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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.
Russian participants of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) left a strong impression despite having fewer wins than the previous year. Marat Sharafutdinov's victory was the most memorable moment of the series.
HoldemManager and PokerTracker have updated their statistical calculation methods, affecting key indicators like VPIP and PFR. Professional players note minimal impact, while prices for HoldemManager products have increased.
The International Stadiums Poker Tour (ISPT) organizers have clarified the minimum and maximum number of players for the main tournament, addressing previous miscommunications. The main tournament will definitely take place, with a minimum of 15,000 players and a maximum of 30,000 players.
Four students from EducaPoker are set to compete in the final table of a poker tournament at Casino Cirsa Valencia, with a prize pool of 2,100€ up for grabs.
Poker pro Antonio Esfandiari discusses his career, strategy, and personal life in an interview with controversial radio host Howard Stern. Esfandiari shares insights into his poker journey, including his transition from professional magician to poker player, and his impressive $18 million tournament win.
PokerHeaven.es has announced a change in the schedule for its freeroll tournament, moving it to Sunday, September 30, at 17:00. The tournament is part of the Super Pack of bienvenida and offers 1,000€ in prizes.
Spain has announced new tax rules for poker winnings. Players will now pay taxes based on net gains, with losses deducted. Learn how this affects your earnings.
The Spanish government has announced that poker winnings will be taxed based on net gains, allowing players to deduct losses. The new rule is retroactive to January 1, 2012.
Michael Mizrahi's performance at the WSOP Europe 2012 in Cannes was marked by both spectacular plays and costly mistakes. He made it far in the pot-limit Omaha event but ultimately faced elimination in dramatic fashion.
Marat, a Russian poker player, shares his journey and strategies that led to his victory in a high-stakes tournament. He qualified through a series of satellites and won 160,000 rubles.