ICM Chop
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ICM Chop
ICM Chop
An ICM Chop is an agreement among remaining tournament players to divide the remaining prize pool according to each pla…
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Chip Chop
A tournament deal where remaining players agree to divide the remaining prize pool or chips in proportion to their curr…
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Equal Chop
An agreement among remaining tournament players to divide the remaining prize pool equally regardless of their chip sta…
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Equity Share
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Detailed Explanation of ICM Calculation in Final Table Deal Agreements
ICM Independent Chip Model is a core tool for final table deal agreements, calculating each player's tournament equity based on chip counts. This article explains ICM principles, calculation methods, differences from chip chop, and how to use ICM for fair deals in practice while avoiding common logical pitfalls.
Final Table Deal Making Strategy Guide
Final table deal making is a key tool for reducing variance and locking in returns. This article explains common deal methods such as chip chop, ICM chop, and even chop, and teaches negotiation strategies and precautions to help you make optimal decisions in tournaments.
Final Table Strategy: In-depth Analysis of Position, Stack, and Negotiation Skills
The final table is the stage with the largest payout differences in a tournament. This article starts from stack depth and position relationships, explains the decision-making framework under ICM pressure, and shares how to maximize your own interests through negotiation skills when making a deal. Covers short stack, medium stack, deep stack strategies and key points of deal negotiation.
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Horacio Rojas
Argentina
Horacio Rojas is an Argentine poker player from Salta who has found success both in South American tournaments and on the Las Vegas felt. He won the Paraná Poker Series Main Event in Posadas and claimed the Summer Cup title in Rosario in 2025. In Las Vegas, he has multiple cashes including a chop for over $8,000 in the Grand Poker Series Event #82.
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Amber Sullivan
United Kingdom
Amber Sullivan is a professional poker player from the United Kingdom who burst onto the international scene with a victory in the 2026 LIPS Ladies NLHE Championship at the Venetian, earning $40,325. She also has a WSOP cash and multiple wins in UK local poker leagues, demonstrating a consistent presence in the game.
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Ganeev Murat
Russia
Ganeev Murat is a Russian poker player who achieved early success with a runner-up finish in the 2010 PokerStars Russian Poker Series Main Event. He later made a mark in online poker, securing a second-place finish in a 2025 WSOP Online event for $232,475.
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Vincent Censabella
United States
Vincent Censabella is an American poker player from Winter Springs, Florida, who works as a project engineer. He achieved his first major tournament victory in October 2018 by winning the Pinktober Poker Open $565 headliner for $39,102. His career also includes an 11th-place finish in a $1,700 WPO Championship and elimination of notable players in WPTDeepStacks events.
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Samuel Zalmanov
United States
Samuel Zalmanov is an American poker player known for his technical and steady tournament play. He has cashed multiple times at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, including a third-place finish for $9,129 in a $400 Deep Stack Turbo NLH event.
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