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Mark Davis Become the WSOP Circuit Cherokee Champion

Brad Johnson | March 3, 2022

Mark Davis made the relatively short trip from Birmingham, Alabama, to Cherokee, North Carolina, and is returning as a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) champion. Davis had a respectable $150,477 in winnings before WSOPC Cherokee. He now has $485,155 and a coveted gold WSOPC ring to boot. The $1,700...

From South Africa to Las Vegas; Watch Out For These Stars

Brad Johnson | March 1, 2022

South Africa has a population of 60 million so was bound to produce some impressive poker players. Africa’s southernmost country is famous for its cricket and rugby prowess, but also has dozens of poker players considered elite. The five biggest live poker tournament winners hailing from South Africa have combined...

Katz, Imsirovic, and Zufic Win Aria High Roller Events

Brad Johnson | February 28, 2022

A trio of Aria High Roller events took place over the weekend and three superstars walked away with titles. Cary Katz, Ali Imsirovic, and Ivan Zufic triumphed in their respective Aria High Roller events, taking home a combined $464,940. The first of the three Aria High Roller events cost $10,000...

Garrett Adelstein Involved in Another Massive Pot

Brad Johnson | February 26, 2022

Garrett Adelstein is the name on everyone’s lips right now because of the huge pots he is continually involved in. Adelstein is a well-liked live cash game poker pro who battles it out in the high stakes world. The man from Tucson, Arizona, is a regular feature on the Hustler...

Why You Should Not Become a Poker Pro

Brad Johnson | February 24, 2022

There are hundreds of articles out there detailing reasons for becoming a poker pro. However, this article is different because it gives you some reasons to dissuade you from becoming a professional poker player. Many players dream of becoming a poker pro but only a select few ever make the...

2022 WSOP Schedule Released; 102 Bracelet Events

Brad Johnson | February 23, 2022

The 2022 WSOP schedule is in the public domain making the 2022 World Series of Poker official. The WSOP management team has wasted little time in publishing the schedule after the 2021 edition concluded on November 23, 2021. Players from around the world have 102 chances to get their hands...

Five Elite Poker MTT Players Hailing From Belgium

Brad Johnson | February 22, 2022

Belgium is famous for its amazing chocolate, thirst-quenching beer, and its impressive national soccer team. Belgium is a small country with a population of approximately 11.5 million, similar to the U.S. states of Georgia and Ohio. The Kingdom of Belgium, to give the country its official name, produces some amazing...

Imsirovic Wins a Trio of Global Poker Awards

Brad Johnson | February 21, 2022

The latest Global Poker Awards took place on February 18 at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the third such Global Poker Awards and the first after a two-year hiatus that the COVID-19 pandemic caused. Drea Renee and Jeff Platt hosted the ceremony that saw Ali Imsirovic...

Wynn Millions Returns With $15 Million Guaranteed

Brad Johnson | February 18, 2022

The Wynn Las Vegas is the place to be if you love playing live poker tournaments. Thousands of players from around the United States are descending on Wynn’s poker room for the latest edition of the Wynn Millions. The 2022 edition of Wynn Millions features 16 events from February 21...

Handy Solutions For When You Are Running Bad

Brad Johnson | February 18, 2022

There are times when poker players can seemingly do nothing wrong. They win more than their fair share of pots. They correctly make big folds and win even if they get their chips in behind. Running hot is great. Unfortunately, the opposite is true, and running bad is a horrible...