PokerListings Blog – Page №4
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WSOP 1982: Jack Straus, a Chip and a Chair October 27, 2024In 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…
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Haters in Poker: Obstacle or Unwitting Helpers on Your Path to Success? October 26, 2024Almost 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…
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The Jungleverse of Dan Cates: What Is It? October 24, 2024On 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…
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Did Donald Trump Play Poker? Here Are 6 U.S. Presidents Who Definitely Played October 23, 2024Poker 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…
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Patrick Leonard Asks: Is Poker In a Really Good Place Right Now? October 22, 2024On 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…
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WSOP 1981: Stu Ungar’s Back-to-Back Triumph October 20, 2024An 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.
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“I still love poker but I have nothing to play”: Phil Galfond’s Revelations October 20, 2024In 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…
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Aptitude, Desire, Passion and Dedication: Phil Galfond’s Insights Of His Poker Career October 12, 2024What 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…
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Is It Possible to Make the Same Money in PLO Cash as in NLHE Cash? October 8, 2024“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…
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When Check/Raise Is Ideal: Advice by Jonathan Little October 1, 2024If 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…
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WSOP 1980: Stu Ungar vs Doyle Brunson September 29, 2024WSOP 1980, a groundbreaking year that saw the series expand like never before. Follow the rise of newcomers, including Stu Ungar, a 26-year-old making his first mark in poker history.…
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Patrick Howard’s Five Things Vital For Poker Success September 28, 2024Patrick Howard, founder of Mobius Poker, about dealing with life’s downswings, accepting imperfection in poker, striving for longevity, learning from mistakes, and being strategically different.
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How The Star of VeniVidi1993 Was Born September 21, 2024Every player has their own story of how they ended up pursuing a poker career instead of venturing into other domains. Some of them come from wealth, in pursuit of…
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“The Four Rules of the Poker Kings” and 5 More Poker Documentaries Worth Your Time September 20, 2024About a month ago, a new poker documentary featuring Niall Farrell landed on BBC iPlayer. We watched the entire thing and are ready to share our thoughts. We’ve also put…
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WSOP 1979 – Hal Fowler Becomes the New Champion September 17, 2024In 1979, the tenth annual WSOP tournament series took place. At that time, the WSOP brand had not yet achieved the global recognition it enjoys today. However, after a decade of steady…
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How To Stay on Top With an “Alien” Perspective: The Case of Isaac Haxton September 17, 2024In August 2024, Isaac Haxton, one of poker’s best and brightest came on the GTO Lab podcast with host and poker player Johnathan Jaffe. Their discussion quickly became more of a chat…
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7 Reasons Why WPT Global Is The Best Room for Beginners and Amateurs September 17, 2024Imagine: you’ve recently been introduced to poker and want to start playing online. Just for fun, nothing too serious but still with the hope of winning some money. The problem…
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5 Reasons Why the World Series of Poker Beats the Olympics September 17, 2024This summer, the world closely followed two major events: the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and the Olympics in Paris. Both events have concluded, and we’re ready to explain why…
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Kid Poker: “I’m Going to Play Poker as Long as I Can Physically Perform” September 15, 2024At the start of September 2024, the most popular poker player of all time — at least according to The Hendon Mob — Daniel “Kid Poker” Negreanu became a guest…
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Why Do Poker Rooms Require Identity Verification? September 14, 2024It is hard to find a poker room nowadays that doesn’t require verifying personal information. This has become somewhat of an unspoken rule in the poker community, yet not every…
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How Much Money Can You Win Playing PLO Cash Online September 3, 2024Together with the StatName, we’re analyzing how much the top PLO players earned in August. We’ll compare their winnings and win rates with the top NLHE players from July and explore the features…
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The Best Poker and Life Advice from Phil Galfond August 30, 2024One of the most likable poker players and coaches out there, Phil Galfond regularly shares his thoughts and experiences through his personal website. Most of them are decent and helpful for players…
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How To Protect Your Poker Account: Five Vital Tips August 27, 2024In a world of filled to the brim with online scams and scammers, poker players need to be more cautious than ever with their personal data, especially in poker websites…
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43 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the World Series of Poker August 20, 2024It’s the 43rd year of the World Series of Poker, which means poker’s largest tournament series has been around long enough to establish both a tradition and a heck of…