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Poker Boom Stars of the 2000s: Where Are They Today April 4, 2025During the early 2000s, poker was growing at warp speed. Amateur players dreamed of becoming the next Chris Moneymaker, whose 2003 WSOP Main Event victory after qualifying through an online…
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Nine Traits Of Elite Poker Players April 2, 2025Not one elite poker player became great simply because of one unique skill or trait that predestined their success. But most of them do share a combination of qualities that,…
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Cognitive Biases Influence Our Perception of Luck in Poker March 30, 2025Since poker players are human beings, they tend to have many cognitive biases to the extent of having not a glimpse of objectivity and critical thinking. In his March newsletter,…
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Bluffing Gone Wrong: The Most Expensive Mistakes in Poker History March 26, 2025Bluffing is essential for an unpredictable poker player. However, poor judgment or bluffing in the wrong situation could be detrimental. Nevertheless, players tend to make the wrong bluff from time…
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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Why You Should Start Playing Zoom Right Now March 25, 2025In an era where poker players are increasingly distracted by the slow pace of traditional cash games, fast-paced formats — like Zoom, Rush & Cash, SNAP, Blitz, and Speed Poker…
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5 Reasons Why Players Don’t Like the WSOP March 23, 2025Very soon, tens of thousands of players from all over the world will gather in Las Vegas, united by one dream: winning a WSOP bracelet. For some, this will be…
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Losses In Poker Are Inevitable: Learn to Accept It March 22, 2025In the world of superstar pros and lucky newbies, each loss, mistake, and failure — especially a long string of them — can feel almost unbearable for regular players. The…
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Is Poker a Sport, Game or Pastime? March 18, 2025Poker is often debated, not just as a card game but as a broader activity that straddles the line between a sport, a game, and a pastime. But what truly…
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It Is Time To Celebrate YOU in Poker! March 18, 2025Poker players are used to feeling ecstatic after winning a tournament or huge pot and yet, they rarely stop and remember to feel the same about each of their results…
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Top 15 Richest Poker Players in the World for 2025 March 18, 2025Database credits: The Hendon Mob No one knows for sure who the richest poker player is in 2025. The reason is simple: there is no publicly available data. We don’t…
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Poker in Canada: Live Poker in Quebec March 17, 2025The Canadian province of Quebec is the second largest province in Canada by population, but has been one of, if not, the place to play live poker in Canada! The options…
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Best Poker Rooms for Omaha Tournaments in 2025 March 16, 2025We’ve gathered online poker rooms that host tournaments for various types of Omaha. We start with the room that offers the most Omaha variations (in fact, it’s the only one…
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Voice RTA: Poker’s Untraceable Evil March 15, 2025When talking about the risks of using AI poker tools, most poker players tend to focus on solvers and their usage for cheating. Unfortunately, they ignore another by no means…
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The Dark Sides Of Poker That People Don’t Talk About Enough March 11, 2025Poker is a game of intense emotions, curious meetings and unpredictable challenges. Its good side is constantly praised and often used as a selling point for new blood, failing to…
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7 Poker Players Without WSOP Bracelets 2025 Edition March 8, 2025A WSOP bracelet is every player’s dream. In this article, we’ve gathered the names of players who fully deserve to win this trophy but have yet to capture it. Note:…
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Meet Rania Nasreddine: GPI Breakout Player 2024 March 8, 2025In February this year, 37 people and brands from the poker world were awarded with 6th Annual Global Poker Awards for their work, success and highlights during 2024. One of…
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The 30 Best Poker Movies for Every Poker Fan March 2, 2025We watched several dozen movies featuring our favorite game of poker and are ready to share reviews on them. These films span various decades, genres, and styles, ensuring there’s something…
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Why Responsible Gaming Tools Should Be Available in Every Poker Room March 1, 2025While poker is widely considered a sport and not just a game of luck, it still comes with the same problems as many other types of gambling, especially when it…
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From Teacher to Poker Pro: The Journey of Jonathan Newman February 23, 2025We want to take some time to introduce you to a couple of poker players from Ontario that you may or may not know about yet as these two individuals…
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Three Famous Poker Couples Brought Together By the Game February 21, 2025For some players “lucky in poker — lucky in love” is a saying that simply came true. They managed to find their soulmates through their shared passion for the game.…
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Poker Bankroll Management Advice For Beginners in 2025 by Jonathan Little February 12, 2025The right game selection and constant volume increase are both crucial for poker players out for success — and yet, they mean nothing without proper bankroll management. This is the…
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Who was “Miami” John Cernuto? February 8, 2025Discover the remarkable life of John “Miami” Cernuto, a former air traffic controller fired by President Ronald Reagan who went on to become one of poker’s most enduring legends. From…
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What Is RTA in Poker and Why Is It Prohibited? February 8, 2025During Nachogate 2025 it became clear that a lot of players don’t have a proper understanding of real-time assistance (RTA) and reasons why poker networks don’t appreciate its usage in…
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Is GTO Not Optimal After All? February 4, 2025A lot of players in the poker community consider Game Theory Optimal (GTO) as the optimal way to play every spot in poker. This isn’t completely true — and in…
User Comments
I’m running a poker league that sends a handful of players to the wsop every summer. Last month we hand a dispute on a ruling and was hopeful you could help resolve it.
For starters you need to know we all individually deal on our button so there is no professional dealer.
On this hand, one player stated he ‘was pretty sure he saw a face card’ dealt to another player. He didn’t know exactly what card, just a face card in general. The other player did not want to burn the card because the exact card was not known.
How specific does this need to be? Can a player say ‘ I saw a black card’ and expect the card to be burned?
Thanks,
Mark
The situation you described does not qualify for a burn card. The player in question only offered a guess what he might have seen and apparently has not seen the exact card. If you allow for the card to be burned in this situation you will have to allow a card to be burned whenever a player randomly claims he might have seen a card.
In major poker series like the WSOP, a card is only burned if the error is clear and verifiable, typically confirmed by the dealer or floor staff. In your case, the player must clearly identify the specific card (rank and suit) for it to be burned. If no agreement is reached, the issue can be resolved by a table vote in home games. Establishing clear rules in advance is recommended to avoid future disputes.