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Are you aware that WPT Global is the official online poker site of the World Poker Tour? Each day, WPT Global runs some fantastic tournaments that are crammed full of value, and PokerNews is adding a couple of exciting freerolls to the mix this weekend.

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PokerNews Ticket Fiesta Schedule for May

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PokerNews Weekly Freeroll Schedule for May

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The World Poker Tour will head to Southeast Asia next week for an exciting WPT Prime Vietnam series that runs May 16-29 at the Crown Poker Club in Hanoi.

When the series begins, it will be the seventh Prime Tour stop of Season XXI. The WPT Main Tour wrapped up a trip to Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma earlier this week, just days following the conclusion of the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in South Florida. Both of those Main Events are down to the final tables, which will take place May 25 and May 26 in Las Vegas.

Before those begin, and the upcoming WPT Gardens Championship in Los Angeles (May 21-25), the World Poker Tour will be focused on some tournaments out in Vietnam, a hotbed for poker action.

“WPT Prime Vietnam holds a certain significance because it marked our first-ever Prime festival as the tour was revamped in 2022.” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “We look forward to the upcoming festival at Crown Poker Club and plan to share a special announcement during the main event, pertaining to the continued progress of our Prime Tour.”

Juicy Events on the WPT Prime Vietnam Schedule

The WPT Prime Tour is currently in the middle of an event in Slovakia — €1,100 buy-in no-limit hold’em. On Day 1a (May 11), there were well over 100 entrants in the field at Card Casino Bratislava. Play will run until the conclusion of the final table on May 15.

Starting May 16, the WPT Prime Vietnam series begins with the 8,800,000 VND WPT Opener, which guarantees at least 2,000,000,000 VND in the pot.

There will be multiple events running daily, and plenty of tournaments available for players at all bankroll levels. But it all culminates with the 25,000,000 VND WPT Prime Vietnam Main Event, which kicks off with Day 1a on May 25. Day 1b is scheduled for May 26, and the final table in the 12,000,000,000 VND guaranteed tournament will take place on May 29, the final day of the series.

High rollers will also have some events to compete in, including the 107,000,000 VND 100M Super High Roller, which kicks off May 25. As is customary in WPT Prime series, there is a ladies event on the schedule May 22 (3,300,000 VND buy-in).

Full WPT Prime Vietnam Series Schedule

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There are plenty of reasons to play real money online poker at TigerGaming. Not only do they have an excellent tournament offering that won’t break the bank, but the site also features an abundance of fantastic features that makes the gameplay exciting.

Now, the platform has introduced something to spice up their cash games by adding the option to Straddle.

You’ve probably heard of straddling before and have likely seen it take place on poker live streams such as High Stakes Poker and Hustler Casino Live. However, if you’re still not too familiar with the term, PokerNews has got you covered on what a straddle is and the reasons why people choose to do it.

What is a Straddle?

In poker, a straddle refers to a voluntary blind bet made by a player who is not in the blinds (the small blind and the big blind). The straddle occurs before the cards are dealt and acts as a third blind, effectively increasing the stakes of the game. You should also know that straddling is only an option in cash games and not applicable in tournament poker.

Typically, the player to the left of the big blind can straddle. By placing a straddle bet, that player essentially doubles the big blind before any cards are dealt. For example, in a $5/$10 blinds game, the straddle would typically be $20.

The purpose of a straddle is to generate more action and increase the pot size, which can create a more aggressive and exciting game. However, it’s worth noting that not all poker games allow straddles, and their availability may depend on the specific casino or home game rules.

Once a straddle is made, the action proceeds as usual, starting from the player to the left of the straddle. The straddler has the last option to act pre-flop if there is no raise. If someone raises before the action reaches the straddler, then the straddle acts as a normal blind and can call, raise, or fold when the action returns to them.

It’s important to remember that straddling is an optional play, and players should carefully consider its potential impact on their stack and strategy before deciding to do so.

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Five Reasons People Straddle in Poker

People choose to straddle in poker for a variety of reasons. Here are a few common motivations:

1. Increasing Action: Straddling is often done to liven up the game and generate more action. By adding a third blind, the pot size increases, which can entice players to play more hands and create a more exciting atmosphere at the table.
2. Exploiting Tight Games: In games where players are generally conservative or tight, a straddle can serve as a way to loosen up the action and encourage opponents to play more hands. It can be a strategic move to take advantage of the players’ reluctance to participate in large pots.
3. Gaining Positional Advantage: By straddling, a player can effectively buy the positional advantage by being the last to act pre-flop. This can provide them with more information about their opponents’ actions before deciding how to proceed with their hand.
4. Psychological Warfare: Straddling can be used as a psychological tactic to disrupt opponents’ strategies and force them to adjust. It can create confusion, pressure opponents’ stacks, and potentially lead to suboptimal decisions.
5. Social or Recreational Reasons: In some cases, players straddle simply because it’s a common practice among their group or at the casino they’re playing in. It may be seen as a fun or recreational aspect of the game that adds an extra element of excitement.

It’s important to note that while straddling can be a strategic move in certain situations, it also carries inherent risks. By voluntarily increasing the stakes, players expose themselves to higher potential losses. Therefore, it’s essential to assess the game dynamics, stack sizes, and individual playing styles before deciding whether or not to straddle.

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List of Restricted Countries

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Podcasts have become an unstoppable force, captivating audiences worldwide and transforming how we consume content thanks to offering their diverse range of topics, easy accessibility, and the ability to listen on the go.

Since their rise in popularity, many poker podcasts have been born, including the PokerNews Podcast. And now, former professional poker player Liv Boeree announced yesterday, May 10, that she is taking the plunge into the audiosphere with her own show titled ‘Win-Win.’

She has also given TED Talks on topics like “3 Lessons on Decision-making from a Poker Champion“ and “A Number Speaks a Thousand Words.” Boeree is also involved in effective altruism, a movement that seeks to use reason and evidence to maximize positive impact in the world, and she has actively supported various charitable initiatives.

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Boeree’s Poker Achievements

Boeree’s first encounter with poker came from her taking part in a UK gameshow, where the contestants were taught the game. This prompted Boeree to delve deeper into poker, which turned out to be an extremely fruitful decision.

In 2010, Boeree won the 2010 PokerStars.it EPT San Remo €5,300 Main Event for a career-best score of €1,250,000 ($1,698,300). Then in 2017, she captured her first gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker alongside her long-term partner and poker player Igor Kurganov in the series’ Tag Team Event.

According to The Hendon Mob, Boeree has won $3,861,839 in live tournament earnings and was one of the leading faces for PokerStars, holding an ambassadorial role for the brand for the best part of a decade.

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First Episode Perfect for Poker Fans

Poker players should eagerly tune in to Boeree’s Win-Win Podcast, as the first guest is none other than Molly Bloom, the author of the memoir “Molly’s Game” and the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed film of the same name.

Bloom’s journey from running exclusive poker games to her subsequent legal battles and reinvention can serve as a source of inspiration for poker players facing their own personal and professional hurdles.

The combination of Bloom’s unique perspective on high-stakes poker and Boeree’s own expertise in the game makes this conversation a must-listen for poker fans worldwide.

While no official air date for the episode has been confirmed, it is due to be available within the next week.

The Rattlesnake Open VI on Global Poker got underway earlier this week and has already had plenty of big winners.

The series is one of the biggest on the social poker site’s calendar with 109 events in each of Global Poker’s in-game currencies—Gold Coins (GC) events and Sweeps Coins (SC). In total, these events have combined guarantees of GC 896,500,000 and SC 1,943,000.

Some of the winners so far in the Gold Coin events include “CarsonH”, who took down the GC 20,000,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 01-H: NLHE for GC 4,637,790, as well as none other than Team PokerNews streamer Kyle “KAA17” Anderson, who got through a field of 320 runners in the GC 9,000,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 01-M: NLHE to win GC 1,837,440.

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Two Deep Runs for Anderson

Anderson had plenty of run-good on May 8 as he made deep runs in two events after finishing sixth in an event the night before.

“1/27 and a 3/52 in two Rattlesnake title hunts,” Anderson tweeted as he made consecutive deep runs, “were looking to ship both!!!”

The Team PokerNews streamer locked up the victory in Rattlesnake 01-M: NLHE on camera as he defeated “1luckyirish1” to win the Rattlesnake trophy and GC 1,837,440.

After that, “GAM8L3R777” got through a field of 299 players in the GC 2,500,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 01-L: NLHE to win GC 577,070, while “Tebeezy” emerged victorious in the 9,000,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 02-M: PLO to win GC 2,025,985.

Global Poker Rattlesnake Open Gold Coin Results May 8-9

“TeamDoogie” & “Burnzie57” Biggest Sweeps Coin Winners

The biggest winners on the Sweeps Coin side of things were “TeamDoogie” and “Burnzie57”, who earned respective scores of SC 7,736.05 and SC 5,884.12 for their victories in the SC 40,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 01-H: NLHE and the SC 25,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 01-M: NLHE.

Not long after, “TARK” got through a field of 917 runners in the SC 7,500 guaranteed Rattlesnake 01-L: NLHE to win SC 1,598.34, while “ChipUpOrShutUp” got through 585 players in the SC 8,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 02-L: PLO to win SC 1,589.48.

Global Poker Rattlesnake Open Sweeps Coin Results May 8-9

“CardTzar” & “Pyrospode” Win Lost Sock Memorial Tournaments

An earlier highlight of the first few days of the Rattlesnake Open were the Lost Sock Memorial Tournaments, which commemorate all those socks that went have gone missing from the dryer.

In the two Lost Sock Memorial Tournaments, the top 20 Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin finishers won prizes including Rattlesocks and a Global Poker cap.

The biggest winners were “CardTzar” and “Pyrospode”. “CardTzar” took down the GC 16,000,000 guaranteed Rattlesnake 02-H: PLO Lost Sock Memorial Tournament to win GC 4,701,690, while “Pyrospode” took down the SC 17,500 guaranteed Rattlesnake 02-H: PLO Lost Sock Memorial Tournament for SC 3,842.37.

There are still plenty of chances to win prizes or a Rattlesnake trophy with the Rattlesnake Open running on Global Poker through May 28.

The saga of a Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium coming to Las Vegas took yet another turn as reports emerged this week that the Oakland A’s are now considering building a stadium at the current Tropicana site, just a few blocks away from where the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is played annually.

Earlier this year, multiple news outlets reported that the Oakland A’s were considering building the stadium at various Las Vegas locations, including the Tropicana site on the south end of the Strip and the Las Vegas Festival grounds on the north end of the Strip. They were also considering building it at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino — which hosted the WSOP for 17 years — giving credibility to longstanding rumors spearheaded by Las Vegas blogger Scott Roeben, who runs Vital Vegas.

More recently, the team entered a binding agreement to build the stadium on Red Rock Resorts property, according to The Nevada Independent.

Now, the newspaper reports that the A’s have pivoted from that agreement and plan to build the stadium at the Tropicana site. Bally’s Corp plans to demolish the casino to make way for the $1.5 billion stadium, which would hold 35,000 seats and be equipped with a retractable roof.

Notably, the Tropicana site that may host a new MLB stadium is just a ten-minute drive from Horseshoe Las Vegas, which in 2022 became the new home of the World Series of Poker.

One of the biggest concerns about the WSOP’s move was that it would increase congestion as tens of thousands of poker players made their way onto the already busy Strip. Those concerns ended up being largely unfounded and the majority of players found themselves satisfied with the transition.

Similarly, some on social media voiced worry that putting a new sports stadium on the Strip would increase congestion.

“Imagine the congestion nightmare at this location if there were two or more major events happening on the same night (Golden Knights, Vegas A’s, Boxing/UFC, Raiders, and concerts, etc),” said Twitter user Matt Barnett.

Whatever the case, it will be several years before a new stadium reaches Las Vegas, so the 2023 WSOP will not be impacted. According to The Nevada Independent, construction on the project would begin in 2024 and the stadium would open in 2027 or 2028.

PokerGO released the newest edition of High Stakes Poker Season 10 — Episode 14 — Tuesday night, and high roller Alan Keating was into the $200/$400 cash game for more than $1 million.

Keating, who rose to poker fame on Hustler Casino Live over the past year, isn’t afraid to make big plays and splash chips around. During this action-packed episode, he went to battle multiple times with a High Stakes Poker veteran, Jean-Robert Bellande.

Those two popular poker pros were seated at a table that also included Jeremy Stein, Stanley Choi, Stanley Tang, and Eric Hicks. Here’s a look at the stack sizes that were displayed early in the show:

Hicks and Stein Fight with Big Pairs

With Keating straddling, Bellande raised to $3,000 with Q♣J♦ from early position before getting three-bet to $11,000 from Stein, who had 10♦10♣ on the button. Hicks then woke up with K♥K♦ in the big blind and three-bet it to $35,000. Only the pocket 10’s made the call.

The flop came 9♣9♥3♣ and the big blind led for the same $35,000 bet, and he received a call. When the A♣ appeared on the turn, both players were concerned with the over-card, so they both checked to see the 5♣ on the river, which gave Stein a flush for a suck-out. Once again both players checked and Stein took down a $144,000 pot.

Moments later, Stein would win a decent-sized pot with pocket aces against Bellande. He’d then pick up K♠K♣ and faced a three-bet to $8,000 from Tang, who was holding 7♥6♥. Stein four-bet it to $27,500 and his opponent made the call.

The flop ran out 7♣4♣5♦, and both players loved it. Stein, however, went for a sneaky check, and then the DoorDash founder over-bet jammed all in for $148,000. That earned a snap-call, and the players agreed to run it twice.

On the first run out, it came 5♠ followed by the A♥, clean for the kings. Stein would then collect the entire $354,200 pot when the second run out went 2♠ and J♥. Tang then rebought in for another $200,000.

Later in the show, Stein would win another huge pot, this one against Hicks again. Hicks picked the wrong time to make a $50,000 bluff wager on the turn with eight-high because Stein was sitting there with the nuts. He went for an all in raise and then promptly took down the pot when his opponent couldn’t even consider making the call.

Bellande and Keating Battle for Some Big Pots

During Episode 14 of High Stakes Poker, JRB and Keating faced off multiple times, starting with the following two hands. In the first one, Bellande raised to $800 from early position with A♠K♣, and then Keating made it $5,000 on the button with 8♦7♦. Choi, in the big blind with Q♠9♠, made the call before JRB four-bet it to $35,000, getting a call only from Keating.

The A♥K♥3♦ flop appeared to be an action-killer considering Bellande had his opponent drawing only to runner-runners. When both players checked, the 7♥ appeared on the turn and it again went check-check.

Bellande couldn’t get Keating to bite and the 5♣ finally convinced JRB to bet, and he did to the tune of $55,000 but received no action.

These two poker players would tangle heads-up again with $41,000 already in the pot heading to a flop of 2♠3♥4♦, giving both players a gutter ball and no pair with Bellande sitting on A♥7♥ and Keating holding A♣Q♠. Bellande checked and then called a $25,000 bet.

The turn was the 8♣, no help to either player and they each checked. When the K♠ on the river again didn’t improve either hand, they checked it around and Keating grabbed the $91,000 pot.

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Bellande was quite active on Episode 14. He played a number of sizable pots, including a late one against Choi.

In the hand in question, the double straddle was on and Choi started off the action with a raise to $4,000 with 8♣7♣. Bellande called on the button with Q♠J♠, while Stein made it $12,200 from the small blind with A♠J♣. Choi and JRB both called and the flop came out 4♥7♠4♠, connecting with Choi and Bellande.

The action checked around to the turn, which was the Q♣, giving Bellande top pair to go along with his flush draw. Stein, who had nothing but ace-high, led out for $18,000 and both players made the call. When the Q♥ was turned over on the river, Stein thought better of it, and checked, as did Choi.

Bellande, however, wasn’t going to check his trips back in position, so he ripped off a wager of $43,000, looking for maximum value, which he’d get from Choi, who made the call with an inferior hand to finish off the show.

Past High Stakes Poker Recaps

Check out our past recaps from Season 10 of High Stakes Poker on PokerGO:

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One of the most popular stops on the live poker tournament calendar, the Winamax SISMIX, returns to Marrakech, Morocco, from May 24, and PokerNews will be there bringing you all of the live updates from the Main Event.

The Winamax SISMIX is a six-day affair where the off-the-felt activities are as eagerly anticipated as the tournaments adorning the schedule. If there is one thing that Winamax knows how to do perfectly, it is hosting a fun-filled poker event.

The 2023 Winamax SISMIX Marrakech festival runs from May 24 through May 29, and PokerNews‘ live reporting team will be with you every step of the way for the MAD5,500 ($550) No-Limit Hold’em Main Event.

That main event features four flights before a Day 2 on May 28 whittles down the field, before the champion is crowned on May 29.

Each Day 1 sees players sit down with 50,000 chips, and play to a 30-minute clock (15 minutes on Day 1D) where the blinds and antes start at 100/200/200a. Late registration is open for 13 levels, during which time a single re-entry per flight is permitted.

The clock extends to 35 minutes on Day 2, and then to 40 minutes on the final day. All play occurs on six-handed tables.

Past Winamax SISMIX Main Event Champions

The Marrakech edition of the Winamax SISMIX has always proven popular, so PokerNews expects a bumper crowd for the 2023 edition. The tournament took place for five consecutive years between 2014-2018 before the SISMIX festival called Spain home.

There was a brief hiatus thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Winamax deciding to return to Morocco for the sixth time.

Davidi Kitai won the inaugural Winamax SISMIX event in 2014. Other champions include rap star Bruno “Kool Shen” Lopes, and Adrian Mateos, the latter taking down the 2018 edition, which was the last time Marrakech hosted this incredible festival.

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Winamax SISMIX Marrakech Schedule

As you can see from the table below, Winamax SISMIX Marrakech’s schedule is packed to the brim with tournaments running around the clock. In addition to the various events, cash games are planned to run 24/7.

Winamax SISMIX is not only about poker but parties, entertainment, and having fun in the sun. Head to the Moroccan capital for the festival and have the time of your life with pool parties, a welcome party, Beer Pong competitions, a Moroccan Party, and much much more.

888poker continues pulling out all of the stops regarding its mystery bounty tournaments, as it hosted another $109 buy-in $100,000 guaranteed affair this weekend.

A total of 945 players competed, made up of 785 unique entries and 160 rebuys, leaving 888poker with a slight overlay on the generous $100,000 guarantee, not that those who finished in the money places minded because it represented even more value for them.

The largest of the mystery bounty payments tipped the scales at $10,000, a welcome addition to any poker player’s bankroll. Brazil’s “beijamyrola” got their hands on this huge bounty despite falling in 112nd place! The $10,139 they took home was more than any of the other entrants, including “Billy_Slater,” the eventual champion!

A special mention also goes to 888poker ambassador Ian “Simpioni” Simpson. The popular grinder crashed out in 60th place for a $145 score, but Simpson pulled out several bounties, including one worth $3,000, to make for a profitable evening at the virtual felt.

$100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event Final Table Results

Lithuania’s “somebody888” sat down at the final table with only 9.4 big blinds, so it was unsurprising to see them become the first casualty. They only last one hand after raising to seven big blinds with king-queen before calling the shove from “GuyWhite14,” who jammed with pocket jacks. somebody888 failed connect with the board, and was gone.

It took another 40 minutes before the final table lost another player. Brazil’s “fjreis” saw their stack dwindle to only 3.3 big blinds when they open-called with king-nine of diamonds in a clash with “ProudTobeNIT,” who three-bet with ace-eight of hearts. An eight on the flop proved enough to reduce the player count by one.

Seventh place and a total of $2,106 went to “ChristaBorg.” First, they lost a chunk of their stack when their ace-queen lost to pocket jacks. They then min-raised with ace-king of diamonds in the cutoff, “Luciole16” clicked it back to four big blinds in the small blind, before ChristaBorg jammed for 13.1 big blinds in total. Luciole16 instantly called, as would you had you been dealt pocket aces. ChristaBorg flopped a flush draw but the turn and river bricked.

“J0nSn0wShow” was sent packing 20 minute later when they open-shoved for only 3.4 big blinds with pocket threes from the button. Billy_Slater called in the big blind with ace-queen, which flopped a queen to send J0nSn0wShow home in sixth. J0nSn0wShow took home $4,087 thanks to opening $3,026 worth of bounties before busting.

A few moments after J0nSn0wShow’s demise, ProudToBeNIT joined the list of eliminated players. They moved all-in for 3.2 big blinds from the button with ace-four on the button, and Luciole16 called in the big blind with the dominated four-deuce. Luciole16’s hand only remained dominated until the flop because two deuces appeared; ProudToBeNIT was drawing dead by the turn.

The final four became three when Canada’s GuyWhite14 was wiped out by Luciole16. From the button, Luciole16 min-raised with pocket queens, and called the 11.6 big blind shove from GuyWhite14, which they made with ace-four from the small blind. An eight-high board was no help to GuyWhite14, and they headed to the showers.

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Luciole16 bowed out in third despite being the chip leader going into three-handed play. They lost a decent percentage of their stack bluffing into a pair of queens, then got a little too frisky with a straight draw when their opponent had a straight. Luciole16 committed their last 9.3 big blinds with ace-ten after Billy_Slater had min-raised with ace-deuce. Billy_Slater called, and flopped a deuce, turned an ace, and busted the dangerous Luciole16.

Billy_Slater held a two-to-one chip lead going into the one-on-one clash with “Diguiry.” The battle was over after only a couple of hands. Billy_Slater moved all-in with nine-deuce of diamonds, and Diguiry called off their 13.5 big blind stack with ace-queen. A nine on the flop and another on the river brought the latest $100,000 Mystery Bounty event to a thrilling conclusion.