Insane Move as Poker Player Folds a Straight Flush

This appears to be the largest confirmed single-day win in poker history. Ketola did win two of the early matches, showcasing skill and nerve (at one point coolering Jungleman in back-to-back hands to take a lead). In the final €6M-vs-€6M showdown, Jungleman pulled off clutch plays – including making a royal flush at one point […]

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Wang puts an 80,000 delayed c-bet in the middle, Huang calls and does so again on the J♠ river for 120,000. Wang flips over 6♠ 6♦ but Huang collects another pot with J♣ T♠ and the higher flush. Don’t just watch the game—take control and make your predictions count with live betting at HENG189. Bet […]

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In a standard online poker cash game, when you fold your hand, you have to wait until the current hand is over to be dealt into a new one. Because freeroll poker is usually free to enter, the standard of play is normally pretty loose and aggressive. Players will throw their chips around without really […]

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Blinds are fixed – a major benefit to those sticking to a bankroll or certain betting limits. It’s worth thinking twice about betting if you only have a high card to stand on as the round progresses, but remember to look out for bluffs from other players too. As you would expect, One Pair is […]

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