Deaf NHL High Roller at Irish Open more popular than ever.

Gregory Olson’s win in the €350 High Roller was the headline act, but the real story was the surge in attendance. The Main Event alone grew from 29 runners last year to 224 this year.

This kind of inclusivity at the poker tables is amazing to see.

Gronk shakes up PokerStars The Big Game.

Ivan reports that this week’s The Big Game on Tour was all about Gronk, who had the pros scratching their heads.

After losing chips with a cautious approach, Gronk switched gears. He won a big pot with pocket kings and suddenly decided to play several hands without ever checking his cards.

If anyone knows Paul Phua it’s Rob Yong.

Give the video a watch if you want to get to know Phua a little better who is a regular at the Triton tables and the man behind the training site: Paul Phua Poker.

Poker pro and RHOBH Jennifer Tilly turned another year older while filming Episode 17 of Hellmuth’s Home Game, but the poker gods weren’t handing out gifts.

The $25/$50 cash game sponsored by BetRivers Poker featured a star-studded table, yet it was Dan “Jungleman” Cates who walked away with the biggest pot—not the birthday girl.

According to PokerNews, the highlight came when Tilly tried to press her pocket eights, only to watch Cates make two pair on the river and claim a $19,225 pot.

Doug mentions his video on the Lodge will be dropping in a few days time.

Ahead of his high-stakes cash game stream, Doug mentioned his upcoming video, which will get into what really went down at the Lodge.

He says he is awaiting approval—presumably from legal—before it airs, but it should be soon.

WSOP Main Event final table set for August 3 to 5.

I’m still not convinced about the 20-day break before the final table plays out at the WSOP, but the dates are set, and the channel is ESPN.

BetRivers Poker: getting max value out of all formats.

Over on pokerfuse, we run through all the ways BetRivers Poker offers value to players through its different game types.

Players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Delaware, and West Virginia have access to these offers.

Should the WSOP be aired on YouTube instead of ESPN?

I mean, Simon makes a good point!

Señor Tilt vs Kylie Jenner. The mash-up we didn’t know we needed.

If this comes off, it will be AMAZING.

Do you agree with this take?

According to Uri, if you’re un-bluffable, you’re probably just a calling station. Getting bluffed is a part of the game and something we need to learn to accept.

On the other hand, that feeling when you read their soul and proudly show your queen-high call… At least 3% of the time, it works every time!

Chill with a whole new episode of The Big Game on Tour!

The Loose Cannon may be out, but the game continues. The Big Game on Tour is back for another episode, featuring the likes of Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, and Phil Laak.

But, it is Rania Nasreddine coming back as the big winner, up well over $100k from the last session. Will her run continue?

Some more quick PLO tips from 888’s own Vivian Saliba.

If you’re just learning the ropes in Pot Limit Omaha, these few quick tips could help you make better preflop decisions, making your gameplan much easier on all future streets.

What’s going on at the Irish Open?

Irish Open is underway, and many players will tell you that this is one of the most relaxed and most enjoyable of all poker festivals of the year.

Spraggy and Phil Baker bring you some atmosphere from the venue as the action picks up, both on the felt and on the sidelines.

All about Joe McKeehen.

Joe McKeehen, the man who denied the poker world the opportunity to cheer on Daniel Negreanu at the 2016 WSOP Main Event final table and proceeded to win the title for himself instead, is the guest at this week’s Table 1 Podcast.

McKeehen was never too interested in fame, focusing his efforts and saving his energy for the felt. But here, he tells it all, from his humble beginnings playing freerolls, over staking deals and big make-up, to the life-changing victory that shook the poker world.

Doug Polk’s video on the Lodge situation coming next week.

A few days back, Doug Polk, one of the largest co-owners of the recently closed Texas card room has announced he’ll be putting out a video further explaining the entire situation and, possibly, what comes next.

However, the poker world will have to wait for a few more days. It looks like Polk wants to make sure this particular video has all of its i’s dotted and t’s crossed, and, given the whole ordeal, we can’t really blame him for it.

What has Joe Hachem been up to recently?

With the Aussie Millions making its big comeback, who better to talk to than the only player from Australia to win the WSOP Main Event?

Once one of the biggest names in the game, Joe Hachem has been away from the spotlight in recent years. He still plays poker, but he’s content to stick to the games where he believes there is still an edge to be had.

In his recent interview with PokerNews, Joe Hachem remembers his historic 2005 win, shares his thoughts on modern poker, talks about his involvement with the Aussie Millions, and much more.

New HU tables available at ClubWPT Gold.

ClubWPT Gold has expanded its offering of heads-up tables, adding 1/2 games to the mix. While this is good news for players with smaller bankrolls, it’s worth noting that these games aren’t available in nearly 20 states, probably due to specific regulations.

Another quality Phil Galfond article for all aspiring poker players.

Phil Galfond is back with another article that discusses a very important topic of logic vs. emotions.

While poker is a game of math and logic, we are not robots. Emotions can have a significant impact on our play, and we may not even be aware of it, as Phil nicely explains in his latest column.

The infographic you didn’t know you needed.

Check this out. All the poker influencers in one map!

🇮🇪 In to Day 2 of the Irish Open.

Here’s a nice little round up from the action from Day 1.

But is that shirt tripping anyone else?