One of the most mystifying parts of playing poker is guessing what your opponent has. And because each player can be quite tricky, the skill takes a lot of time to develop. Get it wrong and you could get stacked after a single mistake. Get it right and you could get paid handsomely. So, how […]

Chess and poker attract a lot of the same types of players. They bring in people who are cerebral, competitive, and love to test themselves against skilled competition. For chess, there’s a deep library of strategies and tactics to learn, and the journey to mastery can be incredibly satisfying. Players are rewarded for their efforts […]

If you’re just dipping your toes in the water with Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), it may seem like a beautiful mess. First off, there’s more cards. You have four hole cards instead of two, as in Texas Hold’em. There’s also more action, and this can mean more headaches. However, it all makes for way more […]

Everyone wants to make money playing Texas Hold’em. But the struggle is in figuring out what profitable professional poker players do that separates them from the crowd. To a large extent, pros make money with superior strategy. This isn’t just numbers and odds, either. Pros read opponents, leverage psychological advantage, and strive to stay disciplined. […]

Another World Series of Poker is in the books – as always, it was an exciting year of head-to-head showdowns featuring the very best in game. The event ran from May 27th to July 16th, and events were held primarily at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, but also took place at the Paris Las Vegas Casino. We’ve got […]

Summer can be a mob scene at some of the busiest poker rooms in Las Vegas, especially with the WSOP going on. That’s why we’re reviewing some of the best off-strip poker rooms Vegas has to offer. In the casinos and cardrooms below, you can find softer games, quieter atmospheres, and a different pace in […]