Poker: Is It Skill or Luck? The Debate Rages On
Poker's popularity has soared with online gaming, but is it a game of skill or luck? Recent studies and advanced algorithms like Cepheus and CFR offer insights into this age-old debate.
March 20, 2021
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I've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.
Tom Dwan Loses Big on High Stakes Poker: Rick Salomon Wins
Tom Dwan suffered a significant loss on the High Stakes Poker show. Rick Salomon won a large pot against Dwan, who couldn't fold his flush draw.
March 20, 2021
Poker Players Share Insights and Records: Venividi1993's Shortfall, Graftekkel's Fold Record, and More
Venividi1993 started the year with a $136k shortfall, while Graftekkel set a world record for the most folds in a $100k tournament final. Additionally, the SCOOP 2021 tournament dates have been announced.
March 20, 2021
888poker.es Hosts WPT DeepStacks Iberia with €400,000 Guarantee
888poker.es and World Poker Tour (WPT) are collaborating to host the WPT DeepStacks Iberia™ tournament from April 18 to April 25, 2021, with a total guarantee of €400,000. Winners of each event will receive an official WPT DeepStacks™ trophy.
March 20, 2021
Dener Nunes Wins Mega Rebuy IPhone 51k Tournament with R$ 13.702 and iPhone 11
Dener Nunes, known as “lordinnnnn”, emerged victorious in the Mega Rebuy IPhone 51k tournament, securing R$ 13.702 and an iPhone 11. The event, held at Clube Brasil Poker, attracted 625 entries, 769 re-entries, and 320 add-ons.
March 19, 2021
PokerMatch Updates Gaming Client with New Features and Changes
PokerMatch has updated its gaming client with several changes, including a renamed tab, expanded tournament options, and an increased minimum deposit.
March 19, 2021
PokerBros: More Than Just Hold'em and Omaha
PokerBros offers a variety of games beyond traditional hold'em and Omaha, including spins, MTTs, and limit games. The platform has over 1,000,000 registered accounts and plans to introduce new game formats and offline events.
March 19, 2021
Doug Polk Reveals Optimal Play in Epic Poker Hand Against Daniel Negreanu
Doug Polk discusses his strategic decisions in a high-stakes poker hand against Daniel Negreanu, highlighting his optimal play and memory techniques.
March 19, 2021
Psychologist Mary Padmoreff Reaches Heads-Up in WPT #15 Mix-Max Turbo Knockout
Mary Padmoreff, a psychologist who plays poker in her free time, reached the heads-up stage in the WPT #15 Mix-Max Turbo Knockout tournament. She faced Yuri Dziwilevski and finished in second place, winning 4,200$.
March 18, 2021
Artyom 'veeea' Vezhenkov Wins High Roller Club Knockout Tournament
Artyom 'veeea' Vezhenkov emerged victorious in the High Roller Club Sunday Cooldown tournament on PokerStars, securing a significant payout and bounties. Andrey 'Anjeyyy' Novak from Ukraine was the runner-up.
March 18, 2021