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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.
Professional poker player Annette Obrestad has started a blog, sharing her thoughts on poker and Norway's recent gambling ban. She has also joined World Team Poker and is featured in a Norwegian documentary.
Kirill 'Racoon' Telezhkin emerged victorious at the RPS Kiev poker tournament, earning $128,000. The final table featured notable players and intense competition.
Phil Laak has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest poker session, playing for an astonishing 115 hours. He played a $10/$20 no-limit Texas hold'em game at the Bellagio and took only 5-minute breaks every hour.
Joran van der Sloot, a Dutch poker player, was arrested in Chile for the murder of Stephanie Flores Ramirez. He is also the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway on Aruba.
Tom Dwan, known as Durrrr, is the chip leader in the WSOP tournament #11 with 21 players remaining. He has shown impressive skills and strategic play throughout the tournament.
Poker Mambo and EducaPoker have teamed up to offer a €5,000 prize pool in an exciting rake race. The top 20 players will be rewarded, with the winner taking home €725.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has seen its share of drama, including damaged cards, a temporarily banned player, and significant wins. John d’Agostino noticed a damaged corner on one of his cards during a $50,000 buy-in tournament.
Nikolay Zegge emerged as the chip leader after the second day of the Russian Poker Series in Kyiv, with 70 players remaining. Andrey "SleepyTiger" Novak secured the second position.
A study by Nova Southeastern University sheds light on the use of various substances among professional poker players, revealing surprising statistics.
Ivan Demidov is among the chip leaders after the first day of the main tournament at the Russian Poker Series in Kyiv. Other notable events include high-stakes poker news and a new professional in the UltimateBet team.