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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.


Betfair Launches iOS App for Mobile Betting

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.

May 22, 2010

Jennifer Harman Uses Poker Jokes to Win Votes for WSOP Tournament

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.

May 22, 2010

Phil Galfond's Interview: High Stakes, Poker Friends, and Business

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.

May 22, 2010

China Triumphs in First Stage of World Team Poker 2010

The first stage of the World Team Poker 2010 featured intense competition among eight national teams. China emerged victorious, securing a $300,000 prize.

May 21, 2010

High-Stakes Poker: Strategies for Navigating Bigger Buy-Ins

Learn how to adapt your poker strategy for high-stakes tournaments. Discover the differences in play styles and common mistakes at various buy-in levels.

May 21, 2010

Rounders Sequel: Will Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich Return?

The screenwriters of Rounders have hinted at a possible sequel, but scheduling conflicts with Matt Damon, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich pose challenges. Meanwhile, Matt Damon is set to participate in a charity poker tournament.

May 20, 2010

bwin Hosts Exclusive $2,000 Freeroll for EducaPoker Players

bwin is compensating EducaPoker players with a special freeroll. The event will take place on June 3, 2010, at 21:00 hours with a prize pool of $2,000.

May 20, 2010

Daniel Cvetkov Challenges U.S. Justice Department in High-Stakes Poker Case

Australian businessman Daniel Cvetkov refuses to plead guilty in a Manhattan court, arguing that poker is a game of skill not gambling.

May 20, 2010

Dmitry Ganin: Russian Poker Series Closer to EPT Than RPT

Dmitry Ganin discusses the Russian Poker Series (RPS), its similarities to the European Poker Tour (EPT), and differences from the Russian Poker Tour (RPT).

May 19, 2010

SCOOP 2010: Stars Shine in Major Poker Tournament Series

The SCOOP 2010 poker tournament series featured impressive performances from top players and notable moments, including a high concentration of well-known players in final tables. Ryan 'toetagU' Fair emerged victorious in the main event, defeating Christopher 'Sumpas' Torsson.

May 19, 2010