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Umberto Ruggeri leads 19 finalists in record-breaking Irish Open Main Event
There were 218 players still in the field yesterday, and today only 19 of them will join the action at the Irish Open Main Event final. A €600,000 prize awaits the winner and the closest to it so far is Italian player Umberto Ruggeri.
News > Stories
Second Biggest Bad Beat Jackpot in History, Players Split Over $1.8 Million
Sometimes when you lose to a premium hand, you're not necessarily disappointed. This is especially true if you hit the Bad Beat Jackpot worth more than $1.8 million. In fact, that's exactly the amount that the BBJ in Canada had, making it the second largest in history.
News > Strategies
Bluffing in Poker: the Key to Psychological Superiority
Bluffing is a key element of poker that separates the amateurs from the pros and elevates the game to a whole new level. It is a psychological tactic where players try to convince their opponents that their hand is stronger or weaker than it actually is. Success in bluffing depends not only on knowledge of the game mechanisms, but also on understanding the mindset of the opponents. Is it possible to use psychological moves to completely control poker to your advantage?
TV > Livestream
LIVE: Irish Open - Ladies Championship (Final Table)
We have now revealed the final table of the Ladies Championship, which takes place during the Irish Open. The tournament had a buy-in of €250 and thanks to 163 entries the prizepool is worth €34,168. A prize of €8,100 awaits the winner. Who will take it?
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I don't think ACR is trying to expose cheating - Nacho Barbero shocked the poker community during a stream
Nacho Barbero made headlines on many poker sites a few months ago when he posted a photo of himself playing an online tournament with an open GTO Wizard. Now he's back in the spotlight again, as he said in a live stream that he doesn't think the cardroom is interested in dealing with such cheating.
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The Poker Table, the Gun and Death - The Story of Bill Hickok and the Dead Man's Hand
There are many legends and extraordinary stories in the world of poker, but few are as intertwined with blood, guns and the Wild West as the fate of James "Wild Bill" Hickok. The man who made a name for himself as a ruthless gunslinger, sheriff, and frontier hero also became a sadly famous figure in poker history. His death at a saloon table in Deadwood in 1876 became one of poker's most famous stories and gave the world the term "Dead Man's Hand."
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Slovak Michal Havavka is Irish THMC champion, Kenny Hallert wins 5k High Roller
Last year Slovak Michal Havavka lifted the America's Cup trophy over his head during the Irish Open. Now Michal has won another trophy at this series and that is from The Hendon Mob Championship. Kenny Hallaert, who dominated the 5k NLH High Roller, was all smiles in the winning photo.
