The Lodge Card Club Archives

Doug Polk’s Cardle Puts Poker Instincts to the Test, Five Hands at a Time

Doug Polk's Cardle challenges poker players to make five daily decisions. We examine how it works, its GTO scoring system and what it can teach players.

October 17, 2026Doug Polk, GTO, Poker Education, Poker Strategy, Poker Tool, The Lodge Card Club

Poker News

Freeroll Winner Shrikant Pillamarapu Takes WPT Prime Title

Shrikant Pillamarapu turned a $0 freeroll into $138,127 in cash, a $10,400 WPT World Championship seat and a WPT Prime trophy after a dramatic final table.

October 14, 2026Live Poker, Poker Tournaments, The Lodge Card Club, WPT

Poker News

Abby Merk Viral Lodge Hand Sparks Poker Etiquette Debate

Abby Merk has found herself in the middle of one of poker's stranger social-media storms after a $1/$2 cash-game hand at The Lodge Card Club turned a routine piece of…

September 22, 2026Abby Merk, AbbyPoker, Live Poker, Texas Poker, The Lodge Card Club

Creators

Doug Polk

Doug Polk made his name in the toughest heads-up poker games online before becoming one of the game's most recognizable personalities. The three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner is…

July 26, 2026Doug Polk, poker creator, Poker Influencer, The Lodge Card Club

Creators

Brad Owen

Brad Owen is one of the most influential poker creators in the world. By combining accessible hand analysis, dry humour, honest results, and the realities of playing professionally, he helped…

July 16, 2026Brad Owen, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, The Lodge Card Club

Poker News

Doug Polk Steps Back From The Lodge Card Club

Doug Polk has announced he is stepping away from his active role at The Lodge Card Club, bringing an end to his day-to-day involvement with one of the largest poker…

July 12, 2026Doug Polk, Poker Business, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Texas Poker, The Lodge Card Club