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Notable Poker Players and Their Most Memorable Moments

Notable Poker Players and Their Most Memorable Moments

Identifying the best poker players can be a lot tougher than other sports. It’s one thing to keep tabs on metrics like cash winnings and tournament victories, but stats alone aren’t enough to nail down what makes a poker player truly one of the greats. It’s easier sometimes to look at the names that are…

What Makes a Good Poker Tournament?: Stats from Over 1,000 Weekly Events Across the US

What Makes a Good Poker Tournament?: Stats from Over 1,000 Weekly Events Across the US

“Is this a good poker tournament?” How many times has that phrase been uttered? For those who crave a good poker tournament, it is a deceptively complex question. Some players seek large fields with high buy-ins which can lead to big paydays. Others seek a longer period of “quality” play before the shovefest stage sets…

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Poker Tournaments in Las Vegas

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Poker Tournaments in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a poker player’s dream. With over thirty different poker rooms on the Strip and around town, many offering tournament action, how do you decide where to play? Let us walk you through some of the best poker tournaments in Las Vegas. We will help you find the cheapest Las Vegas tournaments, those…

Poker Games List

Poker Games List

When a modern player thinks of poker game variants, we typically think of No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em or PLO (Pot Limit Omaha), as those are the most common poker games today. Fifty years ago, a player might have thought of Seven Card Stud. However, as poker players who favor mixed games know, the poker games…

Coach Joel: Interview with a Poker Coach
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Coach Joel: Interview with a Poker Coach

Recently we sat down with poker coach and founder of PTO Poker, Joel Wald, to talk about the experience of poker coaching, when to seek out coaching, and what players should expect from a poker coach. This week we interviewed Coach Joel about his own player and coaching journey. How and when did you start…

What is Poker Coaching? And Why Do You Need It?
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What is Poker Coaching? And Why Do You Need It?

Today, in the the latest in our series of poker interviews, we talk to Joel Wald about poker coaching. Joel is the founder of PTO Poker, which offers personalized poker coaching for players who are looking to make better decisions and become the best versions of themselves, both on and off the felt. At PTO…