Professional World Poker Players

In the spotlight: Scotty Nguyen

Thuan “Scotty” Nguyen (born October 28, 1962 in Nha Trang, Vietnam) is a Vietnamese American professional poker player... 

In the spotlight: Doyle Brunson

Doyle F. Brunson (born August 10, 1933) is an iconic American poker player who has played professionally for over 50 years. He is the... 

In the spotlight: Minh Ly

Minh Ly (born March 24 in Vietnam) is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player based in Temple City, California. He is a regular... 

Poker News

Joan Rivers Calls Poker Players Trash

The confrontation between Joan Rivers and Annie Duke was taken to a new level on this week’s episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.... 

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The Nightly Turbo: Ivey's Not So Super S...
Hope you had a good Sunday, cause from what we're about to tell you, Phil Ivey might not have. If you like jumping out of planes, you might want to stay tuned to get the details on the opportunity to do just that with Joe Sebok and PokerStars has...
The WSOP on ESPN: The Poker Brat, the Go...
Poker fans got a triple dose of the World Series of Poker Europe on Sunday night as three of ESPN?s eight hours of coverage hit the airwaves. If you were in the throes of a Super Bowl celebration or were already passed out from the festivities...
The PokerNews Jet Set: The M Resort, Las...
Before you can see the lights of the Strip, before you can hear the clang of the slot machines, and right as you coast over that last mountain pass on Interstate 15, the sapphire-blue M Resort rises from the desert floor, letting you know that...

How to Play Poker

Implied Odds

Introduction Implied odds in poker is a concept that is one that you will get better at as you become a more experienced player. When... 

Betting out of Position - By Gus Hansen

Every Hold ‘em strategy guide talks about the importance of positional advantage. The standard thinking is that the player who acts... 

Playing Head’s Up

It’s down to you and another player. The only thing that separates you from victory is your opponent’s chips. No problem! Let’s... 

Hot Poker Tip Number: 3

Always ask questions
Think before you bet. Question yourself. Have you completed your hand? Are you drawing for a better hand? What does my opponent have? Do they have a draw? What hands can you beat? And what hands would beat you?