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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.


FTOPS XIX Concludes with Record-Breaking Prize Pools and Notable Wins

The 19th series of FTOPS featured 45 tournaments and a prize pool of nearly $40,000,000. Notable winners include GIAMPP, Blair 'blur5f6' Hinkle, and several players from the CIS region.

February 22, 2011

Educapoker Releases Eight New Training Videos for Poker Players

Educapoker has just dropped eight new videos covering various poker strategies and levels. Dive in to enhance your skills with insights from Zholltar, Kher, Cejakas14, Thalai, and Darkored.

February 21, 2011

Spartan Project Concludes: Final Standings and Upcoming Freerolls

The Spartan Project poker tournament series has wrapped up with the final rankings announced. Here are the top players and details on the upcoming freerolls.

February 21, 2011

PokerHeaven Boosts EducaPuntos Multiplier to 3x and Hosts 5,000€ Freeroll

PokerHeaven is increasing its EducaPuntos multiplier to 3x starting March 1, 2011, and celebrating with a 5,000€ freeroll open to all users.

February 21, 2011

PokerStars Kicks Off Free Satellite Tournaments for Turbo TakeDown

PokerStars is hosting a series of free satellite tournaments leading up to the Turbo TakeDown event, offering players a chance to win entries and prizes.

February 21, 2011

GSOP 6 Poker Tournament Series Kicks Off on bwin with $2.8M Prize Pool

The Grand Series of Poker 6 (GSOP 6) begins on February 27, 2011, on bwin, featuring a guaranteed prize pool of over $2.8 million across 15 main events.

February 21, 2011

Historic Poker Bets: From Weight Loss to Wild Challenges

Discover the most memorable bets made by poker players, including weight loss challenges and unusual wagers. From Doyle Brunson's diet bet to Phil Ivey's vegan challenge, these stories are sure to entertain.

February 21, 2011

Gus Hansen in Moscow: The Poker Pro's Bridge Adventure

Gus Hansen, the renowned poker player, visited Moscow in February 2011 to participate in the 'Cup of Glory' bridge tournament. He shared his love for various games and his approach to improving his skills.

February 20, 2011

Antonio Esfandiari Reflects on His Poker Journey and Industry Changes

Antonio Esfandiari shares insights on his poker career, the evolution of the game, and advice for young players. He also discusses his memorable bluff against Vanessa Russo.

February 19, 2011

High-Stakes Poker on Full Tilt: January's Big Winners and Losers

Gus Hansen, Alex "Alexonmoon" Lu, and Lee "Enon" Goldman top the leaderboard. Eugene "fishosaurusREX" Yanayt had a tumultuous start, losing $650,000 before a big January win.

February 18, 2011