Adam Mason

Adam, our resident poker guru, has extensive knowledge on both sides of the table. When he’s not playing on US poker sites, you will find him busy revising strategies to give him an edge over his opponents. He is also a firm believer that poker allows individuals to grow intellectually. And so, he has decided to put a significant effort in helping others catch themselves up and meet the highest standards of poker. A bit of a dab hand himself, Adam is active in several real money cardrooms, which he frequents not only for the sake of a review but also to test strategies.

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5 Gambling Destinations in the US to have on Your Travel Itinerary

5 Gambling Destinations in the US to have on Your Travel Itinerary

It’s not a chance thing that the United States is a booming gambling market. With the country hosting the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and generating billions worth of dollars every year, you can easily see why the U.S. is the promised land for all those among you who want to escape the humdrum of […]

5 Physical Exercises to Stay Mentally Healthy

5 Physical Exercises to Stay Mentally Healthy

We understand that poker professionals can spend quite a bit of time seated and grinding away. Lack of exercise can get in the way of good performance and we are here to help you understand the rejuvenating effects that physical activity has on the mind. Exercising even once a week reduces the risk of developing […]

Playing Poker Can Help Prevent Dementia

Playing Poker Can Help Prevent Dementia

The mind is a curious thing. Man is the only life form on Earth whose evolution has taken the species from a primitive existence to the summits of cognitive abilities and reasoning. Yet, our minds are a fragile thing prone to misfires and breaking down unexpectedly. From Alzheimer’s to milder forms of dementia, the traps […]

8 Untold Truths About Being a Poker Pro

8 Untold Truths About Being a Poker Pro

Being a poker pro is definitely an exciting career opportunity, but it comes with challenges that regular lines of work simply don’t have. Some see those as drawbacks, others welcome them as incentives. In any event, it’s a career option that has tempted many, but is not fit for all. Today we take a look […]

10 Casino Heists to Remember: From Bill Brennan to Heather Tallchief

10 Casino Heists to Remember: From Bill Brennan to Heather Tallchief

Casino heists are the plots of many Hollywood movies, usually formed by some “what if” scenarios conjured up by either the protagonist or antagonist in hopes to get rich. For most, our logical side prevails, ruling against all the potential risks no matter the reward. Then again, most of us aren’t movie stars so we […]

How Casinos Catch Card Counters

How Casinos Catch Card Counters

They thought that the world was their oyster. Then, technology caught up with them. Card counters are the bane of casinos, but this perennial game of cat and mouse is entering a new stage. The big question is: how to spot a card counter? Casinos seem to have found an interesting solution by recruiting card […]

All You Need to Know About Casino Security and How It Protects the Casino’s Money

All You Need to Know About Casino Security and How It Protects the Casino’s Money

Casino heists are one of Hollywood’s most cherished plots. Ocean’s Eleven a movie starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, laid the blueprint for those tempted to try. But guess what? Pulling off a stunt like this seldom can work in favor of the masterminds. Casinos have become even better at keeping their assets safe. Planning […]

Top 10 Best Places to Game Online

Top 10 Best Places to Game Online

Do you know a person who doesn’t play games today? Men, women and children all join the online fray almost daily, however briefly. Whether you are bored, feel like socializing or just appreciate a good game when you see one, the world abounds of entertainment opportunities. Even better, you don’t have to game on your […]

Top 10 Female Poker Players (Updated for 2024)

Top 10 Female Poker Players (Updated for 2024)

Poker has unfortunately been a male-dominated game for quite some time so we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 female poker players that the community has recognized as the best of all time, with the trail of winnings to prove it. 1. Vanessa Selbst Top Tournament Prizes 2010 Partouche Poker Tour 1st $ 1,823,430 […]