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Brian Rast Becomes a Five-Time WSOP Champion

Brad Johnson | October 28, 2021

Brian Rast is the latest professional poker player with add to his bracelet collection at the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Rast became a five-time WSOP champion after taking down the $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed event. The victory came with $474,102 in prize money, which takes Rast’s lifetime winnings...

The Five Biggest Scottish Live Poker Tournament Winners

Brad Johnson | October 27, 2021

Scotland is only a small country with a population of 5.31 million, similar to Minnesota, but many top poker players call Scotland home. Some Scottish players have global reputations thanks to their incredible results. Others are better known for enjoying themselves at the tables. The top five Scottish live poker...

Chad Norton Wins The First WSOP Event He Plays

Brad Johnson | October 26, 2021

Chad Norton is a familiar face at Canterbury Park Card Club. He is a regular in the No-Limit Hold’em tournaments there. Norton was an unknown at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) until recently because he had never played in a WSOP event. The man from Massachusetts has not only...

Josh Arieh Becomes a Three-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner

Brad Johnson | October 23, 2021

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has a "year of" each time it runs. The 2021 WSOP is the year of the three-time bracelet winner with several players getting their hands on their third piece of poker jewelry. Georgia’s Josh Arieh is the latest player to win his third bracelet....

So You Want To Get Better At Poker?

Brad Johnson | October 22, 2021

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is always an exciting time for poker players, even those not competing in Las Vegas. Seeing the most prominent names and rank outsiders win WSOP bracelets and vast sums of money urges us to get better at poker. But exactly how do you do...

Addamo Wins Third WSOP Bracelet in the $50K High Roller

Brad Johnson | October 21, 2021

Michael Addamo won his third WSOP bracelet by taking down Event #38: $50,000 High Roller at the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Addamo is in the form of his life and ran out a worthy champion. The talented Australian outlasted 80 opponents on his way to collecting $1,132,968 and...

Five of the Best Non-Hold’em Grinders

Brad Johnson | October 20, 2021

Mixed games and non-Hold’em games are as popular as ever, especially with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) running. No-Limit Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker variant by far, but non-hold’em games have their place in the poker world. The following five players are non-Hold’em specialists who are deadly...

Phil Hellmuth Wins a Record 16th WSOP Bracelet

Brad Johnson | October 19, 2021

Love him or loathe him, there is no denying Phil Hellmuth knows his way around a poker tournament table. The self-proclaimed "Poker Brat" won his 16th WSOP bracelet this week, extending his lead over his nearest rivals to six bracelets. Hellmuth's latest victory came in Event #31: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7...

Chance Kornuth Becomes Three-Time WSOP Champion

Brad Johnson | October 17, 2021

Chance Kornuth joined the exclusive club of three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winners by winning Event #29: $10,000 Short Deck No-Limit Hold’em at the 2021 WSOP. Kornuth outlasted 65 opponents in the tournament and secured the $194,670 top prize. Kornuth’s first bracelet came 2010 when he won the $5,000...

Changing Gears in Tournaments and Cash Games

Brad Johnson | October 16, 2021

Every poker player has their playing style. Some are naturally tight-aggressive, others loose-aggressive. However, the best players do not only play one way because they are constantly changing gears. Changing gears refers to changing your playing style, which keeps your opponents on their toes. You use your table image to...