Jerry Yang’s WSOP Bracelet up for Auction by IRS

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Jerry Yang, World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, earned $8.25 million for besting a field of 6,358 players in 2007.  But now it looks like he’ll get to keep the title, but not the bracelet.  An auction of Yang’s property, including his Main Event bracelet, is being held by the Internal Revenue Service.  The reason listed on the IRS Website is “under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6331, the property described below has been seized for nonpayment of internal revenue taxes due from Taxpayer.”

To read more about Yang’s tax woes, click here.

Staying Focused When Playing Poker

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Poker pro Jordan Morgan gives helpful tips on avoiding going on “autopilot” when playing poker.  In a recent interview, Morgan discusses adapting to other player’s playing styles and the importance of good bankroll management.  Also, he gives advice on staying focused, especially when you are winning because players have a tendency to play more recklessly.

For more of Jordan’s strategy tips, click here.

What’s Your Most Troublesome Poker Hand?

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A recent online forum thread asked the question and elicited responses from poker players all over the world.  Some answers are hilarious and superstitious, as one player whose dreaded poker hand is KK, laments, “Every time I 3bet, I get floated and an ace hits the flop and A-3 offsuit improves. Sometimes, I shove as often as possible pre-flop, even with like 30 big blinds.”  Other players have become so infuriated with a certain hand, that after losing with it they feel like throwing their laptop out the window.  Read the rest of the article here.

What’s your poker hand nemesis?

Revel Casino Filing for Bankruptcy

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Not great news for Atlantic City’s most expensive casino ever.  After opening less than one year ago, Revel will soon be filing for Chapter 11 protection.  Many were hoping that Revel would revive Atlantic City by pulling impressive revenue numbers.  However, it seemed that Revel was destined for failure, with financial issues plaguing the Casino before construction even began.

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Adjusting to “Lucky’ Players

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Luck may be relative, but I’m sure many poker players have caught themselves complaining about their opponent’s good luck, and how they always seem to “get there.”  Instead of bemoaning your opponent’s good fortune, perhaps you should be focusing on ways to adapt to their lucky streak.  Poker pro Courtney Harrington discusses ways to stay positive and minimize the variance while your opponent is on a heater.

So quit complaining about your latest bad beat.  Read more from Courtney here.