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Competitive poker may only be around 50 years old, but it’s had more than a few memorable moments and stories. It also had numerous outstanding players, as the best of the best become part of poker history. One such notable poker player is Dan Smith. Player Overview Dan Smith is an American professional poker player, […]
They woke mid-afternoon, having earned the kind of sleep only lovers do. “Sammy, why do we meet like this?” Sofia asked as she sat at the gilt-edged make-up desk, blinking slowly into the mirror as she reapplied mascara. “In Barcelona or in bed? I think we both know the reason we end up in bed […]
Professional poker is relatively young, having started in 1970 with the creation of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Despite this, it has its fair share of fantastic moments and legendary players. There are many timeless legends like Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, and Johnny Moss. As poker continues to flourish, more new pros are born. […]
It may be young compared to the rest of the game, but professional tournament poker has its fair share of memorable stories. Moments like Doyle Brunson’s miracle tournament winning hand and Jack Straus’ insane comeback define competitive poker in high-stakes battles amongst legends. The best poker players are immortalized, their names living on in the […]
Poker has captivated the attention of players all over the world for centuries. Becoming a successful poker player takes more than luck; skill and strategy are essential to winning consistently. That is why, over time, poker has evolved into a competitive game enjoyed by both professional and recreational players alike. Competitive poker has flourished, becoming […]
Touching down in Bulgaria was always a routine that Sofia enjoyed. For one thing, she was landing in Sofia, the city after which she was named. When she was a child, it was all anyone talked about; her father’s relentless business drive and how he named his daughter after the city he hoped to one […]
Once you’ve been playing poker for a while, or been studying, learning and practicing the game, you will invariably have been in a situation where you are sitting with a flush draw. In these situations, sometimes in an important spot, you are faced with a difficult decision. Regardless of when you find yourself with a […]
The competitive scene of poker has produced quite a few memorable players over the years. The high stakes attract some of the best players to fight for dominance in exciting battles of skill and strategy. The best of the best receive fame and fortune, becoming known to every serious poker player. Very few players, however, […]
$50M Guaranteed Bounty Hunters Series Returns To GGPoker Online tournament series to run from April 9 through May 2 GGPoker today announces the latest edition of its ever-popular Bounty Hunters Series, which will run from April 9 through May 2. As in the last iteration of this online tournament series, at least $50,000,000 in prizes […]
Dan Harrington is an American professional poker player known for his impressive tournament career. He won the World Series of Poker Main Event in 1995 and picked up another bracelet the same year. Harrington also has one World Poker Tour title, which some consider poker’s second most prestigious tournament series after the WSOP. He has […]
It’s a wonderful Friday evening. You are playing poker in one of the Daily Hyper Tournaments on GGPOKER and before you realize what happened, you only have 20BB! Oh no! How do you construct your strategy when playing short-stacked poker? Let’s have a look into one of the most common poker scenarios – when the […]
For as long as the night was, the morning was that short. The jail cell wasn’t nearly as dark and foreboding when Sam woke from a fitful sleep. The shadowy gloom of early morning had been replaced by brilliant sunlight. As the sun lit the room, Sam’s mood brightened accordingly. He rose, rubbing his head […]
