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Small Blind Strategy at the Final Table: ICM Pressure, Solver Ranges & Shoving Decisions

Learn how to master the small blind at the final table by combining ICM pressure, solver-guided hand ranges, and stack depth to sharpen every raise, fold, and shove decision.

Tournament & ICM StrategyAugust 9, 2026

Del Mar Saturday Betting Guide: $148,537 Pick 6 Carryover, Yellow Ribbon & Best Pal Stakes

Complete betting guide for Del Mar's Saturday card on August 8, 2026 — covering the $148,537 Pick 6 carryover, Grade II Yellow Ribbon Stakes, Grade III Best Pal Stakes, consensus picks, and expert insights.

Position & FundamentalsAugust 8, 2026

WSOP 2026 Final Table: After-Tax Payouts, Tax Rates, and What Every Pro Must Know

The 2026 WSOP Main Event distributed $30.25M across the final table — but governments claimed 40.58%. Here is the exact after-tax breakdown for each finalist, from champion Lucas Jumalon's $6M take-home to California's 50% bite.

Position & FundamentalsAugust 7, 2026

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.

GTO & Solver BasicsAugust 7, 2026

Pocket Kings Hand Review: Why Checking the Turn Costs You the River

A step-by-step pocket kings hand review exposing how a passive turn check handed opponents a free card — and the four key GTO lessons every poker player should take away.

Hand Reviews & Live AnalysisAugust 7, 2026

Lucas Jumalon Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event: Wire-to-Wire at Age 22 for $10 Million

Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 WSOP Main Event wire-to-wire at 22, outlasting 9,208 players to claim a $10 million prize and a championship bracelet — a masterclass in consistent tournament aggression.

Position & FundamentalsAugust 6, 2026

Lucas Jumalon Wins $10 Million at 2026 WSOP Main Event — Second-Youngest Champion in History

Lucas Jumalon, 22, from Spokane, Washington, won the 2026 WSOP Main Event, defeating 9,208 entrants to claim a $10 million prize and become the second-youngest champion in tournament history.

Preflop StrategyAugust 6, 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.

GTO & Solver BasicsAugust 6, 2026

Jumalon vs. Saaskilahti: 2026 WSOP Main Event Heads-Up Chip Analysis and Win Odds

Lucas Jumalon enters the 2026 WSOP Main Event heads-up with a 59.3% chip lead over Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti. Here's what the numbers and history say about who wins the $10 million prize.

Position & FundamentalsAugust 5, 2026

Run It Once PLO Training Review: Courses, GTO Trainer, and Membership Plans Explained

Run It Once offers the most comprehensive PLO training platform, combining Phil Galfond's expert video courses with the Vision GTO Trainer to sharpen your game at every skill level.

Preflop StrategyAugust 5, 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.

GTO & Solver BasicsAugust 5, 2026

PLO Hand Review: Why a CFO's Dominated Draw Cost Him in a Multi-Way Pot

A CFO tackling 20,000 PLO hands on Coin Poker breaks down a costly call with a dominated flush draw in a multi-way pot—and explains why repeated wrong-line decisions erode bankrolls faster than any single bad beat.

Hand Reviews & Live AnalysisAugust 5, 2026

2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table: Jumalon Leads with 212M Chips, Han Feng Surges to Second

The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table opened at the Horseshoe Las Vegas with nine players and narrowed to seven after six hours. Chip leader Lucas Jumalon holds 212M chips while Han Feng surged from near-elimination to second place with 106.5M.

Position & FundamentalsAugust 4, 2026

CoinPoker 3-Bet Club: Rakeback Tiers, Power Ups, and How to Join

CoinPoker's 3-Bet Club offers a 10–15% tiered Rewards Boost, six 12-hour Power Ups per month, a stats-based Action Multiplier, discounted MTT buy-ins, and exclusive cosmetics — all for a single monthly fee.

Preflop StrategyAugust 4, 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.

GTO & Solver BasicsAugust 4, 2026