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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.
Vladimir Shabalina, a PokerStars record holder, shares his experiences and insights from his poker career, including his views on luck, bots, and industry changes.
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Las Vegas casinos are reopening for bookings starting from April 17. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2020 is also considering postponement or cancellation.
Mikhail Shalamov, a prominent Russian poker player, shaved his head during a live stream on April 1st, explaining it was a long-planned 'performance' to lift spirits during quarantine.
Patrik Leonard, a professional poker player and PartyPoker ambassador, has recovered from COVID-19. He shared his symptoms and criticized the UK's handling of the pandemic.
Ukrainian poker room PokerMatch has ended its collaboration with TV host Aleksey Durnev. The partnership spanned two years, during which Durnev served as the room's first media ambassador.
Doug Polk has officially retired from poker and is now creating content about politics, finance, and coronavirus. He announced his decision in a farewell video, stating that he no longer finds enjoyment in the game.
Educapoker is offering five classes on Thursday, March 7, 2019, covering a range of topics including VIP, cash games, and live sessions.
The third edition of the H2 Million poker tournament promises excitement with a guaranteed prize pool of 1 million reais. Join the action on Sunday, October 13.
Phil Galfond recently took a break from his main challenge to play a mini-challenge against AmSoGood. He started with a win of 180,000 dollars but then AmSoGood won 220,000 dollars. Galfond won a couple of pots at the end to finish the mini-challenge with a win of 15,000 dollars.
Mobile poker applications have seen a significant increase in players since the post-holiday season. GipsyTeam reports growth from 7 to 23 clubs across three apps: PPPoker, UPoker.