Fun Poker Editorials
Dive deep into the world of poker with Flop Turn River’s Poker Editorials. This category is dedicated to providing readers with fun poker-related articles, thought-provoking commentaries, and expert analyses on various poker topics. From strategy discussions to industry news, player profiles to tournament recaps, our editorials cover a wide spectrum of the poker universe. Our carefully curated content aims to enhance your understanding of the game and fuel your passion for poker!
If They Weren’t Playing Poker….
Just imagine, for a second, where your favorite players would be without their massive poker income. What careers would they have?
Top 9 Most Unforgettable Hands of WSOP ME
Get ready for the November Nine with the nine most unforgettable hands in the history of the WSOP Main Event.
Top 10 Poker Players with Substance Abuse Problems
When drugs and poker collide, the combination can be more than explosive, as these ten poker players found out
Top 10 Toughest Final Tables Of All Time
Find out which are the top 10 toughest final tables to emerge in the modern era of poker
Top 10 Most Impressive Back-to-Back Final Table Appearances
Some of the most impressive back-to-back final table runs in recent tournament poker history
Top 10 Live Tournament One-hit Wonders
There have been a lot of one - hit wonders, but these ten stand out among all of them
Top 10 Best Poker Strategy Books
If you are looking for a good poker strategy book, be sure to check out these ten books for the best possible choices
Poker, the Beautiful Woman
LOL think of your poker game like your beatufiul woman
Top 10 Biggest Tournament Scores By Celebrities
Celebrities love poker, and sometimes they manage decent scores in tournaments. Let's take a look at the best celebrity tournament scores
Dumbest Poker Conspiracy Theories
various conspiracy theories related to online poker, ranging from beliefs about rigged Random Number Generators and "Action Flops" to more outlandish theories like online poker's connection to Osama Bin Laden's demise
Top 10 Most Important Innovations in the History of Online Poker
Online poker has come a long way, and just like any other industry, important innovations have been made along the way which keep it going
The Greatest Obstacle in Poker
the psychological challenges faced by poker players, emphasizing that while technical skills can be learned, managing emotions and understanding one's own personality and risk tolerance are crucial
Poker Books That Will Never Sell
This article focuses on books that, unless you were looking for a late-night chuckle, you would never want to read.
The Biggest Poker Beefs Pt. 1: The Modern Era
In the world of high stakes poker, it’s easy for tempers to flare. Check out our list of top poker feuds in the modern era.
Top 10 Most Impressive Single Year WSOP Performances
Winning one WSOP title is impressive, but winning multiple titles in a single year is what great players are remembered for
Top 10 Players Who Successfully Transitioned from Online to Live Poker
Transitioning from online to live poker can be difficult, but these ten players were the most successful at it
Top 10 Craziest Televised Hands
Some of the craziest hands from the golden era of televised poker
Top 10 Most Accomplished Main Event Final Tablists
Main Event final tables usually feature mostly unknown players. However, these 10 players do not rely only on their ME run for their results
Greatest Artworks Created by Online Results Pt. 2
Second part of the most amazing poker graphs series. Check out which graphs made the second top 10 cut
Top 10 Jobs Poker Players Would Be Good At
In case you are thinking about retiring from poker, take a look at these career options best suited for former poker players
9 Poker Players You Meet at the Table
We’ve made a list of the nine different kinds of players you see on a poker table. Which one are you?
Top 10 Famous Poker Scams
While most scams pulled off within the poker world go unnoticed, some are just too huge to ignore.
Top 10 biggest poker rooms in the world
Ever wondered where you can find the best game selection? Here are the top 10 poker rooms you should check out
Top 10 Poker Nicknames
You’re nobody on the poker tables until you’ve got a cool nickname. Check out our list of the top 10 poker nicknames.
Top 10 Poker Gifts for Hardcore Online Grinders
If you are looking for a gift for a hardcore online grinder, look no further, this top 10 will help you choose the best options
2005 WSOP Main Event – Michael1123’s Recap
recap of the 2005 WSOP Main Event, detailing Michael1123's experiences and observations during the tournament
Top 10 Ways for Poker Players to Stay Healthy
Many poker players focus exclusively on improving their game, but not on maintaining their health. This can be a serious mistake.
Top 10 Ways to Cheat at Poker
Find out the top ten ways people try to cheat the games in the modern poker era.
Playing Poker Inside a Goldfish Bowl
the challenges of consistently profiting in high-stakes online poker games, emphasizing that even top players have weaknesses and can be targeted by well-prepared opponents
How To Prove That Poker Isn’t Just About Luck
Show this list to your loudmouth friend who thinks that poker is just a game of luck. And then take their money on the table.
The $6,000,000 Poker Player
by combining the skills and attributes of various top players, one can conceptualize the ultimate poker player, with attributes such as the fundamentals of Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari, the aggression of Phil Ivey, the creativity of Tom "Durrrr" Dwan, and the hand-reading abilities of Phil Galfond
Top 8 Weirdest Poker Tournaments Of All Time
Poker players always had creativity in them, though sometime it goes to ridiculous lengths. Check out the weirdest tournaments of all time.
The Biggest Poker Beefs Pt 2: The Classics
We resume our list of biggest poker beefs with a collection of classic feuds.
Greatest Artworks Created by Online Results Pt. 1
Whether players achieve good or bad results, looking at them can be satisfying either way
10 Poker Life Lessons
The skills you learn grinding it out on the felt have more use than just getting your opponent to jam into your nut flush.
9 Signs That You Are A Bad Poker Player
Improve your poker game by avoiding these 9 pitfalls.
DSOP – The newest stop on the poker tour list!
The most ruthless dictators have gathered in a casino owned by the biggest scumbag to play for a prize any dictator dreams of
Top 7 Worst Places to be an Online Poker Pro
Since the wave of online gambling legislation has hit the world, some countries have fared better than others and some are in very bad shape
What Makes a Player Top-Tier?
the distinctions between different tiers of poker players, emphasizing that top-tier players not only play mistake-free poker but also continuously adjust their strategies based on opponents' actions
Top 10 Greatest Completed Poker Challenges
Poker can be challenging, especially if you are challenging yourself to go beyond your limits. These are the people who tried and succeeded
Animals At The Poker Table
The world of poker is a ravenous jungle full of all sorts of animals and creatures. Hopefully you are more predator than prey!
Top 10 Poker Couples
Luck is hard enough to find on the poker table, but how about love? Check out our list of 10 famous poker couples.
Sick Hands: A History of Famous Poker Player Illnesses Pt.1 The Real
Part 1 focuses on 7 poker players who suffered from real-life issues that affected more than just their play on the table.
Top 10 Most Hated Poker Pros
Taking a look at the top cheaters/scammers/Howard Lederers of the poker community, who will be the worst of the worst?
Top 10 Biggest Downswings Ever
These 10 downswings will make you think twice about the bad day you just had at the tables
Top 10 Superstitious Poker Players
Poker players are not immune to superstitions and some of them have adopted some very unique lucky charms.
Sick Hands: A History of Famous Poker Player Illnesses Pt.2 The Funny
Part two of this series focuses on some silly, slightly tongue-in-cheek maladies.
The Dark Side of Poker
Poker is all fun and games… until it isn’t. Check out some of the more lurid tales of the table inside.
Longest Documented Poker Sessions
Chronology of longest poker session records over the past decade. Find out what the current record is and who is the title holder.
Top 8 Poker Players You Don’t Want Running For Public Office
Poker players are friendly enough people, but would you want one of them to run your country?
Top 9 Poker Players Never to Win a WSOP Bracelet
Despite millions of dollars in tournament winnings and numerous final table finishes, these 9 players have never won a WSOP bracelet.
Is Gus Hansen a Degen?
Gus Hansen has lost over $13 Million playing in online cash games, and continues to play at the highest levels possible. Does this make him a degenerate gambler?
Tom Dwan Durrrr vs Isildur1
Tom Dwan (Durrrr) has been playing Isildur1 since 2009. These are 2 of the best players in all of online poker.
Tom “durrrr” Dwan
Professional Poker Player Tom 'durrr' Dwan
Things To Look Forward To At The 2015 WSOP
The 46th annual edition will feature 68 events and close to $200 million in prize money.
Why You Should Be Excited for the $500k Super High Roller Bowl at ARIA
Move over, Big One For Big Drop; there’s a new super high roller about to grab the world’s attention: the $500k Super High Roller Bowl at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Top 10 Biggest Poker Donations
Ten of the biggest donations ever made by poker players or organizations
Where Are They Now? Pt. 2: The Nosebleed Era
From 2005 until 2011, online poker was unstoppable. Here are some of the top players of the “Nosebleed Era.”
Top 10 Biggest Tournament Overlays
Any player wants to see an overlay in a tournament. These ten tournaments really made players dreams come true
Where Are They Now? Pt. 1: The Moneymaker Era
In 2003, a Tennessee accountant by the name of Chris Moneymaker turned a $39 satellite entry on PokerStars into $2.5 million and the WSOP Main Event championship, and in the process ignited a worldwide fervor for poker. In the same year, the inaugural season of the...
Biggest WSOP Main Event Winners (After Taxes)
Main Event champions come from all parts of the world, which means that their true winnings can vary greatly after taxes
The Biggest Winners & Losers of 2014: Pt.2 – The Losers
Some of the names below will surprise you; some of them won’t. Here is Part Two.
The Biggest Winners & Losers of 2014: Pt.1 – The Winners
This new, two-part editorial focuses on the biggest winners and losers of 2014. Here is Part One.
New Year’s Resolutions For Poker Players
the importance of setting realistic goals, managing bankrolls, learning new poker games, dedicating time to practice and improvement, and remembering to enjoy the game
The Christmas Present Guide For Poker Players
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and we’ve managed to come up with some great holiday gifts for you and all your poker friends.
Top 10 Most Expensive Poker Tables
Buying a new poker table can be a big decision. If you happen to be a high stakes pro, these are the only tables you should be looking at
Top 10 Hero Calls Gone Wrong
When making a hero call, be prepared to face the reality of giving up a huge pot on a gross misread, as this 10 hands illustrate.
We Rank the Last Decade of WSOP Main Event Champions
A new WSOP Main Event champion has been crowned. How does he rank up against the last decade of champions?The Top Poker Fails
In the game of poker, a single mental mistake can be the difference between becoming a World Series of Poker bracelet winner and a cautionary tale.
The Best (and Worst) Poker Halloween Costumes
Halloween is right around the corner, so we’re celebrating the best (and worst) poker costumes.
Top 10 Sickest Hero Calls
Making a sick hero call takes a perfect mix of guts and skill. Find out who has the best mix in this Top 10.
The Biggest Bluffs in Poker History: “durrrr” Edition
Tom “durrrr” Dwan is one of the most feared and famous poker players in the world. Find out why with this collection of his biggest bluffs.
Top 8 Most Memorable Heads Up Matches of All Time
Heads up is the hardest form of poker to master. No wonder that some of the most memorable moments in poker came in heads up battles.
Top 8 Sickest Final Table Bubbles
There's nothing worse than bubbling a major final table, except for bubbling a major final table on a cooler.
Top 9 Most Famous Hands in Cinema History
Check out the nine most famous poker hands in movie history, featuring scenes from Rounders, Casino Royale, and more.
Top 10 Most Interesting WSOP 2014 Bracelet Winners
With only one table of this years' WSOP left to be played, let's take a look at the most interesting bracelet winners of the summer
The Rise Of Gambling In Asia
Gambling in Asia is booming and the region is sprouting the worlds biggest gambling hubs. Find out which countries are embracing the boom.
Top 10 Worst Main Event Meltdowns
With the WSOP Main Event fast approaching, here is the list of the biggest meltdowns of past Main Events.
Top 10 Annoying Table Behaviors
Live poker is supposed to be fun for everyone, so here are 10 things you should never do at a poker table.
Top 10 Medical Conditions You Don’t Want To Have At The Poker Table
If you thought playing poker was hard enough under normal conditions, try playing it while suffering from these ailments!
Most and Least Deserving to Win the WSOP ME in 2014
Stout, Somerville, Negreanu, Ivey and Harman are the most deserving professional poker players to win this year’s Main Event because of their good deeds while Lederer, Ferguson, Affleck, Gold and Moneymaker are card players who need to work on some issues before fans will rally behind them again.
The Charity Series of Poker: Where Poker Players Give Back
One of the most generous players in the game is taking his generosity to a new level by starting the Charity Series Of Poker
Top 5 Ugliest Televised Angle Shots
Even the presence of cameras is sometimes not enough to deter unethical behavior by some poker players
Top 6 Most Expensive Poker Chip Sets
From rare vintage poker sets, to luxurious collector sets, this list takes you through the most expensive sets on offer.
The Russian Moneymaker Boom That Never Happened
In 2012 Maratik, a long time microstakes grinder, shocked the poker world by taking down the 2012 WCOOP ME. What happened next was just sad.
Top 10 Assholes in Poker
Poker has seen many assholes come and go, but who left the biggest impression on the poker world?
I Went to the PokerStars VIP Party in London, and All I got was a Massive Hangover!
A first hand report from the PokerStars VIP Party in London on the 23rd of November 2013, including Dwarves, Fire Eaters and contortionists!