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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 players Barry Greenstein, Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies, and the JokerTeam are relaxing and enjoying various events ahead of the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Phil Ivey won a freeroll tournament with a $1 million prize pool at the Aria casino, which is named after him. He also won a heads-up match against Larry Litton for an additional $250,000.
Viktorino Torres and Ali Tekintamgac, winners of the APPT Macau and WPT Barcelona tournaments respectively, are planning to participate in the WSOP. Torres, a lawyer from the Northern Mariana Islands, won $3,246,200, while Tekintamgac took home €315,000.
Poker pro Phil Laak is preparing to attempt an 80-hour poker session to break the world record. He plans to donate half of his winnings to charity.
Alexander Bukharov, a forward for Rubin Kazan, secured 6th place in the Sunday Million poker tournament, earning $48,720. He played under the nickname Timur Valeev and was the chip leader for several hours.
Full Tilt Poker is hosting the Mini Series of Poker (MSOP) from May 28 to July 11, featuring 57 tournaments with significantly lower buy-ins compared to the WSOP. The series offers a total prize pool of $3,000,000.
Betfair has released a new mobile app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, making it the first bookmaker to offer such a service. The app promises faster performance and responsible betting features.
Poker pro Jennifer Harman is using humor to encourage fans to vote for her in the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. She's sharing poker jokes on YouTube to promote her candidacy.
Phil Galfond discusses high-stakes poker, his educational site BlueFirePoker, and his relaxed approach to the game. Anette Obrestad also shares her poker journey and future plans.
The first stage of the World Team Poker 2010 featured intense competition among eight national teams. China emerged victorious, securing a $300,000 prize.