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Dramatic journey of Johnny Chan in WSOP 1987, where his mastery and strategic prowess led him to victory. Discover how the “Orient Express” dominated the poker scene, shaping the future…

Flip & Go is a two-stage tournament format available exclusively at GGPoker. Designed for speed and simplicity, it skips the traditional early game and moves straight to the heart of…

The 1986 World Series of Poker saw Berry Johnston emerge as the champion, winning $570,000. The series featured significant changes, including expanded prize pools and more rebuy tournaments. Notable events…

The poker world has seen its share of controversies, but few resonate as like the scandal involving Ali Tekintamgac and his so-called “Fake Reporters.” This scheme, uncovered in the early…

After nearly a decade of growth and development, the Triton Poker Super High Rollers Series has firmly established itself as the premier high-stakes event in the poker world. Renowned for…

On November 14th, 2024 CoinPoker channel on YouTube shared an unusual video starring two young but already famous ambassadors of the room: Ukrainian super star Olga Iermolcheva and Austrian ex-professional…

Keep a set of chips and a deck of cards to yourself if you find yourself in one of these countries. Playing poker there is prohibited under the threat of…

The 1985 WSOP marked a pivotal shift in poker history, highlighting the rise of new talent like Johnny Chan while showcasing Bill Smith’s triumph amidst growing competition. Despite setting participation…

In November 2024, 25-year-old cash superstar Mariano Grandoli, known for his nickname “King Argentina”, became a guest on Daniel “Jungleman” Cates’ podcast. During an hour, two very differently famous poker…

An in-depth look at the thrilling 1984 WSOP, highlighting Jack Keller’s victory in a dramatic 3-max final and the tournament’s historic growth.

If you ask poker players to rank their opponents, every one of them gives you a different all-star selection. Of course, some of these choices will be more nuanced than…

In 1983, Tom McEvoy made poker history by becoming the first player to win the WSOP Main Event after qualifying through a satellite tournament. This milestone opened the door for…

In October 2024, Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits continued to share on X (ex-Twitter) stories from the beginning of his poker career. PokerListings retells them as a chronological continuation of the How…

On October 27, 2024, veteran poker streamer Jaime “PokerStaples” Staples shared exciting news on X (formerly Twitter): after 10 years of streaming, Twitch awarded him a special trophy for reaching…

In 1982, the WSOP delivered one of poker’s greatest comeback stories. Jack Straus, nearly eliminated with a single chip left, came back to win the Main Event and inspire the…

Almost every socially active poker player has an army of haters who doesn’t miss a chance to spread negativity. This way to “follow & support” someone’s career is traditionally considered…

On October 19th, 2024 Daniel “Jungleman” Cates announced the beta launch of his own poker platform. PokerListings took a peek at the website to answer two burning questions: What is…

Poker is not just a card game. It is an integral part of U.S. culture and history. By various estimates, out of the 45 U.S. presidents, 21 played poker. Here…

On October 21st, 2024 newly appointed CoinPoker ambassador Patrick “pads1161” Leonard started a discussion on X (ex-Twitter) about the recent state of poker, asking opinions of players and people from…

An overview of the 1981 World Series of Poker, highlighting Stu Ungar’s back-to-back Main Event victories and his significant impact on poker history.

In October 2024, renowned poker player and master of PLO and HU cash games, Phil Galfond was a guest on Digital Social Hour Podcast hosted by Sean Kelly. They had…

What transforms an amateur of the game into a professional poker player? How difficult was the  journey from $50 to $10,000,000 winnings in the middle of 2000s? And can a…

“No-Limit Texas Hold ’em Is The Cadillac Of Poker” – wrote Doyle Brunson in his book SuperSystem back in 1979. Forty-five years later, this phrase is still relevant: NLHE remains…

If you know when and how to use check/raise, you can get extra value from opponents, especially the ones lacking a proper understanding of this technique. This article, based on…