Full Recap of the 2019 XL Inferno – Winners, Losers & Big Payouts!
Last weekend the 2019 XL Inferno wrapped up on Sunday as 888poker. Over 34 events, the series catered to 39,378 entrants and awarded $1,695,881 in prize money.
Double-Up Poker: When You Risk It All for the One Big Win!
Double up means to double the size of our chip stack by winning an all-in bet. The term can be used in both a tournament and cash game setting. It can also be used somewhat loosely – i.e. we can still refer to it as a double up even if we had our opponent covered and didn’t quite win 2x (two times) our stack.
What is a Wrap Around Straight in Poker? Definition and Strategy
Learn about wrap around straights in poker, their significance in Omaha and other poker variants, and how to use them strategically
What is the Wheel in Poker? Meaning, Strategy, and Examples
The wheel is the nickname given to the Ace to Five straight. It has special significance in split pot and lowball games. Not only is the wheel the nuts in many lowball variants, but it also has enough firepower to potentially win the high pot in split pot variants.
