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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.


PokerStars Jet Set Season: Summer of Tournaments and Rewards

PokerStars has kicked off its Jet Set Season, offering a summer of exciting tournaments and continent-themed rewards from June 7 to July 12, 2026. Players can earn Jet Set Miles and unlock special prizes by participating in various events and challenges.

June 9, 2026

Artur Martirosian Wins Fourth WSOP Bracelet in $25,000 High Roller Event

Artur Martirosian secured his fourth WSOP bracelet and $1,286,285 in the $25,000 six-handed high roller event, defeating Pavel Plesuv in the final.

June 9, 2026

888poker Boosts Cash Game Rakeback to 50% for a Week

888poker is offering a weekly rakeback of up to 50% for cash game players. The rakeback percentage ranges from 5% to 50% based on the rake generated the previous week. The offer is cumulative with other promotions.

June 9, 2026

Arthur Martirosyan Triumphs in HU Tournament #24 Against Pavel Pleshuv

Arthur Martirosyan secured a seven-figure prize by winning the high roller tournament against Pavel Pleshuv. The tournament attracted 242 entries with a $25,000 buy-in.

June 9, 2026

10 Wild Poker Stories That Deserve the Movie Treatment

From Chris Moneymaker's accidental WSOP win to Stu Ungar's tragic genius, these poker stories are as wild as they are true.

June 8, 2026

Naoya Kihara Wins Back-to-Back WSOP Championships

Naoya Kihara made history by winning two back-to-back World Series of Poker championship events, becoming the first Japanese player to win three bracelets.

June 8, 2026

PokerDom Boosts Rakeback up to 50% During June Happy Hours

PokerDom is offering increased rakeback during specific hours in June 2026. The promotion, called "Happy Hours," features different rakeback percentages each week.

June 8, 2026

GG World Festival: $5M Mystery Closer Tournament Set for June 8th

The GG World Festival: Phase-M: $150 GGWF Mystery Closer [Day 2] tournament is set to take place on June 8th, 2024, with a guaranteed prize pool of $5,000,000. The winner will take home more than $324K, excluding bounties, which have a total fund of $2,500,000.

June 8, 2026

Kristen Foxen Wins Sixth WSOP Bracelet in Career-Largest Victory

Kristen Foxen secured her sixth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, defeating Galen Hall in the $25,000 no-limit hold'em event. This victory marks her largest career win at $1,773,083.

June 8, 2026

Mastering Big Blind Defense in Poker: Strategies Against the Button

Learn how to defend the big blind effectively against the button in poker with insights from 'ElMarques'. The class covers preflop ranges, flop textures, and practical adaptations for real gameplay.

June 8, 2026