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Argus Riven

Argus Riven

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I've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.


Mike Watson Secures Runner-Up Spot in WCOOP Tournament with $10,300 Buy-In

Mike Watson, a top Canadian poker player, finished as the runner-up in the WCOOP tournament, earning $198,000. The event featured a $10,300 buy-in and attracted notable players.

September 1, 2020

Gediminas Uselis Wins Second Gold Bracelet for Lithuania at WSOP 2020

Gediminas Uselis secured his second gold bracelet for Lithuania at the WSOP 2020, winning $211,000 in prize money. The event attracted 4,461 entries and a prize pool of $1,667,336.

September 1, 2020

Aleksey Makarov's Second Place Finish in WCOOP Omaha Tournament

Russian poker player Aleksey Makarov secured second place in the WCOOP-03-H Omaha tournament, winning $129,310. The tournament had a buy-in of $5,200 and a guaranteed prize pool of $750,000.

September 1, 2020

PokerStars Updates Loyalty Program and Boosts Marketing Spend

PokerStars has made changes to its loyalty program and is investing more in marketing. Players can now choose a lower-level chest if they can't accumulate enough points. Flutter Entertainment, the owner of PokerStars, has allocated an additional £50 million for marketing in the second half of 2020.

September 1, 2020

Guess the Poker Pros: WCOOP Tournament History Challenge

Test your knowledge of poker players' WCOOP tournament histories with GipsyTeam's latest challenge. Can you guess who the top performers are?

September 1, 2020

WSOP Online 2020 Main Event Concludes with Record-Breaking Prize Pool

The WSOP Online 2020 Main Event has concluded with a record-breaking prize pool of $27,559,500. The winner will take home $3,904,000.

August 31, 2020

PartyCash! August 2020: Final Rankings and Big Wins on partypoker.es/com/uk

Discover the final standings of the PartyCash! race on partypoker.es/com/uk in August 2020, with a total prize pool of 5,000€ and a winner's share of 2,000€.

August 31, 2020

GGPoker's WSOP Fiasco: Over $1.5 Million in Compensation Payouts

GGPoker's technical disasters during the WSOP Series have resulted in over $1.5 million in compensation payouts. Players express frustration and concerns about future issues.

August 30, 2020

Eogan O'Di Wins WSOP Gold Bracelet, Following in Father's Footsteps

Eogan O'Di won the gold bracelet at the WSOP, defeating his opponent in just 10 minutes. His father, Donnach, had won the same title 22 years ago.

August 30, 2020

Chris Haniken Finishes Second in WSOP Online Poker Players Championship

Chris Haniken narrowly missed out on the gold bracelet in the Poker Players Championship at WSOP Online, finishing second to Rudolf. The tournament featured 407 participants and a prize pool of 10,000,000$.

August 30, 2020