Live poker has its prime seasons. The summer months in Las Vegas is the most notable, dominated by the 100-plus event series that is the World Series of Poker. And most other casinos in Las Vegas have built around that by offering alternatives from the end of May through the
"The stars move still, time runs, the clock will strike, the devil will come, and Faustas must be damned" - Christopher Marlowe Shortcut In my two previous articles in this series, I argued for the curbing of Late Registration and Unlimited Re-Entry in poker tournaments. The running theme of these
Phil Ivey isn’t just a household name in the poker world—he’s living proof that poker can turn passion into fortune. With over $6 million in tournament earnings this year alone, Ivey’s career embodies the dream of every poker enthusiast. But for most, poker riches remain a distant fantasy. So, where
Gather ‘round, class. I think it’s time for a discussion. Yes, it’s about women in poker, but it’s also about equality and equity. Wait, come back! Give me a chance to explain. Don’t worry; you can still scream “WOKE!” and walk away when I’m done, only having dedicated a few
Many players believe that one of the big additional edges that is possible in live poker is the ability to tell when opponents are bluffing. Some go so far as to say there is no way of telling whether opponents are bluffing online. While it is undoubtedly true that there
The English romantic poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge once said: “Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.” Poker players are a strong-minded, strong-willed bunch who perhaps need advice to be delivered in the right
Lupe Soto has advocated for Women in Poker since the late 1990. Starting as a "weekend warrior" mixed games player, she soon saw a need to promote women in poker. She has spent the majority of her poker career advocating for women in poker, seeking both inclusion and to honor
Two things can be true at the same time: There can be an excess of poker tournaments that award gold bracelets and rings, and those representations of poker victories can still be valuable and meaningful. For years, there has been talk of the World Series of Poker devaluing its gold
In January 2019, myself and my Chip Race co-host Dara O’Kearney interviewed a poker player and broadcaster whose popularity had transcended the game of poker. A former gymnast, paratrooper, little league coach, ballroom dancer, WSOP bracelet winner, WPT champion and Poker Hall of Famer, Mike Sexton was everything you might
One of the most exciting aspects of playing live poker for a living is the opportunity to travel to different destinations around the world. Whether it be as a tournament grinder making a journey to the next circuit stop or as a cash game player seeking the best action, traveling
Oof. It’s been quite a few days in poker – interesting, enlightening, often disappointing but a little encouraging, too. You’ll not be shocked to know that the topic at hand is women in poker. And this evolving situation has ruffled the feathers of a lot of people in the poker
March 2011: Bots Discovered on Pokerstars Before he was writing about the surveillance method of the NSA or breaches of trust by Facebook and other big tech companies, the Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Gabriel Dance penned a New York Times article about bots invading the world of online poker. It was
