GTO & Solver Basics

Plain-language, structured explanations of Game Theory Optimal (GTO) poker and how solvers like PioSOLVER and GTO Wizard work.

From Patch to Live Stream: Chris Moneymaker on the Evolution of WSOP Sponsorship

Chris Moneymaker explains how poker sponsorships evolved from simple shirt patches to year-round content creation — and why adaptability on YouTube and Twitch is now as important as skill at the table.

August 7, 2026

2026 WSOP Main Event: Saaskilahti's J-3 Hero Call — Hand Analysis and Final Table Results

An in-depth analysis of Lauri Saaskilahti's controversial J-3 hero call at the 2026 WSOP Main Event — covering the hand, the decision-making process, Jumalon's wire-to-wire dominance, and complete final table payouts.

August 6, 2026

Run It Once: The Complete PLO Training Guide for GTO Mastery

Run It Once, founded by Phil Galfond, is the most PLO-focused training platform available — offering tiered courses from $149 to $1,500+, the Vision GTO Solver, and an active Discord community.

August 5, 2026

Jason Koon: The Sole 2026 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee — 23 Votes, One Legend

Jason Koon became the only inductee into the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame after receiving 23 of 33 possible votes under a revamped system. Explore his record $77M career, the full voting breakdown, and what his sole induction means for poker's highest honor.

August 4, 2026

2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table: Schedule, Players & Full Prize Breakdown

Everything you need to watch the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table live — broadcast schedule on ESPN and fubo, full August Nine player chip counts, and the complete prize structure from $1M to $10M.

August 3, 2026

Espen Jorstad's ICM Strategy at the 2022 WSOP Main Event Final Table Explained

How Espen Jorstad used ICM-aware decisions at the 2022 WSOP Main Event final table — navigating pocket tens vs. a set, a 35-million check-raise, and a min-raise debate — to win $10 million.

August 2, 2026

GTO Wizard Multiway Preflop Solver: Up to 9 Players, Custom Rake & Ante

GTO Wizard's multiway preflop solver supports up to 9 players with fully customizable rake, ante formats, and straddle options — replacing static charts with dynamic, on-demand GTO strategy for any real-world game structure.

August 1, 2026

WSOP 2026: Shot Clock Controversy, Rule Changes, and Faraz Jaka's Comeback

The 2026 WSOP Main Event introduced a 60-second shot clock for the first time in its 57-year history — then pulled it for the final table. Here's what happened, why it mattered, and what Faraz Jaka's story reveals about poker's human side.

July 31, 2026

How to Learn Poker GTO with QuintAce: AI Coach Solver App Guide

QuintAce combines a GTO solver with an AI coach to identify leaks in your hand history and adapt to real player tendencies — giving poker players a practical path to mastering optimal strategy.

July 30, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Online Poker: GTO Solvers, Personalized Training & Bot Detection

AI is reshaping online poker through GTO solvers that optimize strategy, adaptive training tools that target your leaks, and machine learning systems that keep bots out.

July 25, 2026

Powerball Launches in the UK on July 21, 2026: Tickets, Prizes, and Jackpot Impact Explained

Powerball officially debuted in the UK on July 21, 2026. Learn how UK tickets work, how prize payouts differ from the US, and what the $600 million inaugural jackpot signals for players worldwide.

July 24, 2026

monc Wins $121,500 to Become First CoinPoker Battle of Malta Online Champion

Poker player monc claimed $121,500 in the $1,000,000 CoinMillion, becoming the first champion of CoinPoker's $30M Battle of Malta Online festival alongside three other early titleholders.

July 21, 2026

Short-Stack Open-Shove Guide: GTO Baseline, Hand Selection & Opponent Exploits

Master the short-stack open-shove at 20–25 BB: when to jam vs min-raise, how the 42.5% GTO baseline shifts against nits, calling stations, and maniacs, and why no-bluff opponents expand your range to 76%.

July 20, 2026

WPT Overdrive 2026: £2M Weekly Leaderboard Structure, Strategy, and Prize Guide

WPT Global's 2026 Asia Overdrive runs 6 independent weekly leaderboard races, each worth £2,000,000, across 43 days. Learn how points are earned, how prizes stack with 13 WPT Ring guarantees, and how to build your week-by-week strategy.

July 18, 2026

Where to Watch Daniel Negreanu's 2026 WSOP Vlogs: Spade Poker TV and PokerNews

Where to stream Daniel Negreanu's 2026 World Series of Poker vlogs, from Spade Poker TV to PokerNews, plus how to follow his run day by day.

July 14, 2026