Senior Poker Editor
Marcus Chen
Marcus spent eight years grinding $25/$50 NL online before pivoting to coverage in 2014. He has reported from every WSOP since, with a focus on the math, the metagame, and the people who refuse to stop chasing the perfect line. At PokerWizard he leads our poker desk: tournament reporting, GTO breakdowns, and the long-form profiles that never make it into the daily feeds.
Joined PokerWizard 2022
More posts by Marcus Chen
Node-Locking Population Tendencies in Solvers
Learn how node-locking poker solver strategies can refine your game by incorporating population tendencies for exploitative play.
AI Poker Solvers: The GPT-4 Controversy and Your GTO Edge 2026
AI poker solvers are now an indispensable part of serious players' arsenals, but the evolving landscape, particularly the GPT-4 controversy, demands constant adaptation for 2026.
How Pros Actually Study Poker: Inside a Weekly Schedule
Discover how pros study poker with a detailed look at their weekly schedules, including solver work, group study, and mental game maintenance.
Spin & Go Optimization: Live ICM at Lightning Speed
Master spin and go strategy with advanced tips on multipliers, push/fold, heads-up play, volume, and mental game for hyper-turbo success.
Short Deck (6+) Strategy: A 2026 Refresher
Mastering short deck poker strategy is key in 2026. Learn advanced tactics for 6+ Hold'em, from hand rankings to postflop play.
What Is a C-Bet in Poker? Continuation Betting Explained
Understanding what is a cbet is fundamental to mastering No-Limit Hold'em. A continuation bet, or c-bet, is a bet made by the preflop raiser on the flop.
Poker Pot Odds Chart: Every Call Threshold in One Table
A **pot odds chart** translates pot size to bet size into a minimum winning percentage needed for a profitable call.
Poker Chip Colors by Casino: Full Value Chart
Master poker chip colors and casino chip denominations. Understand standard values, cash vs. tournament differences, and read unfamiliar sets with this essential guide.
Boost Online Poker Play with Advanced HUD Features 2026
Mastering the online poker HUD: Essential features for serious players in 2026.
Home Game Hosts: How Reveal Poker Settles Every Strategy Argument at Your Table
Home game hosts face recurring strategy arguments. Reveal Poker acts as a digital referee, settling debates with mobile analysis and opponent tendencies.
Double and Triple Barrel Frequency: How Often Pros Actually Bluff
Master barrel frequency poker with expert insights on solver vs. reality, population adjustments, and tracking your stats.
Advanced Live Tells: Patterns Pros Actually Use
Master advanced live tells poker with insights into bet-action, pre-hand behavior, and verbal cues. Learn to calibrate reads and avoid bias.
Las Vegas Summer Poker Report: WSOP is Still the King of Value
Now that the dust has settled on the World Series of Poker and basically all of the summer festivals in… Continue reading Las Vegas Summer Poker Report: WSOP is Still the King of Value The post Las Vegas Summer Poker Report: WSOP is Still the King of Value appeared first on.
Playing Against Short Stackers: A Profitable Counter Game
Master playing vs short stackers with this expert guide. Learn to exploit 30bb stackers & beat short stack opponents in cash games.
Matt Savage Talks Changes to TDA Rules following Summit
The Tournament Directors Association (TDA) held its every-other-year convention, the TDA Summit, near the end of the World Series of… Continue reading Matt Savage Talks Changes to TDA Rules following Summit The post Matt Savage Talks Changes to TDA Rules following Summit appeared first on.
GPT-4 Poker Analysis: Unlocking AI Insights for Online Players 2026
AI poker analysis is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality transforming how serious players approach online poker strategy.
Deep-Stack 200bb+ Cash Game Strategy
Master the 200bb deep cash strategy with advanced techniques for thriving in high-stakes games. Learn equity realization, pot geometry, and bluffing.
PKO Bounty Math: How Much a Bounty Is Really Worth
Master PKO bounty math to enhance your tournament strategy. Learn how bounties alter EV, justify wider ranges, and impact final table play.
Final Table ICM: Beyond Pay-Jumps Into True $EV Math
Master final table ICM advanced play with expert strategies on big stacks, mid-stack traps, short-stack reshoves, and deal-making math.
DraftKings Approved for Multi-State Poker, But to What End?
Early this week, news broke that DraftKings had gained approval to pool players across multiple states for its Electric Poker… Continue reading DraftKings Approved for Multi-State Poker, But to What End? The post DraftKings Approved for Multi-State Poker, But to What End? appeared first on.
4-Bet and 5-Bet Trees: Building Aggression You Can Defend
Master the art of 4-bet 5-bet trees poker with advanced strategies for preflop aggression, sizing, and range construction.
Polarized vs Merged Ranges: A Deep Theoretical Dive
Master polarized vs merged advanced poker ranges for optimal strategy. Learn range geometry, polarization math, and merged range construction.
Board Texture Taxonomy: Categorize Every Flop in Five Seconds
Master board texture taxonomy to categorize flops instantly and make better poker decisions in 2026.
Constructing River Overbet Ranges From Scratch
Master river overbet ranges from scratch! Learn to construct polarized value and bluff ranges for advanced poker play in 2026.
A Modern Solver Workflow for Serious Players (2026)
Master the modern solver workflow poker 2026 with GTO+ and PioSolver. Learn optimal study routines, tree construction, node-locking, and applying GTO insights.
What Is ICM in Poker? A Beginner-Safe Explanation
Discover what is ICM in poker and how it impacts tournament strategy. Learn about tournament chips vs money and ICM basics for beginners.
Finding Leaks in Your Database Without a Coach
Learn how to find leaks poker database insights to improve your game. Analyze stats, understand sample size, and plug your biggest poker leaks.
Your First Live Casino Poker Session: A Survival Guide
Navigate your first live poker session with confidence. Learn essential casino poker beginner tips for your first time at a poker room.
2026 WSOP Main Event Pacing for Lower Turnout than in 2025
The 2026 World Series of Poker main event is pacing well short of 10,000 entries and looks likely to finish… Continue reading 2026 WSOP Main Event Pacing for Lower Turnout than in 2025 The post 2026 WSOP Main Event Pacing for Lower Turnout than in 2025 appeared first on.
What Is a Cooler in Poker? When Big Hands Crash
Discover what is a cooler in poker: when big hands crash. Learn the difference between coolers and bad beats, famous cooler spots, and mental game strategies.
Zoom & Rush Regs: How Reveal Poker Keeps Up With 400 Hands an Hour
Zoom & Rush regs: 400 hands/hr means no time for analysis. Reveal Poker offers instant GTO frequencies, pinned ranges, and hot-key UI.
Hand History Review: A Repeatable Workflow for Improvement
Master the hand history review poker workflow for consistent improvement. Learn to filter hands, ask the right questions, and avoid bias.
Illinois VGT Burglaries Top 2025’s Total in Half the Time Amid Chicago VGT Debate
Illinois’ video gaming terminal (VGT) burglary problem is accelerating, with new records showing more than 500 break-ins at these establishments… Continue reading Illinois VGT Burglaries Top 2025’s Total in Half the Time Amid Chicago VGT Debate The post Illinois VGT Burglaries Top 2025’s Total in Half the Time Amid Chi
Texas Man Admits Embezzling $3.2M and Spending Over $1M Gambling Online
A former corporate accountant from Kyle, Texas, admitted this week to siphoning more than $3.2 million from his employer over… Continue reading Texas Man Admits Embezzling $3.2M and Spending Over $1M Gambling Online The post Texas Man Admits Embezzling $3.2M and Spending Over $1M Gambling Online appeared first on.
5-Card vs 7-Card Stud: A Beginner's Comparison
Discover the key differences between 5 card vs 7 card stud poker, from dealing to strategy. Learn stud poker today!
California Cardrooms Cleared to Continue Dealing Blackjack After Court Win
The California cardroom industry can breathe a collective sigh of relief for now. California cardrooms are in the clear to… Continue reading California Cardrooms Cleared to Continue Dealing Blackjack After Court Win The post California Cardrooms Cleared to Continue Dealing Blackjack After Court Win appeared first on.
Sidney Gambling Machine Raid Highlights Ohio’s Renewed Fight Against ‘Skill Games’
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) and the Sidney Police Department seized roughly 40 illegal slot machines and an undisclosed… Continue reading Sidney Gambling Machine Raid Highlights Ohio’s Renewed Fight Against ‘Skill Games’ The post Sidney Gambling Machine Raid Highlights Ohio’s Renewed Fight Against ‘Skill
Triton Files Spur Questions About Publicly Available Poker Results
Poker players, fans, and media are getting a bit of a “be careful what you wish for” situation with the… Continue reading Triton Files Spur Questions About Publicly Available Poker Results The post Triton Files Spur Questions About Publicly Available Poker Results appeared first on.
A Toronto City Official Undone by Wiretaps While Laundering $200K for an Illegal Betting Ring
A respected senior city manager in Toronto has pleaded guilty to laundering money for an illegal sports betting ring, the… Continue reading A Toronto City Official Undone by Wiretaps While Laundering $200K for an Illegal Betting Ring The post A Toronto City Official Undone by Wiretaps While Laundering $200K for an Ille
Match-Fixing Players and Billion-Won Websites Fuel Asia’s Widening War on Illegal Gambling
Law enforcement agencies across Asia intensified their campaign against illegal gambling over the past week, as authorities in South Korea… Continue reading Match-Fixing Players and Billion-Won Websites Fuel Asia’s Widening War on Illegal Gambling The post Match-Fixing Players and Billion-Won Websites Fuel Asia’s Widen
Satellite Grinders: Why Reveal Poker's ICM Engine Was Built for the Bubble You Live On
WSOP/EPT satellite grinders face unique bubble pressure. Reveal Poker's ICM engine masters flat payouts and seat-EV.
Mid-Stakes Bankroll Strategy: Move Up Without Going Broke
Master the mid stakes bankroll: Learn essential NL100 NL200 bankroll strategies for moving up stakes successfully.
Sweepstakes Operators Exit Iowa Ahead of July 1 Enforcement Change
Sweepstakes operators are pulling out of Iowa ahead of a July 1 change in enforcement authority. They’re choosing a preemptive… Continue reading Sweepstakes Operators Exit Iowa Ahead of July 1 Enforcement Change The post Sweepstakes Operators Exit Iowa Ahead of July 1 Enforcement Change appeared first on.
New Tribal Official Will ‘Pump the Brakes’ on $177M Border Casino
A casino and entertainment complex that backers have promoted as a regional gaming destination on the Minnesota-North Dakota border could… Continue reading New Tribal Official Will ‘Pump the Brakes’ on $177M Border Casino The post New Tribal Official Will ‘Pump the Brakes’ on $177M Border Casino appeared first on.
Eight Admit Ties to Lucchese-Run Gambling Operation That Moved Almost $5 Million
Eight men admitted their role this week in a wide-ranging racketeering, gambling, and money laundering operation tied to the Lucchese… Continue reading Eight Admit Ties to Lucchese-Run Gambling Operation That Moved Almost $5 Million The post Eight Admit Ties to Lucchese-Run Gambling Operation That Moved Almost $5 Milli
Transitioning From Live to Online Poker: The Real Adjustment
Master the live to online poker transition with expert strategies on pace, stats, bankroll, tools, and avoiding burnout.
Mixed-Game Players: Reveal Poker Is the First Solver That Actually Helps
Mixed-game grinders: Reveal Poker is the first solver built for 8-Game, HORSE, and dealer's choice.
Bet Sizing for Beginners: A Simple Framework That Works
Master poker bet sizing beginner strategies. Learn how big to bet, value vs. bluff sizing, and a simple framework to boost your win rate.
Postflop Aggression Frequency: How Aggressive Is Too Aggressive?
Master postflop aggression frequency (AFq) to boost your win rate. Learn healthy numbers, spot leaks, and adjust for different games.
Thin Value Betting on Rivers: Squeeze Profit From Marginal Hands
Master the art of thin value bet poker on the river to maximize profit with marginal hands. Learn sizing, logic, and population tendencies.
Mayor Johnson’s Last-Ditch Push to Stop Chicago Video Gambling Before Machines Switch On
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is working hard to get enough support to reverse the approval of the city’s first six… Continue reading Mayor Johnson’s Last-Ditch Push to Stop Chicago Video Gambling Before Machines Switch On The post Mayor Johnson’s Last-Ditch Push to Stop Chicago Video Gambling Before Machines Switch On
Terrible’s Steps In to Save Primm’s Last Casino From July 4 Closure
A gas and convenience store chain is moving to take over Primm Valley Casino Resort, sparing the California-Nevada border town… Continue reading Terrible’s Steps In to Save Primm’s Last Casino From July 4 Closure The post Terrible’s Steps In to Save Primm’s Last Casino From July 4 Closure appeared first on.
Donkey, Fish, Shark: Poker Slang for Players, Decoded
Decode poker player types slang: fish vs shark poker, what is a donk, and poker player nicknames.
Spin & Go Variance is Brutal — Here's Why Reveal Poker Smooths Your EV
Spin & Go variance is brutal for $7–$60 grinders. Reveal Poker offers 3-handed PUSH/FOLD, variance simulation, and ICM adjustments.
What Is a Poker Tell? The Honest Truth About Reading Players
Discover what is a poker tell and learn to read players in live and online games. Master subtle cues and betting patterns for a strategic edge.
Building a Weekly Poker Study Routine That Sticks
Build a winning poker study routine with focused weekly themes, efficient hand reviews, and smart solver use. Improve today!
Playing Suited Connectors Profitably as a Beginner
Master suited connectors poker strategy: learn when to play, fold, and profit with these versatile hands. Beginner-friendly guide.
Texas Attorney General: Adding Skill Elements to a Gambling Game Doesn’t Make It Legal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has concluded that any modicum of chance is enough to make an amusement machine… Continue reading Texas Attorney General: Adding Skill Elements to a Gambling Game Doesn’t Make It Legal The post Texas Attorney General: Adding Skill Elements to a Gambling Game Doesn’t Make It Le
Auto-Profit Bluffs: When the Math Bluffs for You
Master auto profit bluff poker by understanding pot odds, capped ranges, and optimal bet sizing for guaranteed long-term profitability.
RICO Charges Added for Suspects in Northwest Indiana’s ‘Porterhouse Parlay’ Crackdown
Federal prosecutors are preparing to dramatically escalate their case against suspects arrested in an alleged gambling bust in Northwest Indiana.… Continue reading RICO Charges Added for Suspects in Northwest Indiana’s ‘Porterhouse Parlay’ Crackdown The post RICO Charges Added for Suspects in Northwest Indiana’s ‘Porte