by Sean Chaffin | Published: Nov 22, '24

The game of poker has now been recognized by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA), a Berlin-based group founded in 2005 to “unite different mind sports federations to pursue common aims and interests.” For many poker players and fans, the recognition may seem a little late to the party considering the strategic decision making involved […]

by Steve Schult | Published: Sep 08, '13

As poker strategy evolved over the past several years, poker players began to try and improve more than just their game. They tried to improve their mental game in order to reduce tilt and play at their optimum level over a longer period of time. Jared Tendler has moved to the forefront of the industry […]

by Ryan Lucchesi | Published: Feb 17, '09

In State of the Felt, Card Player will periodically bring you insights and opinions from some of the most influential players, tournament and poker organization directors, and other people who influence the poker industry. This is a place where the broad trends and forces that continue to shape the game will have space to live […]

by Bob Pajich | Published: Oct 31, '08

Two new players will be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame Nov. 9, as part of the World Series of Poker main event’s final table kickoff. The new inductees are Dewey Tomko and Henry Orenstein. Most poker fans know who Tomko is. He’s a three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, a two-time main […]

by Kristy Arnett | Published: Sep 28, '08

Card Player TV provides its viewers with a variety of poker videos every week, and there are a few that you may have missed. Here is a highlight of the new releases from this week: High Stakes Living: Card Player TV tours the home of Shane Schleger. The Scoop: Special guest Bill Edler.   Poker […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 18, '26

Yuri Dzivielevski completed one of the most incredible streaks in mixed game tournament history with a victory in the $100,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games. The 34-year-old secured the $1.3 million first-place prize to cap off a stretch in which, in rapid succession, he won a $15,000 event and finished second twice on […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 18, '26

On Dec. 12, Card Player columnist and high-stakes tournament pro Sam Greenwood posted to Twitter/X, asking who were the next breakout players on the circuit. “When people list the best poker players in the world, the players who are picked are players [that are already] running hot. I want people to call their shot. Who […]

by Erik Fast | Published: Mar 18, '26

Just three days before winning the Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games title, Yuri Dzivielevski went on a late-series heater at the 2026 PokerGO Tour Mixed Games festival. The 34-year-old strung together back-to-back-to-back top-two finishes in the final three events, including one outright win, to be steal the series championship. Dzivielevski had not recorded a […]

by Craig Tapscott | Published: Mar 18, '26

Justin Saliba graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, but the former college soccer player had already fallen in love with poker and decided to pursue his dream in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old has been on an incredible run over the last few years, going from a relatively anonymous online […]

by Alex Fitzgerald | Published: Mar 18, '26

Get a FREE training package at PokerHeadRush.com. Even the most skilled players can find their performance undermined not by lack of ability, but by hidden patterns in their own thinking. Understanding the psychological traps that quietly sabotage decision-making is often the missing key to unlocking consistent success. ‘This Is The Best Hand I’ve Had In […]