PokerListings Pulse #22: Win Rates, Player Types, and Live Festival Palooza!

It’s officially June, which means that summer is just around the corner. In poker, this translates to only one thing – more live tournaments, higher stakes, and an all around abundance of poker action. Making sure you don’t miss even a second of the excitement, here’s our PokerListings recap for last week!

Don’t worry, we haven’t left out even a single second!

AI Poker Coach With ChatGPT

Ever since ChatGPT went live (almost two years ago), AI has been on everyone’s minds and lips. Can artificial intelligence replace the workforce or is it just a helping hand? More importantly for us, where’s AI’s place in the poker world?

Last week, we decided to dwell on that last idea a bit more in our article How to Build an AI Poker Coach With ChatGPT.

While the article could be interpreted as a guide of sorts, it’s also there to make you think: what are the limitations and ethical repercussions of using AI in poker. So, are you all in on AI or is it a no in your poker book?

Check out our article and see where you stand!

How to Build an AI Poker Coach With ChatGPT

The Festival Series Rozvadov

Moving on from online poker and hypotheticals, last week PokerListings geared up for one of the biggest live poker events this season, The Festival Series!

With its first edition of the year, the Festival has headed to King’s Casino in Rozvadov. Running from May 31 to June 9, the Festival Series is leaving no stone unturned with its combination of mixed games, hospitality events, and casino game tournaments.

Luckily for you, our very own Melvin Schroen has broken the everything down in last week’s article; from starters, all the way to the main events and sweet dessert additions, with the article below, you won’t miss a second of the Festival Series!

Experience Live Poker Like Never Before With The Festival Series

WSOP 1975 – The Biggest Prize of Its Time

Continuing with live poker, we couldn’t not talk about the World Series of Poker last week. After all, the WSOP 2024 edition kicked off Tuesday, June 28th.

In honor of the event, we decided to open the WSOP vault once more and see what went down way back during the the WSOP 1975. Hot off the heels of his 1974 victory, Johnny Moss was coming back to Horseshoe Casino to reclaim his title. However, as it turns out that Bryan ‘Sailor’ Roberts had other plans.

To see what went down at the WSOP poker tables almost 50 years ago, check out the article below!

WSOP 1975 – The Biggest Prize of Its Time

Polish Poker Days Return to Banco Casino

Coming down from their latest successful edition of the Banco Masters, the Bratislava-based casino is already welcoming another live event. This time, we’re talking about the Spring Polish Poker Day, which began May 31st and will be running till June 6th.

While the festival guarantee is set to 444,444€, we’re more than used to much bigger prize pools being played at events like this – and looking at the schedule, we’re not far off.

Apart from Banco Casino, Legalny-Poker, KKPoker, and WPT Global are putting their hats in the organizer ring, making us think only one thing – with these power-house poker rooms behind the wheel, we’re expecting nothing but net for the Spring Polish Poker Day.

Polish Poker Days Return to Banco Casino This Spring

Chance Kornuth on His Pillars of Poker Success

Ever wondered what gives the crème de la crème of poker than winning edge? Is it the hours spent studying plays? Sheer talent? A bit of luck?

As it turns out, you don’t have to wonder all that much anymore. Two weeks ago, legendary poker player Chance Kornuth took to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss five pillars of his poker success. As PokerListings is never far behind the action, our authors summed up all the important details of what Kornuth had to say.

So, is it stamina? A support system? Luck after all?

For his take on poker success, you’ll just have check out what Kornuth had to say in the link below!

Chance Kornuth on His Pillars of Poker Success

Different Poker Player Types

Want to be a shark? Then you need to know your opponents – and that means understanding different poker player types.

While this may sound simple enough, you have to understand that player types are a spectrum rather than well-defined categories. So, rather than just learning a few characteristics of each, you have to grasp the nuances between them.

Luckily, you’re not in it alone. Last week, PokerListings created an article aimed at helping you both identify and exploit different poker player types.

What are you waiting for? Get to studying!

How To Identify And Exploit Different Poker Player Types

Patrick Tardif Joins WPT Global Roster

If you’ve been following WPT Global for a minute or two, you know their ambassador roster is full of A-list poker pros; and last week the poker room added another poker superstar to starting lineup, none other than Patrick ‘Egption’ Tardif.

The former Halo player turned poker player/streamer is already a favorite among fans, meaning he’ll be bringing in quite a bit of action to the poker room. This season, Tardif is also joined WPT veteran Xuan Liu, who has also decided to stay with WPT Global.

For everything the two had to say about their upcoming poker season, including a few comments from WPT Global President Alex Scott, check out the full article below!

All-In With ‘Egption’: Patrick Tardif Joins WPT Global Roster

How to Increase Your Win Rate in Poker

Let’s be honest, no one loves to lose and poker players are no exception. Still, sometimes you can’t help but fall into a losing streak, especially when you’re just starting out.

Fortunately, nothing is permanent. A lousy streak can easily turn into a winning one; if you know what you’re doing, of course. To help you out, our authors have created a simple yet detailed guide on how to increase your win rate in poker. It cover smart studying, effective practice, bankroll management, and much more, making it perfect for beginners and high rollers alike.

So, stop wondering what you’re doing wrong and let us help you. The full guide is below!

How to Increase Your Win Rate in Poker: A Beginners Guide

Three Most Inspiring Cases of Charity in Poker

Often times, the poker world seems filled with glitz, glam, and grind; and yet, there’s another side to it. If you’d ask us here at PokerListings, we’d say the poker community is one of the most charitable out there.

With that in mind, last week, we took a closer look at the three most touching cases of charity from poker players. We worn you know, you better get your tissues ready.

Three Most Inspiring Cases of Charity from Poker Players

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