Poker is the quintessential American game, one that combines skill, chance and imperfect information. Its terms – bluffing, raising the stakes, ace in the hole, holding all the cards, etc. – saturate discussions on competition. Poker and its academic cousin, game theory, have been used to study how to maximize results in negotiations and conflict. […]
Baazi Games is one of the country’s leading online game start-ups, comprised of four local game brands (BallBaazi.com, PokerBaazi.com, MapBaazi.com and Baazi Mobile Gaming) which will host the second edition of India’s largest online poker tournament – National Series of Poker. The tournament series offers both new and experienced poker players an equal chance to […]
fans of poker and the story of the game may want to check the next Potter & Potter Gaming Memorabilia Auction. From antique gaming equipment to vintage playing cards, the event offers plenty for collectors and poker players. The auction takes place from March 17-18 and also provides insight into the casino industry and the […]
the Russian invasion of Ukraine a week ago shocked the world to the core. Weeks of postures had fooled even the most knowledgeable observers into thinking it was all for show. And now the mainstream media is making headlines mentioning nuclear weapons and Armageddon. The world has changed a lot in the past seven days, […]
French poker player Johan ‘Yoh Viral’ Guilbert sat down with Jeff Gross to discuss high-stakes poker and the use case for cryptocurrencies in tournaments and gambling. In the highly anticipated second episode of the Coin Rivet podcast, Yoh Viral then gave his Bitcoin and Ethereum price prediction by January 2023. “It’s tough because I sold […]
the BetMGM Bounty Blitz Poker Fest is the latest tournament series announced by the partypoker american network. The series features up to three events each night in New Jersey. The tournament series guarantees over $200,000 in prize pool winnings. The poker series takes off from February 20-27 and will feature 24 events with buy-ins rranging […]
One of the biggest buzz lately in the poker community has been talking about NFT. These are digital collectibles and NFT stands for “non-fungible tokens” – and seems to be the talk of the industry. Those “tokens” are digital moments and can be collected like baseball cards – only in a format that offers even […]
Online poker in the United States could soon get a big boost as it seems shared liquidity is just around the corner. This is because an ongoing lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice on the interpretation of the Wire Act by a previous administration, coupled with recent developments in from michigan deployment of […]
Affilka by SOFTSWISS expands the capabilities of its affiliate marketing tracking platform with the launch of a new module for poker sites. Affilka can now provide its services not only to online casinos and sportsbooks, but also to online poker sites. The new poker module will be allow customers operating online poker sites to also […]
Poker tournaments bring semi-professional and professional players together in exciting competition and the chance to win big bucks. Poker tournaments are considered one of the strongest tests of a player’s character. Many players enjoy the chance to enter a poker tournament and win big. While others aren’t equipped for the long hours and mental demands […]
Reading time: 3 minutes Affilka by SOFTSWISS expands the capabilities of its affiliate marketing tracking platform with the launch of a new module for poker sites. Affilka can now provide its services not only to online casinos and sportsbooks, but also to online poker sites. The new poker module will allow customers operating online poker […]
It’s fun to watch massive money games on TV. Huge pot after huge pot, so much action and millions of dollars at stake in a game that only lasts a few hours. But are these games really real? Or are you just witnessing the poker version of reality TV? When this famous pro throws a […]
Marketed as a “free-to-play” game in the metaverse, access to ICE Poker is locked behind the ownership of a portable – which now commands a minimum price of 2.4 ETH ($6900) on marketplaces like OpenSea. An example of the wearables available at ICE Poker, which have proven to be a hit with online poker players […]
Poker players’ fascination with NFTs has reached record highs over the past few months, with several prominent professional players like Bill PerkinsJeff Gross and Mike McDonald all use NFTs as social media profile pictures. The phenomenon coincides with a stage in online poker where the skill gap is narrowing between professionals and amateurs. An excess […]
62 tables less than before the pandemic Encore Boston Harbor, one of only two resort-style casinos in Massachusetts, finally reopened its poker room on Monday, January 31. It’s been a long wait for impatient poker players, as casinos across the state closed – along with most casinos in the US – in March 2020 at […]
You may have played poker before, but there are many different things you need to know to play the game well, starting with the basics. Poker is a game of strategy and skill, which means you have to learn to make good decisions every time you play to stand a chance against other skilled opponents. […]
January 25, 2022 Law & Politics Poker players in Dallas, Texas fear they will have to find a new place to play after city officials informed several poker room operators last week that their occupancy permits were revoked. Texas Card House players in Dallas may have to find a new location after the city revoked […]
In Washington Square Park, they don’t accept raffles. The first time I sat down at a black marble table to play one of Manhattan’s famous chess hustlers, I resisted the attack and simplified into a theoretically drawn endgame, just how close the two players were to each other. usually shook hands. But the time left […]
Globally today, online games are no longer just an entertainment or pastime that a select few indulge in to kill time; it is a serious and growing business. India’s online gaming market is also experiencing a paradigm shift and growing at an exponential rate, with its growing middle class willing to shell out cash for […]
January 19, 2022 Tournaments and cash games English poker rooms will resume business as usual next week following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that all Plan B COVID restrictions will be lifted. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all Plan B restrictions in England will end on January 26, meaning no more face masks […]
Poker players are going crazy for ClubESOP, a new subscription site that offers 100% legal online poker. As long as users are 18, they can compete and win prizes. Best of all, there is no buy-in, no deposit, no rake, and no risk to players as the site operates under raffle rules. Players register for […]
With the new year approaching, it’s time to make some poker resolutions and try to make 2022 really matter. For poker players, the question of motivation and goals always plays an important role, so I wanted to touch on the best poker goals you can set for yourself as the new year approaches. The truth […]
January 6, 2022 Tournaments & Cash Games Putting the “global” in the Global Poker Index, the GPI awarded Player of the Year honors to players from 56 countries around the world based on their performance in various poker tournaments throughout 2021. Daniel Negreanu is GPI’s Player of the Year for Canada (Image: Mark Gorman / […]
introduction Those looking to switch from casino table games to poker regularly cite the same reason for their desire to get started: to take control of their chances of beating the house. Spend enough time in a casino and you will conclude that there are particular games with slightly higher odds of winning. Poker has […]
You may have heard of the fury brought on in the world in the last 2 months, one of them is the Metaverse and the other is a word and 3 letters: NFT. If you do a Google search now, you will see that these words are among the most searched topics on the internet. […]
January 5, 2022 Tournaments & Cash Games The Global Poker Index crowned Ali Imsirovic as their Global Player of the Year for 2021. The popular player tracking site also recognized Nadya Magnus as their female POY and David Mzareulov as their first POY Mid-Stakes for topping the rankings. tournaments with buy-ins of $ 2,500 or […]
The Internet has revolutionized the game of poker. Gamers can enjoy their favorite games from the comfort of their home, office, or anywhere in the world, as long as they have an internet connection. The best online poker players in the world have similar characteristics. They can play at multiple tables, compete in nosebleed stakes […]
January 03, 2022 Matthew pitt Are you planning to enter the world of online poker in 2022? The start of a new year gives us a new slate to work on and now is the perfect time to embark on a new poker adventure. 2022 is shaping up to be an incredible year for online […]
Do you dream of becoming a professional poker player? Do you want to play in casinos or online and earn money? It is a dream that many people have, but few can make it come true. You don’t have to be a professional to make some extra cash on top of your full-time job from […]
A new poker room could arrive in Florida as owner of former Jai-Alai fronton in Orlando tries to turn the facility into a giant entertainment complex that would contain gaming facilities. Richard Birdoff, owner of RD Management, a New York-based company that owns the building and the land surrounding it, submitted plans several years ago […]
Professional poker players and esports pros have a lot in common. They both work hard to be the best at their profession, they both play games that require skill and strategy, and they both spend hours every day practicing their craft. As such, it’s no surprise that we see similarities between these two groups of […]
After weeks of debating whether or not he should do it, Michael Graydon posted a simple appeal to his few hundred followers on Twitter on October 27. “In March of this year, I was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer,” the 40-year-old wrote from his home in Moody, Alabama. “Due to the location of my tumor, […]
Over the past 20 years, poker has grown from being a simple gambling activity to being one of the most popular games in the world and a hobby enjoyed around the world. Today, poker is arguably the most played card game in the world, and since the mid-2000s it has become a cultural phenomenon and […]
December 14, 2021 Tournaments & Cash Games The Bicycle Casino is back with its “Quantum” tournaments – and not everyone is happy. A group of Los Angeles poker players are boycotting the events, claiming they are unfair and lead recreational players into shark infested waters. A flyer circulating on Facebook hopes to quell a popular […]
December 14, 2021 Law and Politics No pass, no entry. This is the possible future for poker tournament players in England as Parliament considers new COVID-19 rules that could go into effect as early as Wednesday. COVID passes are expected to become an entry requirement for poker tournaments in England following new government guidelines. (Image: […]
Michael Graydon, a father of two from Birmingham, Alabama, was recently diagnosed with a slow-growing brain tumor, but he didn’t let his diagnosis stop him from achieving his goals. Since receiving his diagnosis, he has been invited to the World Series of Poker Main Event to compete alongside some of the greatest poker players alive […]
Many poker players are starting to take an interest in investing in crypto. They love to play the game, but they want to be able to withdraw their winnings – and see their winnings eventually appreciate over time after investing them properly. Why is crypto so popular among poker players then? One of the reasons […]
On Friday, Virtue Gaming, a decentralized online poker platform built on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, launched the first play-to-earn digital poker casino in the United States. In the United States, only six states (Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Michigan) have legalized and currently regulate online poker. The country has been slow to […]
Think outside the box when it comes to gifting the poker player of your life. The holidays are here and that means it’s time, once again, to pick out some choice items that will make the perfect gift for the poker players in your life. After the trash year that 2020 was, 2021 has turned […]
02 December 2021 Jon sofen Boston Harbor again, a Wynn Resorts property of the Northeast, will reopen its poker room in February 2022 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. But the game room will have limited tables and hours, which will cause many locals to wonder why it is even reopening. […]
The rise of online poker in South Africa Being one of Africa’s fastest growing countries, South Africa is a hotbed for a lot of development. With improvements such as internet penetration and better infrastructure, we have seen the rise of many industries. These included entertainment, electronic commerce and even gambling. Gambling is generally a very […]
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25 November 2021 Ascending Poker Black Friday is the busiest day for shoppers around the world, with consumers looking high and low for a bargain. Poker players are renowned value hunters too, and what better than having 25% off the price of all Upswing Poker content? That’s right, from November 26th to 29th any Upswing […]
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) appear to be coming back from a recent lull with jaw-dropping valuations and spikes in volume on platforms like OpenSea as several top poker players lead the charge. The likes of CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club now have floor prices of 100ETH ($440,000) and 45ETH ($198,000) respectively, while newer “play to […]
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) appear to be coming back from a recent lull with jaw-dropping valuations and volume spikes on platforms like OpenSea as several top poker players lead the charge. The likes of CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club now have floor prices of 100ETH ($ 440,000) and 45ETH ($ 198,000) respectively, while newer ‘play […]
Poker is one of the most famous games. And with the pandemic, more and more people have taken to online poker because it acts as brain pumps. So if you want to indulge in something that requires your 100% concentration and strengthens your brain and nerve cells, then playing poker is the right option for […]
Octro Inc, an Indian mobile gaming company, recently announced the global launch of a 3D poker application called Octro Poker. Funded by Sequoia Capital, Octro already operates the hit TeenPatti, a 3-card mobile casino game in India that has repeatedly ranked as the number one and most played game in the world. Octro’s success with […]
One of the advantages of poker is that it is a game that is accessible to everyone. No matter what your age, profession or gender, you can learn and enjoy poker online and live without any real obstacles. At least that’s how it is in theory, but poker is largely dominated by male players. If […]
2020 was by far the worst time for live poker. The coronavirus pandemic has closed card rooms and casinos around the world, and all major competitions have been canceled or moved online. It was a blow to the poker industry, which, to its credit, has managed to pick up the pieces and come up with […]
NEW DELHI, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Octro Inc, india The leader in mobile gaming has announced the global launch of Octro Poker, one of the world’s most immersive 3D poker apps. The game is available to be played in real time in different modes like Blind Poker, 5 Card Poker, Slots in Texas Hold’em […]
NEW DELHI, May 3, 2021 / CNW / – Octro Inc, india The leading mobile gaming company has announced the global launch of Octro Poker, one of the world’s most immersive 3D poker apps. The game is available to be played in real time in different modes like Blind Poker, 5 Card Poker, Slots in […]
An underground Tokyo poker club with links to Japan’s largest organized crime syndicate, Yakuza, was raided after authorities received anonymous reports that the game was helping fund the group. Several local media are reporting that the game was raided on April 24, and undisclosed poker tables, chips, playing cards and cash were seized. Police said […]
March 10, 2021 Scandals and crimes It seems the images of people playing poker around the world were too much for a bunch of poker-starved Britons to bear last week. 26 Britons have been fined £800 each after breaking COVID rules by playing poker at an office linked to Roberto’s Bar & Bistro. (Image: Facebook/de […]
Go ahead, coronavirus, close schools and businesses, and feel free to cancel weddings and graduations. Just keep your damn viral mitts out of the poker game. Thanks to modern technology — not to mention the eternal tendency for guys to be guys — a poker club of now-adult St. Louis kids hasn’t let the pandemic […]
If you can earn millions of dollars in a career doing anything, there has to be an element of skill involved. If it was all luck, our perception of the world would be challenged, working hard to succeed would mean nothing. Bill Gates, a stroke of luck? Impossible. The famous poker players we’re going to […]
It is no lie that online poker has grown in popularity very rapidly in recent years. This is mainly due to the fact that it is no longer a game reserved for the most expert users, allowing everyone to jump in and learn little by little. Poker Club is the perfect example of bringing poker […]
If you have followed my articles so far or read my book, A billion dollar heist in Hollywood, then you know my story as a card mechanic and poker con artist. Throughout my career playing high stakes poker in Hollywood, I have seen just about every scam that could be done with a deck of […]
Here is a list of the best places to play online poker games from home. Tournaments and cash games are available, for both mobile and desktop platforms. The global pandemic, social distancing, quarantine and closure of casinos and card rooms have been devastating for live poker games, especially home friendly games. Live poker mixes physical […]
People often ask me the best ways to improve your poker game. And the answer is multiple. There are a number of different strategies (both at and off the poker tables) that I recommend to help you improve your poker game quickly. Here are the top 10 ways to improve your poker game and start […]
June 10, 2020 Poker strategy Cash games in live poker rooms are just starting to reopen. Despite this, many of us in the United States play online games that we have created with other gamers. Someone we work with here at CardsChat may or may not have been extremely excited in their private home online […]
09:51March, 31st How the poker games of the rich and famous differ from your Game at home? The stakes are probably higher to begin with, but it turns out that the chat is largely the same. Andy Bellin, Director of Lovelace and writer on the next one Film by Phil Ivey, wrote a essay for […]
A video from a London poker club has gone viral, showing players playing with rolls of toilet paper. Earlier this week, a video went viral featuring poker players at the Eltham Terrace Club in the UK play with toilet paper rolls instead of tokens. While the game was intended to present a bit of levity […]
March 23, 2020 Latest poker news The novel coronavirus may be causing a boom for online poker operators, but a club in the UK has divided opinion on its view of the crisis. Toilet paper game sparks outrage as English poker club tries to bring smiles during the coronavirus crisis. (Image: Twitter / @ ElthamTerrace) […]
March 18, 2020 Latest Poker News “Rounders” co-writer Brian Koppelman isn’t letting the coronavirus slow down his weekly poker game. Just as working from home is becoming the American norm, the New York film producer is using some of the same online tools for remote offices to keep his home game together. “Rounders” co-writer Brian […]
It’s no secret that casinos are all about making money. Every game, be it roulette, blackjack, baccarat, or slots, has an inherent advantage for the casino which is commonly referred to as the house edge. The advantage is usually on the order of a few percentage points (different from game to game), ensuring that over […]
Twitter users advanced the allegations against the poker player during the “Stones Live” casino poker game video stream. CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — The Stones Gambling Hall in Citrus Heights, Calif., has hired a former U.S. attorney to investigate allegations of a cheating poker player. Attorney Michael Lipman was hired by the casino to investigate. He […]
While fun to play, poker isn’t always the most user-friendly game out there. Emotions often run at the tables, and things can heat up pretty quickly, that’s just the nature of the game. While it can be boring at times, it’s this very aspect that draws many players to poker over. so many other options. […]
February 19, 2019 Ashley Adams I visit poker rooms at all hours, in all kinds of places. I regularly see poker players blowing up their bankroll when they should have left. When it comes to poker strategy, 99% of it is about what you should be doing at the poker table. Today I would like […]
While poker has become synonymous with Texas Hold’em, the truth is that there are several variations of the game. If you want to try a new form of poker, here are some popular poker variations: texas-holdem The most popular poker game of all, Texas Hold’em poker is a great way for beginners to start playing […]
The Chinese government scored another victory Monday to gain more control over people’s privacy when tech giant Tencent announced it would shut down a popular poker app. The ad was not out of left field. The move follows reports in April that China no longer considers poker a competitive mental sport. Beijing reportedly said it […]
Aug 26, 2018 Matthew pitt The group of stars started rolling out a new social poker game, Play PokerStars, to residents of the United States and Australia which gives them the opportunity to replay online poker. Poker players in the United States and Australia have had a tough time in recent years, with real money […]
New York authorities said on Friday they had busted a clandestine poker operation that used social networking site Meetup.com to find players. The New York City Special Narcotics Attorney’s Office said 32 people have been arrested for narcotics, money laundering and gambling. Authorities alleged David Diaz, 52, of New York City, was the “boss” of […]
March 01, 2018 There are literally thousands of articles on improving your skills at the poker table. But I would like to discuss a different skill that is less often considered. Instead of addressing what you do at the table, I want to talk about finding the right table. Here are six steps you can […]
Czech casino owner Leon Tsoukernik says Aria’s poker staff doused him with alcohol, costing him $3 million in a high-stakes poker match against an Australian professional, according to court documents recently filed by Tsoukernik. Poker pro Matthew Kirk has filed a lawsuit against Tsoukernik after the two played an early morning one-on-one match ahead of […]
October 16, 2017 Robert woolley Ed. note: for those who might have missed it before, we are taking back Robert woolleyseries of articles for poker players new to live poker. The series is ideal for newcomers, and probably useful for those with casino and poker room experience as well. * * * * * “The […]
A $3 million trade at an Aria poker table is now at the center of a lawsuit filed in Clark County Court. In late May, Australian poker pro Matthew Kirk, known for his unorthodox play, passed $500,000 and $1 million in chip raises to Czech casino owner and entrepreneur Leon Tsoukernik. At least two other […]
September 27, 2016 For the new ones, online poker can be a very scary thing. Maybe you know your poker hands and have your poker strategy ready to go, but that’s in land-based casinos. The last thing you want to do is lose your internet connection, so this is perhaps the sixth unspoken tip for […]
September 22, 2016 Ashley adams You can certainly play poker without eating or drinking. I have done this several times in a casino, and even in home games. But given the choice, why would you want to? There are many options for obtaining food for your poker game. Let’s take a look at them, each […]
September 01, 2016 Ashley adams There are generally two formats that you can stream for your home poker game: a tournament or a cash game. Let’s take a look at each of them and give us some food for thought to decide which one you want to have. Tournaments vs Cash Games A home poker […]
August 17, 2016 Ashley adams There are all kinds of things to consider when thinking about the perfect lineup for your home game. Do you want a table full of fish – easy to operate and simple to read, that makes bad calls, rarely raises, but can be relied on to call you when you […]
While it’s certainly true that the thrill of playing poker in a casino around a table with real people can’t be beat, online casino poker has grown in popularity over the years with millions of players flooding the lobbies to test their wits and strategies in Texas. Hold’em, the most important form of the age-old […]
June 17, 2015 Ashley adams You love casino poker. And you like to play online. But you’ve decided that you’d like to try your hand at hosting a game at home. It’s more convenient, you won’t have to pay a rake, and you hope you have a good time playing with people you know rather […]
February 18, 2015 Some things are unequivocal wrong for poker. Cheating. Tanking for routine, inconsequential decisions. And slow rolling. Some things are unequivocal Well for poker, such as many new players entering the game or, at some point, the availability of online poker across the United States. And some things are more mixed. Take, for […]
A wealthy Dubai-based investor is suing a London casino after accusing two poker players of colluding against him at high stakes. According to Telegraphan expert witness in the case claims that Iraj Parvizi was deceived by poker players Josh Gould and Roland de Wolfe. De Wolfe has wins over the TPE and WPTin addition to […]
August 28, 2013 Delaware’s plans to launch the first real-money regulated online casino in the United States took a big step forward on Wednesday. The three state casinos have launched a free online gambling site that offers poker, slots, blackjack and roulette games. The free game site, available at Facebook through the DoubleDownCasino platform, will […]
A home poker game can get a little stale if your group plays the same format week after week. But there’s no reason you can’t spice things up once in a while by adding a theme or changing the game’s format. If your home game needs a little more oomph, here are 10 ways to […]
The legendary Johnny Chan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Johnny_Chan.jpg LAS VEGAS (AP) — A never-before-seen $1 million buy-in tournament at the World Series of Poker this year will generate the biggest prize in poker history at more than $12 million — and potentially more if played. other players enter. Series officials planned to announce Thursday that 30 players have […]