Rake is the fee that poker rooms take from each cash game pot or tournament entry, forming the primary source of revenue for the house. Its size and structure—whether a Read more
888poker, one of the world’s longest-running online poker rooms, has built a reputation for security, accessibility, and variety since its launch in 2002. Catering to both casual players and grinders, Read more
The prominent Winning Poker Network (WPN) - catering primarily to U.S. players, with a significant international presence - encompasses several poker rooms, including Americas Cardroom, Black Chip Poker, and PokerKing, Read more
CoinPoker is a blockchain-powered online poker platform that blends cryptocurrency convenience with provably fair gameplay. Launched in 2018 by industry insiders, it supports games like Texas Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Read more
Poker players are constantly searching for an edge. They want to eliminate leaks, study their opponents, and refine their strategy. That’s exactly why hand histories are in such high demand, Read more
Online poker has evolved dramatically since its early days. What began as a digital version of live card rooms has grown into a high-tech environment. Today, the game has matured Read more
Bet sizing is one of the most critical aspects of poker strategy, directly influencing both immediate pot odds and long-term expected value (EV). Properly sized bets serve two purposes: maximizing Read more
One of the most powerful concepts in poker strategy is implied odds. While basic pot odds tell you whether a call is profitable based on the current pot and bet Read more
Expected Value (EV) The expected value (EV) is a way to measure whether a decision you make will be profitable in the long run if you repeated the same situation Read more
The Law of Large Numbers (LLN) is one of the most important results in probability theory. It explains why, as the number of trials in a random process grows, the Read more
In poker, the blinds are forced bets that rotate around the table. Because players in the small blind (SB) and big blind (BB) positions already have chips committed to the Read more
Why the Micros Are a Different Beast Every poker journey begins in the same place—the micro-stakes tables. These games are the training ground where new players build bankrolls and sharpen Read more