Professional World Poker Players

In the spotlight: Mike Matusow

Michael Matusow (born April 30, 1968 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional poker player, residing in Henderson, Nevada.... 

In the spotlight: Phil Ivey

Phillip D. Ivey (born February 1, 1976) is an American professional poker player who has won five World Series of Poker bracelets and... 

In the spotlight: Scotty Nguyen

Thuan “Scotty” Nguyen (born October 28, 1962 in Nha Trang, Vietnam) is a Vietnamese American professional poker player... 

Poker News

Joan Rivers Calls Poker Players Trash

The confrontation between Joan Rivers and Annie Duke was taken to a new level on this week’s episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.... 

Latest Poker Newsfeeds

From the Poker Vaults: Jimmy Casella
While Texans dominated the first several years of the World Series of Poker, a few outsiders did manage to work their way into the mix...
2009 WSOP: Abe Mosseri Claims Event #55 ...
This year?s World Series of Poker featured only one 2-7 Triple Draw event, Event #55. The field drew gamblers, lowball specialists...
2009 WSOP: Veckey Triumphs in $1,500 NLH...
Tony Veckey has won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, triumphing over a 2,818-player field in Event #54, $1,500 No-Limit Hold?em...

How to Play Poker

7 Steps to Remember

Betting and Play The following describes the betting and play for Texas Holdem. Check out our comprehensive glossary for definitions... 

Rules of Omaha

Omaha is played exactly like Texas Holdem, except that you get four hole cards instead of just two. But, contrary to Holdem, when you... 

Poker Dictionary: L-Z

L Ladies: Two Queens. Late Position: Position on a round of betting where the player must act after most of the other players have... 

Hot Poker Tip Number: 70

Do not Play Every Hand
The number one mistake beginning poker players make is that they play far too many hands. Playing more does not mean winning more. If you find you are staying in half or more the hands you are dealt, you need to cut down your starting hand requirements.