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Hellmuth, Esfandiari continue their domination at WSOP-Europe by Sean Chaffin “I know people don’t expect me to use this word, but I’m humbled by this,” an emotional Hellmuth said after his victory. “I’m still trying to figure out if this is real or not. This was the best poker I’ve ever played in my life. […]
Magician-turned-poker pro Antonio Esfandiari discusses his tricks of the trade The cards have been kind to Antonio “the Magician” Esfandiari, who’s ridden the wave of the poker boom to become one of game’s most celebrated players. The 34-year-old ace boasts two World Poker Tour (WPT) championships and three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets […]
Casino Player previews the World Series of Poker final table by Sean Chaffin The players are ready. So are the fans, the bright lights, and the ESPN cameras. The final nine players in the 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event are set to return to the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas […]
When and why you should use one of poker’s most important maneuvers By checking and raising your opponent’s bet you can use his position against them to get more money into the pot when you’re holding above average cards, or make them fold when you’re bluffing. Football season is here at last. This […]
Phil Hellmuth earns 12th bracelet during the WSOP’s first wave of events By Sean Chaffin In the 43-year history of the WSOP, the tournament has awarded more than $1.6 billion in prize money. The World Series of Poker went big this summer. There were big names making big finishes – Phil Hellmuth’s 12th bracelet, […]
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, MS, will be home to the 12th Annual Gulf Coast Poker Championship Sept. 5–16. The record-breaking event will heat up with four seats guaranteed to the Main Event in the nightly Super, $100 Buy-In with $50 Rebuys Sept. 5–7, followed by the three-day $300,000 No Limit Hold’em Guaranteed […]
The Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi reported the results for events No. 7 and No. 19 in its Delta Gold Poker Classic tournament. Note that in Event No. 7, the players agreed to “chop” the pot, so each took home $1038, except for Francis Anton who had the largest chip stack and was […]
Daniel Negreanu gives Casino Player his thoughts on poker scandals, playing to win, and the 2012 WSOP By Sean Chaffin Poker pro Daniel Negreanu has racked up an impressive record on the felt. With four World Series of Poker bracelets, two World Poker Tour titles, and nearly $15 million in lifetime tournament wins, there […]
How to minimize mistakes and use expected value to your advantage By Jim Feist Mistakes happen. All the time. They happen in sporting events, at card tables, on our way out the door, when we lock our keys in the car, bump our heads, and on and on. Even oddsmakers make mistakes. Oddsmakers goofed […]
How the right defensive tactics can position you to conquer the poker table By Jim Feist The NFL playoffs are one of the most exciting and competitive times of any sports season for players—and bettors. The teams are more evenly matched, there is a history of accumulated stats to compare from the regular season, and […]