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A mini lesson on bet sizing from Jonathan Little.

Flopping a top pair is great and all, but many players struggle to size their bets correctly, where they are getting value, but not setting their chips on fire.

Jonathan Little breaks down one common scenario, explaining each street and every decision along the way. This logic applies to many top-pair spots in tournaments, when playing around 50 big blinds effective.

GGPoker teases February 13 – What’s the big reveal?

GGPoker just dropped a cryptic post on X: “Be Ready Feb 13,” and it’s a Friday the 13th! 🤯

Could it be a spooky surprise, or are we in for something big like the WSOP 2026 schedule reveal? Maybe a new tournament series, promo, new partnership, or something totally unexpected? Whatever it is, we’re ready for it!

Doug’s doing an AMA for poker content creators.

Plenty of poker players do AMAs, and Doug Polk is doing one today focused on aspiring poker content creators.

If you’re building (or thinking about building) poker content, it’s a good chance to ask direct questions about the process.

Head over to X and ask him anything related to that topic.

Well, PokerStars has a point here.

After a two-year break, EPT Paris is set to make its return from February 18 to March 1. And PokerStars has rightly pointed out why it’s the most eagerly awaited event. The record-breaking debut and even bigger turnout expected in 2024, the stunning and iconic Palais des Congrès—previously home to events like the Eurovision Song Contest and UEFA Euro 2016 and the Spin & Go Championship making a return, and of course, the fact that it’s taking place in one of the most iconic cities in the world.

Give it a read and see why EPT Paris is the tournament everyone’s talking about.

888poker is rolling out its Sale Week again.

The gist: 21 regular weekly tournaments are getting their buy-ins cut by half, but the guaranteed prize pools are sticking around. The promo runs from February 9 to 16, so you have a week to take advantage.

Turns out maths is the real MVP.

Spraggy breaks down multiple tournament runs, focusing on the real backbone of success: mathematical probability and game theory.

There is a lot of talk about adjusting strategy on the fly, with every decision dissected for its logic and potential payoff.

“Our focus is on the game theory, mathematical probability, and the strategic adjustments needed to compete at a professional level.”

We don’t often post things ACR related, cos you know, unregulated site and all.

But, for those you play on it, there is now a dedicated support channel on X created to help with account, cashier and game play issues.

You can still catch this webinar on YouTube.

Barry Carter and Dara O’Kearney are giving out great free advice on how to win your way to the Irish Open.

It is a must watch for anyone looking to strategize.

Nik Airball is stirring the pot again, this time targeting tournament legends Alex and Kristen Foxen.

According to PokerNews, Airball posted on X, “Tourney players all suck, this is free money if I ever seen it!”

He’ll get to back up that claim on Hustler Casino Live, facing Alex in a $25/$50/$100 cash game Thursday, and Kristen at $100/$200 on Friday.

The Foxens aren’t just any tournament pros. Alex has over $54 million in live cashes and two WSOP bracelets. Kristen boasts five GPI Female Player of the Year awards and four bracelets. Their combined résumé reads like a Poker Hall of Fame ballot, but their livestreamed cash game experience is limited.

Poker fans can even put money on the line via Polymarket, betting on who will win more between Airball and Kristen.

California calls time on cardroom blackjack.

California has decided that cardrooms’ blackjack-style games are done for, tightening rules to shut down any game that looks, sounds, or feels like blackjack. The new regulations go into effect April 1, and operators say it could mean curtains for many cardrooms and plenty of lost jobs.

'Any game of blackjack shall not be approved for play.’

For cardrooms, it’s a big blow. For tribal casinos, it’s another win in a long-running rivalry. PokerOrg reports that the fallout could be far-reaching, with thousands of jobs and millions in revenue at risk.

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