Every year, the World Series of Poker opens public nominations for the Poker Hall of Fame. From that list of submissions, the WSOP then reveals a list of the top ten qualified nominees. And all living Hall of Fame members then vote for the one person that will be inducted
This year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) offered 99 events, which consisted of a plethora of poker variants. Although all forms of poker are fun in their own way, for me there is one variant of the game that trumps all others. Let’s talk Pot-Limit Omaha! PLO Bracelets Up for
Jonathan Tamayo is the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event champion. On July 17, the 38-year-old defeated the last of his opponents, the last competitor standing between him and the massive, sparkling gold WSOP bracelet. He won $10M for the accomplishment. There was joy. There was satisfaction and relief
It’s hard these days to play poker and not come across the term GTO, or “Game Theory Optimal”. While the name may sound a bit nerdy, it’s a cool and practical way to think about the game. Let’s discuss what it is, how it’s used and touch a bit on
Laptop Controversy after Tamayo Victory Last week, poker veteran Jonathan Tamayo won the WSOP Main Event for $10 million after a superb final table performance. The man who, just three days prior, had been mercilessly mocked for his nitty fold with pocket queens stood triumphant in the Horseshoe Casino, a
Social Contagion In 1958, Disney released a wildlife documentary ‘White Wilderness’ which depicted the adventures of a group of lemmings scuttling about in the Arctic snow. In the film’s most memorable scene, a large number of the lemmings, seemingly spurred on by social pressure to follow the leader, walk off
The World Series of Poker is in full swing in Las Vegas, with players from all corners of the earth four-bet-jamming their way to bracelet glory. This year, for the first time, players from Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan will be able to compete in the WSOP Online, which runs
Every tournament at the World Series of Poker is a snapshot, a glimpse into a much bigger picture that is an entire series of events. There are 99 tournaments on the 2024 schedule – live events in Las Vegas only – and the final tally for Event 33 brings it
The World Series of Poker is a special time for poker players. It is undoubtedly the most eagerly anticipated fixture in the poker calendar and with the 55th annual event underway thousands of players will travel from all over the world to Las Vegas to compete in the world’s longest-running
In an ideal world, there’d be no need to play online poker in an offshore market at all. Every legally licensed poker site would be flush with players from 52 states, sharing liquidity with the rest of the world. All stakes and variants would be catered for. Tournament fields would
The WSOP is home to some of the biggest poker tournaments in the world, making it a must-visit destination for any fans of tournament poker. The jewel in its crown is the WSOP Main Event, which has experienced almost consistent growth throughout its 55+-year history. In fact, the Main Event
This summer’s Las Vegas World Series of Poker will provide an opportunity for players of all levels to compete for the most highly-prized poker trophy of all – a WSOP gold bracelet. Among the hundreds of thousands of attendees are some well-known sharks circling for gold, the multiple bracelet winners
