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Poker

57 Poker Terms And Slang Phrases You Need To Know

If you're a beginner poker player then it's worth getting to grips with some slang and common phrases to feel like an insider. Knowing it won't make you a better player but at least you'll be able to understand what others are talking about and will...

November 14, 2022 10 min read
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Poker

Top 20 Texas Hold ‘em Books You Need To Read ASAP

With plenty of news sites and blogs floating around, there is an infinite choice of poker content online. That being said, reading an actual book is a completely different experience, so let me share a list of the top 20 poker books for Texas Hold ‘em...

October 12, 2022 14 min read
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Guides, Poker

How The Ace Of Spades Became Known As The “Death Card”

Even if you’re not all that familiar with this long-held association of the Ace of Spades and the “Death Card,”...
September 30, 2022 5 min read
Rake in poker
Poker

Poker Basics: How Casinos Make Money On Poker

It is no secret that casinos are in the business of making money. From roulette to slots, every single game...
September 9, 2022 5 min read
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Poker

The Best Free Online Poker Sites With Play Money Option

Poker is one of the most entertaining and exciting card games, and most people who have had a chance to...
September 2, 2022 6 min read
Man tilting and throwing his laptop during an online poker game
Guides, Poker

How To Avoid Tilting In Poker

Tilting is when you let your emotions take over in poker. You start making decisions based on your feelings instead...
August 5, 2022 8 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker, Top 10s

Top 10 Poker Players Worth Following On Twitter

If you consider yourself a poker fan, you probably know that Twitter is the platform of choice for many pros....
July 27, 2022 4 min read
Humberto Brenes
Poker

Not Sure What Poker Card Protector To Use? These 7 Ideas Will Help You Pick

Poker card protectors have become very popular over the years and are used by many players as a trademark item....
July 15, 2022 6 min read
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Poker

What’s The Deal With WSOP Security?

Being the world’s biggest poker competition, the World Series of Poker invests a lot of resources into its security. But...
July 2, 2022 5 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks, Top 10s

Top 10 Most Common Texas Hold’em Poker Mistakes You Need To Avoid

If you've just started playing poker, then it's worth being aware of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em and...
June 29, 2022 6 min read
Koray Aldemir
Poker

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About WSOP Bracelets

The WSOP has been awarding bracelets to the winners for decades now, and if you’ve ever wanted to know why,...
June 18, 2022 6 min read
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Poker

Why Are Some People Naturally Good At Poker – Is It Down To DNA?

In the past couple of decades, many people have turned to poker as a career. Almost limitless potential to make...
June 10, 2022 7 min read
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Poker

Would WSOP Still Be Popular If You Couldn’t See Players’ Hole Cards?

Poker owes a great deal of its popularity to TV exposure. Although the game has been on our screens for...
June 8, 2022 5 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker

Top 10 Biggest Poker Scandals Of All Time

The world of poker has seen its fair share of scandals over the years. Some have had a huge impact...
May 19, 2022 13 min read
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Poker

Why Slow Rolling In Poker Is A Problem – And Seriously Terrible Etiquette

Even though one of the main goals in poker is to throw your opponent off balance and force them to...
May 10, 2022 3 min read
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Poker

The Amazing Story Of The Poker Hole Card Cam & How It Changed The Game Forever

Over the years, there have been several significant moments for poker. Moneymaker’s victory in the 2003 Main Event is often...
May 4, 2022 5 min read
Poker

17 Unwritten Rules of Poker That Every Player Needs To Know About

Having a good understanding of poker etiquette and unwritten rules will improve the game and atmosphere at the table for...
April 25, 2022 10 min read
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How-To, Poker

How To Play 5 Card Draw Poker

5 Card Draw Poker: What You Need to Know Playing Order: In 5 Card Draw Poker, players operate in a...
April 16, 2022 7 min read
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Poker

7 Top Tips For Dealing With Bad Beats In Poker

Losses in poker are inevitable - no matter how good you are. Whether you’re playing cash games or tournaments, you...
April 10, 2022 8 min read
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Poker, Strategy

How To Play Short Deck Hold’em Poker

Texas Hold’em has dominated the poker world for over two decades now, and if there’s one thing many players can...
March 31, 2022 7 min read
Scotty Nguyen
Poker

10 Poker Players Who Went Broke

Over the decades, the great game of poker has made many poor people into millionaires while simultaneously costing others a...
March 24, 2022 7 min read
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Poker

Can You Count Cards in Poker?

Card counting is a popular technique used to gain an advantage in all types of card games, in particular blackjack....
March 18, 2022 5 min read
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Poker

No, Online Poker Isn’t Rigged

If you have ever played online poker, you have probably been on the receiving end of some major bad beats,...
March 14, 2022 5 min read
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Poker

The Story Behind The Iconic “Dogs Playing Poker” Painting

US painter Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’siconic Dogs Playing Poker is one of the most recognizable paintings in the gambling world and...
February 13, 2022 4 min read
WSOP Player of the Year Points System Explained
Guides, Poker

How Does The WSOP Player Of The Year Points System Work?

The World Series of Poker is best known for its bracelets since winning one of these golden trinkets is a...
January 12, 2022 7 min read
WSOP 2021
Poker

Looking Back At WSOP 2021, What Do The Numbers Tell Us?

In the 88 tournaments the 2021 WSOP saw just shy of 120,000 entries across the board (excludes the 11 online...
January 10, 2022 7 min read
Poker, Top 10s

The Top 10 Biggest Main Event Winnings Of All Time

As you might know, poker surged in popularity after 2003. Ever since, Main Events have had huge fields with the...
November 8, 2021 7 min read
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Poker

7 Of The Most Controversial Poker Hands In History

Poker is a very exciting and highly emotional game. With all the massive pots, big bluffs, and tough river calls,...
November 3, 2021 9 min read
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Poker

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About WSOP Chips And Cards

No matter how many events there are on the WSOP schedule or how many people make their way to Las...
October 29, 2021 5 min read
WSOP 2019
Poker

Your Odds Of Winning WSOP Suck, But Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Think About It

Winning a WSOP tournament is a lifelong dream of many poker players, amateurs, and pros alike. In addition to the...
October 15, 2021 6 min read
Wsop tax
Poker

Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Rake And Taxes In WSOP

When you hear players and the media talk about the WSOP, you hear all about buy-ins, big wins, and crazy...
October 8, 2021 7 min read
WSOPE
Poker

WSOP Beyond Vegas: What Other World Series Events Are There?

When talking about the World Series of Poker, most people refer to the yearly festival taking place in Las Vegas....
October 2, 2021 6 min read
Jack Effel
Guides, Poker

Who’s In Charge Of The WSOP? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Each summer, hundreds of thousands of players head to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. With thousands of...
September 28, 2021 6 min read
WSOP 2021
Poker

Confused About WSOP 2021 Events? This Guide Explains Everything You Need To Know

There’s only a couple of weeks to go before WSOP 2021 kicks off on September 30 in Las Vegas. If...
September 16, 2021 6 min read
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Guides, How-To, Poker

The 6 Most Common Poker Tells You Need To Know About

Bluffing is an essential part of poker. You need to know how to bluff as well as how to spot...
August 25, 2021 8 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker

What Do Poker Players Do When They Retire?

Professional poker players might enjoy what many of us consider to be a privileged working life, but just like in...
August 19, 2021 7 min read
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How-To, Poker

How To Take Notes In Poker That Are Actually Useful

In poker, much like in life, information is power. “Knowing your opponents’ tendencies in all sorts of preflop and postflop...
July 28, 2021 8 min read
WSOP Main Event
Poker

We Analyzed Every WSOP Winner Since 2003 To See If A Certain Personality Makes You A Born Champion

It’s safe to say that taking down the Main Event is the dream of almost every amateur and professional poker...
July 4, 2021 13 min read
WSOP
Poker

Why Aren’t There More Women Playing Poker?

One of the best things about poker is that it’s a game available to everyone. Regardless of your age, profession,...
May 30, 2021 7 min read
WSOP 2020
Poker

WSOP Laws and Regulation: Which Countries Can Play WSOP Now It’s Online?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world had to change and adapt in many ways in 2020. The poker industry...
May 10, 2021 7 min read