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by Mike1013 | Apr 6, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. It’s very important to be able to make adjustments based upon your opponents’ actions in No Limit Hold’em cash games. You should go beyond making the most obvious possible adjustments. By...
by Mike1013 | Apr 4, 2021 | Poker Reviews
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by Mike1013 | Mar 28, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Bet sizing is an important skill that all top NL Hold’em players use to get the best of their opponents. There are a number of factors that should cause you to make smaller or larger bets. In this...
by Mike1013 | Mar 26, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip Getting reads on your opponents’ play based upon stats and observations at the table is an important part of poker. In this recording of two $.02/$.04 no-limit Hold’em cash game tables, we focus on paying attention to opponents’ actions...
by Mike1013 | Mar 25, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. In this video we look at a couple of hand histories played by members of FlopTurnRiver. There are a wide array of options that you have for any given decision at the poker tables. We will look at many of...
by Mike1013 | Mar 23, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. In No Limit Hold’em cash games, it’s important to not give up when your c-bet is called. You should often fire another barrel on the turn. But there are some situations in which it is better to...
by Mike1013 | Mar 22, 2021 | Craps
Craps can be a confusing game with the dozens of possible bets that you can make. Although there’s little strategy involved in gameplay, because all outcomes are randomly determined by the dice, there are some bets that are much more favorable for the bettor...
by Mike1013 | Mar 21, 2021 | VIP Programs
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by Mike1013 | Mar 20, 2021 | Casino Bonus Codes
Ladbrokes Bonus Overview Ladbrokes is a multi-channel online gaming service, offering players the chance to compete in poker, casino games, and sports betting. Unlike some other site, Labrokes features a shared wallet system. This allows users to split up their money...
by Mike1013 | Mar 18, 2021 | Casino Bonus Codes
Betfair Bonus Overview Betfair offers everything from poker, to casino games, and full sports betting. Betfair does have a shared account, meaning you can transfer funds between each channel. Betfair allows you to earn multiple bonuses across channels. This means you...
by Mike1013 | Mar 17, 2021 | Casino Bonus Codes
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by Mike1013 | Mar 14, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Use selective aggression and position to punish players who limp at the poker table. By observing your opponents’ tendencies, you will be able to formulate a strategy to exploit their errors. Raising...
by Mike1013 | Mar 14, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Floating on the flop is an advanced play that will allow you to get the better of your opponents. Yet indiscriminate floating will merely turn you into a fishy calling station. Find out what to think about...
by Mike1013 | Mar 13, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Aggression is rightly considered the hallmark of a winning poker player. Yet there are many times to check — even if you think you have the best hand. In this video, we’ll look at some reasons...
by Mike1013 | Mar 9, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Stealing the blinds is a very important tactic in No Limit Hold’em cash games. Yet this is a well-known strategy, and it has spawned counter-strategies — like the resteal. Learn what you can do to...
by Mike1013 | Mar 6, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Poker is a game of adjustment and readjustment. Depending on how your opponents play their hands, you will want to play your hands differently in order to exploit them. Don’t play your hands the same...
by Mike1013 | Mar 6, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Suited connectors are great hands to play in order to mix up your range and to not be predictable. Yet all suited connectors do not have the same value. Find out the best way to play these troublesome hands...
by Mike1013 | Mar 2, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. At the poker tables, it is extremely useful to determine when your opponent is likely to have a weak hand. By observing his previous actions, you can often determine that he does not have a big hand. Learning...
by Mike1013 | Mar 1, 2021 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Identifying weaker players is a critical skill for any poker player. While there is some money to be made from strong players, the lion’s share of the profits will go to those who win chips from the...
by Mike1013 | May 4, 2017 | Slots
From April 28 to May 29, customers of the bet365 online casino will have the opportunity to play designated games to be entered into drawings for bonuses totaling $2,000,000. The largest single bonus available is $2,000, but there are plenty of lesser prizes as well....
by Mike1013 | Apr 13, 2017 | bet365
If you, as a poker player, like high suited connectors – and who among us doesn’t? – then bet365 Poker’s Premium Suits special should intrigue you. Through a series of missions and freerolls, the site will hand out more than €65,000 to poker players from...
by Mike1013 | Feb 28, 2017 | Slots
If you’re a fan of online casino games, then bet365 has got the promotion for you: £1,00,000 Spectacular. It runs from Dec. 5 to Jan. 1 and consists of a series of prize drawings in which 60,000 fortunate players will receive bonuses amounting to a total of £1...
by Mike1013 | Feb 4, 2017 | bet365
Whenever you get a high pocket pair at a poker table, your pulse probably picks up a bit. Now there’s even more reason for excitement because bet365 is giving away freeroll entries to go with your enviable hole cards. In total, more than €80,000 will be...
by Mike1013 | Jan 7, 2017 | bet365
bet365 Poker is ringing in the new year with more than €100,000 to be handed out to players who complete missions between Jan. 2 and Jan. 29. There are both daily and weekly missions that you can accomplish to earn freeroll entries and Premium Steps tickets. To learn...
by Mike1013 | Dec 21, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
Americas Cardroom is set to shake up the SNG landscape with the introduction of its new Sit & Go 2.0 format. This nine-player contest combines the best of skill and chance as there’s the possibility for the prize pool to get larger and larger if players are...
by Mike1013 | Dec 8, 2016 | bet365
The holiday season typically sees people deplete their bankrolls for gifts, travel and other expenses, but you may be able to replenish your funds with the Winter Warrior event. bet365 is giving away more than €100,000 to poker players for completing certain missions...
by Mike1013 | Nov 18, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
If you’re looking forward to a satisfying and fulfilling Thanksgiving weekend, remember to make some time for Americas Cardroom. Running from Thursday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 27, the All You Can Eat promotion offers several ways for poker players to grab some...
by Mike1013 | Nov 3, 2016 | bet365
Poker devotees have the opportunity to snag their share of €100,000 by participating in the Autumn Missions at bet365, which run from Oct. 31 until Nov. 27. You’ll have to complete daily and weekly missions to earn entry into the relevant freerolls. If you have...
by Mike1013 | Sep 2, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
If you’re a poker player who also likes American football, then you can combine the two pastimes with the NFL Bets promotion at Americas Cardroom. Simply by playing the poker games you love, you’ll be earning credit towards free sports bets to use on NFL...
by Mike1013 | Sep 2, 2016 | bet365
Every poker player should know that he or she can pick up valuable prizes from Aug. 29 to Oct. 2 with Mission Month at bet365 Poker. There are four missions to complete every day and two Weekly Missions running from Sunday to Sunday each week. Upon completing these...
by Mike1013 | Jul 11, 2016 | bet365
Fans of poker will be able to log into their bet365 accounts from July 11 – Aug. 28 to try for their share of €70,000. This is part of the Summer Games promotion, which will see eager players complete missions to earn freeroll entries. This offer is intended to...
by Mike1013 | Jul 8, 2016 | WSOP
Poker players in the regulated markets of Nevada and New Jersey will get their chance to partake in quite a few July promotional offerings from WSOP.com. Remember that you don’t actually have to live in these two states to open up your WSOP.com account. You can...
by Mike1013 | Jun 2, 2016 | bet365
Running from June 1 – July 10, Football Fever at bet365 will reward poker players with freeroll entries for completing missions. There’s €100,000 up for grabs, so get ready to hit the tables in earnest for your share of the loot. All the freerolls will...
by Mike1013 | May 11, 2016 | United States, WSOP
WSOP.com is currently the most popular legal online poker room in the Nevada regulated market. But that doesn’t mean that the site is resting on its laurels; it’s offering a full suite of promotions to players during the month of May. If you’ve yet...
by Mike1013 | May 11, 2016 | United States, WSOP
The New Jersey-regulated online poker site WSOP.com wishes to earn your custom by providing attractive promotions on a regular basis, and this month is no exception. There are a variety of May promotional offerings for you to choose from. It should be clear, however,...
by Mike1013 | May 3, 2016 | bet365
Poker players at bet365 will have the chance to compete during the month of May for valuable prizes, including trips to the World Series of Poker in June! There will be more than €100,000 worth of free prizes given away. All you have to do to qualify is complete daily...
by Mike1013 | Apr 6, 2016 | bet365
bet365 frequently comes up with ways of rewarding its loyal poker players, and this month is no exception. There are prizes worth €100,000 up for grabs in the Gold Rush promo, including cash, tournament tokens and even trips to this year’s World Series of Poker....
by Mike1013 | Apr 6, 2016 | United States, WSOP
Poker players in New Jersey and Nevada will have a leg up on their brethren in states without regulated poker. The Road to the WSOP, brought to you by WSOP.com, will allow ordinary individuals to score seats to the World Series of Poker by playing in weekly satellite...
by Mike1013 | Feb 2, 2016 | bet365
bet365 has a real treat in store for poker players throughout the month of February. There will be specific missions that you can complete every day to win entries into freerolls and step tournaments. In total, there’s more than €100,000 that will be given away...
by Mike1013 | Dec 5, 2015 | bet365, Poker News
It’s about time to get into the spirit of the holidays, and bet365 Poker is no exception. The Merry Missions promo started on November 30 and features free-to-enter tournaments that will continue running until January 3. In total, there’s more than...
by Mike1013 | Oct 25, 2013 | Bovada, Poker News
Bodog’s Golden Spade Poker Open (GSPO) has been running now since September 9, and it will culminate on November 3 with the $425 + $25 Main Event. Here at FlopTurnRiver, we’d like to help our American and Canadian members gain entry to this $300,000...
by Mike1013 | Oct 18, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Jeremy Ausmus prevailed in Paris Thursday at event #4 of the 2013 World Series of Poker Europe, taking home €70,324. This €1,650 buyin PLO event saw 184 entrants, but by the third day of play, there were only six players remaining. The final table had some familiar...
by Mike1013 | Aug 8, 2013 | Bovada, Online Poker News
Bodog has recently introduced its version of fast-fold poker – Zone Poker. Ever since Full Tilt introduced Rush Poker early in 2010, this type of poker has become popular with players, since it allows them to fold hands they don’t like and immediately receive a...
by Mike1013 | Jul 8, 2013 | WSOP
Poker professional Eli Elezra scored his second career bracelet Friday in WSOP Event #59 – a $2,500 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball event. Elezra walked home with $173,236 in winnings. The event drew only 282 entrants, but the field was among the toughest in any WSOP event...
by Mike1013 | Jul 8, 2013 | Isildur1 Watch
Viktor Blom has never been one to shy away from a small downswing. Indeed, he is known well for his habit of putting in the hands online, even when the cards aren’t falling his way. After a basically breakeven Saturday, Viktor fired up a few tables of FLO8 and...
by Mike1013 | Jul 7, 2013 | Isildur1 Watch
Our regular Isildur1 Watch correspondent has taken a well-deserved break from covering Viktor’s high-stakes action. Evidently, Rob had been heard exclaiming, “Noooo, Viktor! Bottom pair is not a monster!” and “Sit-out! Sit-out, damn you!” at random times...
by Mike1013 | Jul 3, 2013 | WSOP
Event #53 of the WSOP schedule, held in No Limit Hold’em format, saw 2,816 entrants pay $1,500 each, creating prize pool of close to $4 million. Taking the largest chunk of this prize pool home was winner Brett Shaffer, of Kansas, who walked away with $665,397...
by Mike1013 | Jun 29, 2013 | WSOP
Event #48 ($2,500 LHE 6-max) of the WSOP played down to a winner Friday night. That winner was Marco Johnson, of Walnut Creek, California, who was finally able to clinch his first career WSOP bracelet, after three second place finishes. In addition to the gold...
by Mike1013 | Jun 28, 2013 | WSOP
Event #45 of the WSOP is in the books and has crowned a victor in the person of Ben Volpe. The resident of Chicago, Illinois triumphed over a field of 678 competitors, each entering for $1,500, earning his first WSOP bracelet and $201,399. The structure of the event...
by Mike1013 | Jun 26, 2013 | Live Poker Results
Local Reading financial advisor James Martin has emerged victorious in the main event of the Reading leg of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour, winning £22,640 and a £2,125 seat to the Grand Final in London later this year. The Main Event, a £500 + £50 tournament with a...
by Mike1013 | Jun 26, 2013 | WSOP
After battling his way through a tough and fearless crowd, each of whom put up $10,000 to play, Jesse Martin was crowned the No Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball champion Tuesday night at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas, receiving a prize of $253,524. The event, #43 of the WSOP...
by Mike1013 | Jun 25, 2013 | WSOP
Jared Hamby, a professional player from Elkhart, Indiana, just collected a cool $525,272 for his victory in WSOP Event #40. This win marks Hamby’s first career WSOP bracelet. The tournament featured a buyin of $1,500 and attracted a large field of 2,161...
by Mike1013 | Jun 23, 2013 | WSOP
The $5,000 Limit Hold’em Event #37 played to a close Saturday night. The winner was 63-year-old Michael Moore, who finally realized his longtime dream of winning a WSOP bracelet. Along with the gold bracelet, Moore took home a prize of $211,743. The field for...
by Mike1013 | Jun 22, 2013 | Full Tilt Poker
Full Tilt will be holding a “Rush Week” promotion next week. Running from Monday June 24 to Sunday June 30, this promotion will reward players of the popular Rush Poker tables. It will award cash to players who reach specified Full Tilt Point goals while playing at...
by Mike1013 | Jun 20, 2013 | WSOP
Australian Jarred Graham just shipped his first WSOP tournament last night in Event #31, a $1,500 PLO Hi-Low tournament. The event drew 936 competitors, generating a prize pool greater than $1 million, of which Graham took home $255,942. Among the entrants were Daniel...
by Mike1013 | Jun 18, 2013 | WSOP
The $5,000 HORSE Event #29 played down to a single winner Tuesday evening. It was the same winner as the previous $1,500 HORSE Event #15 – Tom Schneider. The pro player from Scottsdale, Arizona outlasted and outplayed a field of 261 to win his fourth career bracelet...
by Mike1013 | Jun 18, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
The Mixed Max No Limit Event #27 of the WSOP saw a winner Monday night, as Isaac Hagerling defeated FlopTurnRiver regular Max Steinberg in heads-up play. The event, which cost $3,000 to enter, received 593 entrants, making a prize pool over $1.5 million, of which...
by Mike1013 | Jun 17, 2013 | Poker News, PokerStars
After four days of exciting play, the PokerStars Marbella Festival Main Event had a champion Sunday night as Ludovic Geilich came out on top of a field of 763 to capture first place and €130,000. Geilich, hailing from Glasgow, was one of four professional players at...
by Mike1013 | Jun 15, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
The twenty-third event of the WSOP this year was a $2,500 buyin Seven Card Stud event that attracted 246 entrants. After three days of grueling play, a winner emerged: pro player David Chiu. Chiu added another bracelet to his previous four, and another $145,520 to his...
by Mike1013 | Jun 15, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Despite having cashed in seven WSOP events over the years, Josh Pollock had never made a WSOP final table until last night. The 29-year-old resident of Maryland added a bracelet to his record, earning $279,431 in event #22, a Pot Limit Omaha tournament with a $1,500...
by Mike1013 | Jun 15, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Friday’s action at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas saw two WSOP bracelets awarded, one in PL Omaha event #22, and the other in Seven Card Stud event #23. Other action included day 2 play in Event #24, a No Limit Hold’em $1,500 tournament, and Event #25, an...
by Mike1013 | Jun 10, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
The WSOP $1,500 HORSE Event #15 saw a field of 862 participants, of whom 21 survived to participate in day three on Sunday. After the dust had settled, Tom Schneider emerged as the victor, earning $258,960 and adding a third bracelet to the two that he had won in...
by Mike1013 | Jun 9, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Yesterday saw a winner decided in event #14, continuing play in events #15 and #16, and the first day of play in event #17. The WSOP is surely moving along smoothly at the Rio in Las Vegas, and we’ve brought you an overview of all the action. Event #14 The...
by Mike1013 | Jun 8, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Adding to his already impressive collection of jewelry, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow won his fourth career WSOP bracelet in event #13, a $5,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low event. The three-day tournament drew 210 players and payed out prizes just shy of $1 million, of which...
by Mike1013 | Jun 8, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Event #12 of the 2013 WSOP ended Friday after about eight hours of final table play. Lev Rofman won the tournament, earning $166,136 and his first career bracelet. The Pot Limit Hold’em event attracted 535 entrants, who each payed $1,500, for a total prize pool...
by Mike1013 | Jun 6, 2013 | Bovada, Online Poker News, Poker News
Bovada has long been a reputable name in US-facing online gambling. It offers not only poker, but also casino games, sports betting and wagering on horse races. Bovada has just expanded their line of products by introducing a new Mobile Casino. With this Mobile...
by Mike1013 | Jun 6, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
The ninth event of the WSOP, a $3,000 No-limit Hold’em Shootout, was won by Cliff “JohnnyBax” Josephy, giving him his second career WSOP bracelet. The pro player from Syosset, New York triumphed over the field of 477 players, winning $299,486. On the...
by Mike1013 | Jun 3, 2013 | Poker News
The fourth leg of the GUKPT came to a conclusion Sunday night, with Nick Humphris prevailing over 134 players to win £16,500 as well as a £2,125 seat in the GUKPT final, which will be held later this year in London. The three-day £500 + £50 no limit Hold’em main...
by Mike1013 | Jun 1, 2013 | Poker News, WSOP
Trevor Pope, from Wisconsin, won his first career bracelet today in WSOP Event #2, an eight-handed NL Hold’em event. This event attracted 481 hopeful entrants who ponied up $5,000 each, generating a prize pool larger than $2 million, of which Pope took home...
by Mike1013 | May 31, 2013 | Poker News, PokerStars
Tennis superstar Rafael “Rafa” Nadal was in Paris last week, about to begin competing at the prestigious 15-day French Open at Stade Roland Garros. But before the French Open got underway, Rafa got warmed up by playing at a special poker tournament hosted by...