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In this section of our website you’ll find plenty of high-quality and original articles by some of the best poker writers around. If you’re passionate about poker, like we are, then we hope you get as much pleasure in reading the articles as we do in publishing them.

How to Play Short Deck Poker (6+ Hold’em): Rules and Strategies

Ever felt like hold ‘em could stand to be a bit more exciting, but you don’t want to get dragged into the confusion and chaos that is pot-limit Omaha? If so, short...

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Slow Playing in Poker: When It Works (and When It Backfires)

There’s no more beautiful situation in poker than flopping the nuts. Your only concern is maximizing value, so you’re happy to check behind when the action comes to you. What’s the harm...

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Big Blind vs. Small Blind: What’s the Difference in Poker?

The big blind/small blind structure isn’t just a formality: it’s the engine that keeps the game alive. These two forced bets are what ensure there’s always something to fight for, and without...

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Top 5 Poker Movies Every Fan Should Watch

Few sports lend themselves to the silver screen quite as naturally as poker does (and yes, we said poker is a sport — deal with it). The tension between two players at...

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Pennsylvania Joins MSIGA, Expands WSOP Poker and Texas Hold’em Across Six-State Network

In April 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an agreement that allowed the state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, known as MSIGA. This compact enables online poker operators in Pennsylvania...

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Limping vs Raising in Poker: Which Strategy Wins More Money?

There you are, seated in the biggest game of your life. Phil Ivey is sitting to your left, Andrew Robl to your right. The action is on you. You reach for a...

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WSOP 2025 Opens at Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas: Long Lines, New App, and Star-Studded Action

The 56th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially began on Tuesday, May 28, 2025, at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, two connected venues on the Las Vegas Strip. The...

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GGPoker Sends 1,000+ Players to 2025 WSOP Main Event

The 2025 World Series of Poker began May 27 in Las Vegas. The $10,000 Main Event starts July 2, and GGPoker is sending more than 1,000 players through its Road to Vegas...

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Grosvenor Poker’s Road to Vegas Promo: Final Chance to Win £4,000 WSOP Package

The Road to Vegas promotion from Grosvenor Poker is close to the finish line. There are only three chances left to win a £4,000 package and join Team Grosvenor at the 2025...

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The 2025 World Series of Poker Guide: Dates, Events, Buy-ins, Rule Changes, and How to Play

The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the 56th edition of poker’s most famous tournament series. It’ll take place at the Paris Las Vegas and the Horseshoe Las Vegas. This is...

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