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It’s almost time for The Big Game finale!

It all comes down to this! The final session of The Big Game on Tour powered by PokerStars + FanDuel will go live shortly. Who will end up a big winner after all 150 hands have been played?

Hendon mob PSA.

Sara O’Connor with tips on how to update your Hendon Mob profile.

Follow the steps to claim your 100% match bonus on FanDuel Poker.

There have been some issues regarding the 100% match bonus of up to $1,000 on FanDuel Poker. It seems these have been resolved, and players can now get their welcome bonus, including those who weren’t able to claim it the first time around due to a glitch.

To claim the offer, you’ll first need to opt-in, then make a deposit, and then everything should work as intended, and you’ll have 120 days to release the bonus. If you’re still experiencing issues, don’t be shy to reach out to customer support.

Pot odds: the least glamorous but most important part of your game.

Pokerati’s latest from Jonathan Little dives deep into the world of pot odds, and it’s not just for the mathletes.

The article spells out why the size of the bet matters more than your gut, especially if you’re new to the game.

Little argues that many beginners are too quick to fold, blind to the fact that the odds could actually be in their favor.

From preflop shoves to post-flop play, it’s all about making decisions based on the math, not the moment. If you ever wondered why some players defend with almost any hand when the price is right, this is your answer.

Brad Owen’s latest video is one for the high-stakes fans.

In a hand that makes most wallets sweat, he goes all in with pocket queens for $17,860. The video doesn’t dwell on the agony, just the action.

Owen keeps things light, but the stakes are anything but. He seems unfazed by the five-figure pot, focusing instead on the decision-making process. As he sums it up:

Sometimes in poker you just have to trust your read and go with it.

The comments section agrees, with viewers split between admiration and secondhand anxiety. It is just another day at the tables for Owen, but for most of us, that’s a year’s salary on the line.

The first Founders Table Freeroll on FanDuel Poker happens tonight!

The first Founders Table Freeroll at PokerStars + FanDuel takes place tonight, offering $15,000 in prizes. Tickets should be waiting in eligible players’ accounts, so don’t miss out. Cards will be in the air at 7pm ET.

Tom Goldstein is still fighting to stay out of jail as he awaits sentencing for tax and mortgage fraud, but prosecutors are turning up the heat.

According to PokerNews, they argue Goldstein is a flight risk, pointing to his connections to wealthy gamblers, his failing marriage, and his open desire to play Andy Beal for tens of millions.

Goldstein, meanwhile, calls these claims “deplorable and unfounded” and is asking to move out of his home with his spouse and custodian, Amy Howe.

Prosecutors, not mincing words, say he “has not yet accepted reality” that “he is a criminal destined for prison.”

Goldstein’s legal team continues to push for a new trial, arguing the jury convicted on insufficient evidence.

GGPoker is rolling out a massive $15 million promotional giveaway this April.

The promotion covers all game types and includes leaderboards, daily flipout tournaments, and new player offers.

The highlight is the Bounty Hunters Series, running April 5 to 28, which boasts over $80 million in prize money and an extra $1 million in daily leaderboard cash.

Can you go from zero to hero on FanDuel Poker?

Stories about players building their poker bankrolls from nothing and reaching nosebleeds are the stuff that legends are made of.

While these types of feats were somewhat common in early days of online poker, they are much harder to accomplish these days.

If you’d still like to give it a go, no place is better for it than newly-launched FanDuel Poker. With a fair number of free tournament tickets up for grabs & and a big $150k No Sweat freeroll series starting next week, there are ample opportunities to build your bankroll without ever depositing a single cent.

Some more PLO wisdom from Vivi Saliba.

Pocket kings are a huge hand in No Limit Hold’em, but when it comes to PLO, KKxx is one of those hands that many players struggle with before the flop. Vivian Saliba offers some quick strategy tips and explains why not all PLO hands containing KK were not created equal.
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