In this issue...

• VIDEO: 5 Biggest Pots!

• Presidential Poker: Obama Home Game

• VIDEO: Norm vs. Maria Ho

• New Tournament: Friday Freeroll!

• Mad Props Madness

• ChatGPT: Playing Suited Connectors

• Poker Now Global Tournament Standings

VIDEO: 5 Biggest Pots in TV History

This week we take a look at the 5 biggest pots in televised history. One day we hope to have a live Poker Now event with live heart rate monitors! Sit back and enjoy!

Presidential Poker: The Obama Home Game

This piece from NPR references how President Barack Obama, as well as many of his predecessors, used the game of Poker to help build strong relationships across the aisle. One more reason we should consider Poker to be America’s Pastime.

Video: Norm MacDonald’s Best Poker Moments

Watch Norm MacDonald take down pocket aces with a river flush, face pocket aces again with pocket jacks (“hooks”) and face elimination against Maria Ho! We miss Norm!

Friday Freeroll: Register Today

This Friday we will be hosting another exciting Friday Freeroll with $300 in gift cards on the line. We’ve had some great tournaments with Poker Now players from all over the world. If you’d like to compete you can register for free below.

Open for Business: Poker Now Shop

The Poker Now Shop is expanding it’s inventory every day. We have hats, hoodies, vintage tees and more. Drop by today and support Poker Now at your next home game!

Mad Props Madness

The big tournament (college basketball, not poker) is almost upon us. Take this opportunity to join close to 500 Poker Now players in the exclusive Poker Now Channel on Mad Props.

Join the Poker Now Betting Channel on Mad Props!

ChatGPT: Playing Suited Connectors

Our ChatGPT Request:

We asked ChatGPT: What is the best way to play suited connectors in Texas Hold’em?

Here is what we got:

Suited connectors are hands that consist of two cards of the same suit that are consecutive in rank, such as 8♠ 9♠ or Q♥ J♥. Playing suited connectors in Texas Hold'em can be a bit tricky, as they can be both powerful and vulnerable depending on the situation. Here are some guidelines to consider when playing suited connectors:

1. Consider your position: Suited connectors are best played in late position, where you have more information about the other players' actions and can make better decisions. Playing suited connectors in early position can be risky, as you may be forced to play out of position and face multiple raises.

2. Look for value: When playing suited connectors, you want to be looking for opportunities to make big hands such as flushes or straights. If the pot is already large or there are several players in the hand, suited connectors can be a good way to play for value.

3. Play selectively: Don't play every suited connector you are dealt. Instead, be selective and choose hands that have a good chance of connecting with the flop. Suited connectors that are too low in rank, such as 2-3 or 4-5, are often not worth playing unless you are in a very favorable position.

4. Be aware of your opponents: When playing suited connectors, it's important to be aware of your opponents' playing styles and tendencies. If you are up against aggressive players who like to raise and re-raise, you may want to be cautious and wait for a better opportunity.

5. Don't overplay your hand: Suited connectors can be powerful hands, but they are also vulnerable to being outdrawn. Don't get too attached to your hand if the board doesn't cooperate, and be willing to fold if the situation warrants it.

In summary, playing suited connectors in Texas Hold'em requires careful consideration of your position, the value of your hand, and your opponents' playing styles. With these factors in mind, you can make informed decisions and potentially win big with these exciting hands.

Standings: PN Discord Tournaments

24 hours a day and 7 days a week Poker Now players are competing in friendly tournaments via the Poker Now Discord Bot. In these tournaments each player begins with a stack of 1,000 chips and players receive points based on their tournament performance. We are currently in Season 3 for 2023 and here are the current standings:

1. Linda Lu (629)

2. Ba (623)

3. RandomDude (588)

4. Hosseins (566)

5. LowDisk (566)

Hop on and start competing in a live tournament today!