Professional World Poker Players

In the spotlight: Hoyt Corkins

Hoyt Corkins (born Glenwood, Alabama) is an American professional poker player. Known for his softly-spoken voice and his aggressive... 

In the spotlight: Dan Harrington

Dan Harrington (born December 6, 1945 in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is a professional poker player. Harrington chose his own nickname... 

In the spotlight: Howard Lederer

Howard H. Lederer (born October 30, 1964 in Concord, New Hampshire), is a professional poker player and brother of poker professional... 

Poker News

Joan Rivers Calls Poker Players Trash

The confrontation between Joan Rivers and Annie Duke was taken to a new level on this week’s episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.... 

Latest Poker Newsfeeds

The Nightly Turbo: World Poker Tour Lond...
The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories all in one place. Tonight you can find an update on the World Poker Tour London, news on the newest stop on the World Series of Poker Circuit, and more.
Inside Gaming: New TV Deal for WPT, New ...
It's not always all poker here at PokerNews HQ. Inside Gaming brings you all the goings on in the gaming industry every week. Read on to find out about the WPT's new TV deal, and more.
2010 WCOOP Preview: Highlights from the ...
The PokerStars WCOOP gets under way on Sunday. We review last year's WCOOP and give you a preview of what to expect for 2010.

How to Play Poker

Betting out of Position - By Gus Hansen

Every Hold ‘em strategy guide talks about the importance of positional advantage. The standard thinking is that the player who acts... 

Poker Dictionary: L-Z

L Ladies: Two Queens. Late Position: Position on a round of betting where the player must act after most of the other players have... 

Implied Odds

Introduction Implied odds in poker is a concept that is one that you will get better at as you become a more experienced player. When... 

Hot Poker Tip Number: 66

Attention
Online many beginners get distracted. They know they should wait for premium hands but get bored while doing it. Often you may find yourself browing the internet or chatting on messenger. Avoid this bad habit. Keep your head in the game and focus on the other players after you have folded. Open a second game if you require more action.