will take over the home of British poker, Dusk Till Dawn for the EAPT UK festival. Most EAPT Main

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The Grand Prix Turbo Series Miami Edition Returns to Global Poker From May 3-5

Get ready to put the pedal to the metal this weekend because the Grand Prix Turbo Series Miami Edition returns to Global Poker from May 3-5. This online event is the first of four exhilarating rides throughout 2024, giving Global Poker players the chance to play for some amazing prizes. The exciting Grand Prix Turbo Series Miami features 24 tournaments —

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Weekend Preview: Online Poker Festivals Start With a Bang

The weekend is upon us and that means many PokerNews readers are making plans to get their grind on in some online poker tournaments. With the $75 million guaranteed Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) kicking off at PokerStars and the rake-free WPT Global Spring Festival shuffling up and dealing for the first time on May 5, where better to play some prestigious

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“Action Dan” Wins Massive $493,400 Pot On The Lodge Livestream

Rising Action The massive pot took place on the Sunday stream. The game was $200/$400 no limit hold’em with Nik Airball and Doug Polk at the table driving a lot of the action up to that point. The hand in question got going when Action Dan picked up A♠J♠ in the low-jack. He opened the action by raising the $800 straddle

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888poker Strategy: Quality Sleep Upgrades Poker Performance

Regular sleep patterns are rarely part of the professional poker player’s life. Every serious poker player can tell you a story about playing a forty-eight-hour shift, staying up late because the deck was hot, or playing the online poker Sunday grind until work started on Monday. However, bad sleep isn’t just bad for your health—increasing the risk

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7 Tips to Take Your Poker Game From “Meh” to Amazing: Lessons for Online Rummy Players

Improving your poker game can be a transformative experience, offering deeper insights into strategy, discipline, and skill. These seven tips, tailored for poker, can also enhance your online rummy gameplay. Let’s delve into how these tips can elevate your rummy game from ordinary to extraordinary. 1. Understand the Fundamentals Poker Insight: Mastering the basics of

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Two Tournament-Defining Hands Alec Torelli Played on Day 5 of the 2023 WSOP Main Event: Lessons for Online Rummy Players

Alec Torelli’s performance on Day 5 of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event was marked by two pivotal hands that showcased his strategic prowess and mental acuity. These hands provide valuable lessons for online rummy players aiming to enhance their gameplay. This article analyzes Torelli’s tournament-defining hands and extracts key takeaways that

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Tom Dwan and Wesley Battle in the Biggest Pot in TV Poker History: Lessons for Online Rummy Players

The poker world was abuzz when Tom Dwan and Wesley engaged in an epic showdown, resulting in the biggest pot in TV poker history. The intense battle, marked by strategic brilliance and psychological warfare, offers invaluable insights for online rummy players. This article explores the critical elements of this legendary poker hand and translates these

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