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Typical opponents in online poker

August 12, 2022 at 6:10 PM |

In this article, we'll go over some fundamental strategies for reading poker opponents.

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Liv Boeree Gives Interview at EPT London

October 1, 2010 at 3:31 PM |

Liv Boeree is all over the media at the moment, the BBC and many poker media are interested in her now because of her signing with PokerStars (we already wrote about). In this video she talks to Card Player about going pro at PokerStars, her exposure to mainstream media, and her successes at the poker table at EPT London.

Poker Tournaments

Mikalai Pobal Wins EPT Barcelona Main Event

August 26, 2012 at 4:38 PM |

Belarus Mikalai Pobal won the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona €5,300 Main Event. The tournament featured a record number of participants for a total prize pool of €5,247,700. Pobal won €1,007,550 for defeating Ilari Sahamies heads-up.

Poker Players

Patrik Antonius Wins Tennis Prop Bet Against Brandon Adams

June 14, 2011 at 7:07 AM |

As the two players agreed in January, Brandon Adams and Patrik Antonius indeed played their prop bet tennis match in Las Vegas. Brandon Adams didn't have a chance of winning, Antonius defeated him 6-0, 6-1.

Poker Tournaments

WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Final Table Set with Matusow, Sexton and Rajkumar

March 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM |

The World Poker Tour Bay 101 Shooting Star tournament in San Jose, California has came down to the final table; 6 players will sit down for the $1,000,000 first prize tomorrow at 4 P.M. 4 well-known pros have been able to make it to the best six this time: Mike Matusow, Mike Sexton, Vivek Rajkumar and Steven Kelly.

Analysis

Rakeback history

December 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM |

Online poker is still a relatively new concept, having only started in 1998. The biggest and most significant online poker industry began in 2002. One of the first online poker rooms was Planet Poker, launched in 1998. Following its success came Paradise Poker, founded in 1999, still being one of the leading online poker rooms. In 2001 we saw other major online poker rooms appear, including PartyPoker, PokerStars and UB.

Analysis

Could Cake Network soon be tax-free?

February 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM |

Cake Poker is said to be finally getting a license within the European Union.

Poker Players

Dutch Boyd Raises Kickstarter Funds to Publish Autobiography

April 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM |

Dutch Boyd had won two WSOP titles and boasted a total of $2.1 million in live tournament winnings. After going bankrupt late last year, he is now to publish his autobiography and strategy book.

Poker Strategy

Poker Strategy: How should you play with JJ in online poker?

May 23, 2024 at 3:40 PM |

Playing with JJ causes trouble for many players. In this article, we will find out how to avoid difficult situations with JJ.

Poker Rake Races

PartyPoker Gladiator Challenge

October 28, 2010 at 7:01 PM |

Step into the arena for 30 days of exciting poker action from 1st to 30th November. Reach the minimum daily target of only 10 points for five days and you’ll claim an entry into a $5,000 PartyPoker freeroll.

Poker Rooms

How to Create Custom Opening Ranges in Poker

September 25, 2017 at 1:45 PM |

A solid preflop poker strategy always starts with opening the right hands in the right positions. We want to maximize our value with our good hands and put ourselves in the most advantageous positions after the flop as well.

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GGPoker’s Latest Ambassador: Chess Champion Alexandra Botez

April 11, 2024 at 3:42 PM |

GGPoker has recently announced its latest ambassador. Alexandra Botez is an iconic chess player, and many predict exciting events with her GGPoker partnership.

Poker Tournaments

PokerStars Runs Online Qualifiers for Goliath Main Event

May 27, 2024 at 3:52 PM |

PokerStars is running online qualifiers for the newly sponsored Goliath Main Event this year. Learn all about this event, its buy-ins, and all-new qualifiers.

Poker Players

Isildur1 on Break - January Profits Drop to $3 Million

January 17, 2013 at 5:38 PM |

Viktor Blom (Isildur1) has lost a decent amount of money at the high stakes tables recently, so he decided to take a break from playing poker.

Poker Tournaments

Record Turnout at WPT Borgata Open

September 21, 2010 at 2:40 PM |

It seems the players who did not participate in WSOPE for some reason are attending WPT Borgata Poker Open instead, which has reached the largest player pool ever in WPT history, a total of 1,042 players.