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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.
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.
Poker Heaven is launching a promotion where Sit & Go players can have their game reviewed by professionals. The top two finishers in the Sit & Go League will receive detailed video reviews of their historical SNGs.
Educapoker has reached 1,000 Facebook fans and is celebrating with a 1,000€ freeroll on Poker Heaven. Join the fun on June 10th!
The UIGEA law has come into effect in the USA. How has it impacted online poker players? Some face issues, others not.
EducaPoker is set to revolutionize online poker with the introduction of EP35, a strategy designed for playing with 35 big blinds in No-Limit cash games. The strategy will be available on EducaPoker and all associated poker rooms.
Renowned chess and poker player Alexander Grischuk will be a guest on GipsyTeam radio. The show will be hosted by Ilya Gorodetsky and will air on Thursday at 23:00.
Sam Farha won his second WSOP bracelet in a Limit Omaha Hi-Lo tournament in 2006. His aggressive playstyle and strategic bets helped him secure the victory despite initial challenges.