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UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern Credits Poker With Transforming Her Fighting Career

UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern says an unlikely hobby has helped transform the way she approaches fighting: no-limit Texas Hold’em. The 33-year-old believes poker taught her to become more patient, control her emotions and think several moves ahead rather than…

August 17, 2026Celebrity Poker, Poker Players, Texas Hold’em

Poker card protector in use at the WSOP.

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Why Do Poker Players Use Card Protectors? What Are They For?

If you've ever watched a major poker tournament, you've probably noticed players placing small objects on top of their cards. Sometimes it's a custom coin, sometimes a lucky charm, and sometimes even a toy or collectible figure. These objects are…

July 27, 2026Poker Education, Poker Tournaments, WSOP

Poker player Jennifer Tilly wearing sunglasses

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Why Do Poker Players Wear Sunglasses? Do They Really Help?

If you've ever watched the World Series of Poker or a high-stakes cash game, you've probably noticed one thing almost every player seems to have in common: sunglasses. Whether they're wearing mirrored aviators, oversized designer shades or lightly tinted lenses,…

July 24, 2026Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Fedor Holz, Jennifer Tilly, Poker Education, Poker Players, World Series of Poker, WSOP