US Poker News

WSOP.com Set To Debut In Pennsylvania July 12

July 6, 2021 | By: Geoffrey Fisk

Pennsylvania poker players can add another site to the list of legal online poker options next Monday. WSOP.com is set to debut in Keystone State on July 12. WSOP PA joins PokerStars PA and the BetMGM Poker/Borgata Poker PA networks as regulated online poker platforms operating in Pennsylvania. PokerStars PA  currently draws the highest traffic […]

WSOP Online 2021: Bracelet Events Kick Off Thursday At WSOP.com

June 30, 2021 | By: Geoffrey Fisk

It might seem like an eternity since the World Series of Poker ran in “normal” fashion. While last year saw US players compete for bracelets, and even the Main Event title online, the 2020 version of the WSOP never came close to replicating the true experience of poker’s biggest live tournament festival. Fast forward to […]

PokerStars’ 2021 Summer Stacks Series Wraps Up

June 29, 2021 | By: Chris Blundo

Last night, PokerStars completed its inaugural Summer Stacks Festival. The 17-day, 100-event series ran in PokerStars’ three US markets – New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania – and managed to draw hordes of players and prizes from each state.  Contrary to many similar series, the Summer Stacks catered to the more casual player, offering quicker events […]

Texas Hold’em: Betting Terms

June 25, 2021 | By: Chris Blundo

Learning when, why, and how much to bet are the first steps toward becoming a winning poker player.  Those who bet too little, too much, too often, or not often enough, will always be poor players (pun intended). By mastering bet types and sizes you’ll be taking a giant leap towards poker profitability. Our latest […]

World Series Of Poker 2021: Full Schedule Released

June 15, 2021 | By: Geoffrey Fisk

Caesars Entertainment announced the return of the live World Series of Poker in April, but poker enthusiasts have waited for weeks for details on the full schedule for this year’s series. That wait is finally over, as WSOP.com revealed the full schedule for the 2021 World Series of Poker on Tuesday. The series returns to […]

The Differences Between Live And Online Poker

June 10, 2021 | By: Geoffrey Fisk

Whether you play online or at the casino, the same poker rules sit at the heart of any format. If you’re familiar with Texas Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, or another poker variant, you’ll know how the game is played in both live or online format. While the rules of poker are essentially the same in both […]

Texas Hold’em: Understanding Position

May 24, 2021 | By: Chris Blundo

When beginning to play Texas Hold’em, one of the most important concepts to master is position. While it may seem counterintuitive, where a player is seated is of vital importance in determining how an online poker hand should be played. This installment of How to Play Texas Hold’em will cover poker positions and strategy. The […]

How To Play Texas Hold’em (Introduction) 

May 12, 2021 | By: Chris Blundo

Unlike most casino games, poker involves competing not against the house, but other players. More importantly, poker is a game of skill as well as luck; someone who truly masters the ins and out of poker can be a long-term winning player.  In this first installment of How to Play Texas Hold’em, we will introduce […]

What We Know About The 2021 World Series Of Poker

May 5, 2021 | By: Geoffrey Fisk

Poker players around the world can rejoice – the World Series of Poker returns in its traditional live format for the 2021 series. COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the 2020 WSOP, prompting tournament officials to run a series of online events in its place. The 2021 WSOP returns to the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada this […]