Poker Now’s Next Millionaire!?

LAST CALL to register for tonight’s WPT Golden Passport Battle III! This is your chance to win a seat in the WPT $5M Freeroll tournament at the Wynn in Las Vegas this December. This tournament is the largest freeroll (no entry fee, invite only) in the history of poker with $5M in cash prizes and a $1M first place prize.

IMPORTANT:
To be eligible for a WPT Golden Passport YOU MUST CLICK HERE AND REGISTER on the Club WPT website. Please be sure to register before the start of the tournament!

The Golden Passport prize is only available to legal residents (individuals who are the majority age in their Jurisdiction, but in no case under the age of twenty-one (21)) of the fifty (50) United States (excluding the States of Idaho, Michigan, Montana, and Washington) and the District of Columbia, as well as Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec). PARTICIPATION IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Tonight’s Golden Passport Battle III This Freeroll will begin @ 9pm EST and the top three players will win a Golden Passport. 

Remember to register with the Club WPT
site to insure that you are eligible.

Everyone that enters this freeroll will also be entered into the WPT Sweepstakes to win a Golden Passport. Click on these links to read the WPT terms and conditions and sweepstakes rules. This tournament is free to play (no purchase necessary) and it’s your shot at a Golden Passport!

Strategies for Playing Pocket Pairs

1. High Pocket Pairs – Time to Pounce

• Pre-Flop: With AA, KK, or QQ, you're in a strong position. Raise or even re-raise confidently to build the pot and reduce the number of opponents. These hands fare well in heads-up or short-handed situations.

• Post-Flop: Most of the time, high pairs don’t need improvement to be winning hands, so continue to bet aggressively. However, always watch out for coordinated boards that could complete your opponent’s draws.

2. Medium Pocket Pairs – Be Ready to Pivot

• Pre-Flop: With pairs like JJ, TT, or 99, open with a solid raise, but be wary of large re-raises that might indicate a higher pocket pair. These hands can usually hold up against weaker hands but are vulnerable if overcards come on the flop.

• Post-Flop: If you hit a favorable board without overcards, you can continue to bet confidently. If overcards do appear, slow down and consider the strength of your opponents’ hands. Sometimes folding is the best play if the board looks dangerous.

3. Low Pocket Pairs – Set Mining for Profit

• Pre-Flop: Low pocket pairs (like 66 or 44) shine in multi-way pots. If you can enter cheaply, consider calling with the hope of flopping a set (three of a kind).

• Post-Flop: Without improvement, play cautiously. If you hit your set, however, go for value! Sets can often win big pots, as they’re concealed and can surprise opponents who hold top pairs or overpairs.

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