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A Crucial Read Puts Torelli in Commanding Position in 2023 WSOP Main Event Day 4

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:39:49 +0000

Were back in action on Day 4 of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event with another Hand of the Day breakdown. For those new to the series, here are the earlier installments of the series:

Its midway through Day 4, the money bubble just burst, and were guaranteed $25,000 in prize money for our effort thus far. Its no small sum, of course, but as any poker player can attest, its as much of a disappointment as it is a success. Lets be real, you dont sign up for the Main Event to min-cash.

Holdem with Holloway: River Card Sees Me Fall One Spot Shy of a WSOP Main Event Seat

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:37:47 +0000

At the beginning of December, I had the opportunity to attend a Celebrity Charity Tournament in Santa Monica, California that was headlined by Hollywood actors Ted Danson, Cheryl Hines and Andy Buckley. The winner was set to receive a $10,000 seat into the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

The $1,200 buy-in event with $500 re-buys had approximately 100 players and was hosted by Jerry Greenberg, Bruce Stern, Eliott Kessas and Jacob Zalewski. Proceeds went to the One Step Closer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those who suffer from cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and Geffen Playhouse, a nonprofit theater in Los Angeles.

Alec Torelli on Using Live Reads on Day 3 of the WSOP Main Event

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:36:52 +0000

This is the third article in this series where I break down a key hand from each day of my eight-day 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event run. You can read about Day 1 here and Day 2 here.

Also, Ive created video breakdowns of key hands I played, which you can get access free here.

I began Day 3 with just over 200,000 chips, but have already worked my way up to over 350,000 during the first level with a well-timed bluff and by picking up a few solid hands.

Check Out The Best 2023 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Poker Deals

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:35:35 +0000

Poker players are known for finding value at every opportunity, so it’s no surprise they may be keen to take advantage of some Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals during the holiday season.

If you’re looking for poker gifts to surprise your loved ones with, PokerNews has collected the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for the poker player in your life, including chip sets, poker tables, hoodies, and more.

Holdem with Holloway, Vol. 131: How New Players Frustrated Me on WPT at Sea

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:31:27 +0000

Its been nearly three years since I last penned a Holdem with Holloway strategy article, but I am back thanks to some recent poker action I played on the high seas and felt compelled to write about.

Back in October, I had the opportunity to take a cruise on the Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady, which departs out of Miami and sails about the Caribbean. As if taking a leisurely cruise wasnt reason enough, I was keen to check out WPT at Sea, the first permanent poker room on the high seas, one that happens to be sponsored by the renowned World Poker Tour (WPT).

The 10 Most Important Poker Strategy Books Ever Written and Why Theyre Special

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:00:40 +0000

The amount of resources online to help you get better at poker is vast, including the poker strategy section right here on PokerNews, but there’s still nothing quite like having a physical copy of a book in your hands and reading through first-hand strategy and tips from the pros.

So, we asked Nolan Dalla for the top 10 best poker books ever written that you need to read to help you improve your game. Nolan is best known as the longtime Media Director of the World Series of Poker but has been involved in poker as a full-time and part-time player, writer/reporter, author, consultant, and casino executive for more than 20 years.

Alec Torelli Rivered the Nuts on Day 2 of WSOP But Needed to Decide What to Bet

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. In the first article, I walked you through my preparation routine and broke down the most key hand from Day 1.

Today Im continuing with the series to share a crucial hand from Day 2 that propelled me to become the table chip leader.

For those who want a deeper dive, Im putting together a full breakdown of my entire Main Event run, a tournament course, and a live workshop on tournament poker, which you can learn more about at Conscious Poker. Enter your email there to receive a free Hand of the Day video breakdown of a key hand from my 2023 Main Event.

Alec Torellis WSOP Main Event Run Day 1C: Actionable Ways to Maximize Value

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I had the time of my life playing the record-breaking 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Its bittersweet finishing in 11th place. The pain of being so close to the dream of making the Final Table is slowly offset by gratitude for the great run. Looking back on my 20-year poker journey, I feel like the Main Event was the most incredible moment of them all.

I created this fun vlog which documents my entire Main Event run.

Brutally Bluffed and Cracked Aces in the Inaugural Survival Challenge Poker Home Game

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

For the second year in a row, I took some vacation time during the summer and missed out on part of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. In 2022, I stepped away to be a contestant on Season 9 of Survival Challengewhich I wrote about in-depth here and this summer I returned, albeit as a volunteer to help hold the game for a whole new crop of players.