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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.
Discover the exciting poker events happening this year, including parties with Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamis and Paris Hilton, the WPT London Poker Classic, and WSOP tournaments in South Africa.
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu has sparked debate by advocating for a ban on sunglasses in poker, citing reasons ranging from fairness to the impact on TV viewership.
EducaPoker is rolling out a new registration system for classes, starting May 10, 2010. The new system aims to address issues present in the previous registration system.
Aleksandr Kostritsin, known as joiso, is embarking on a marathon of poker tournaments to prepare for the World Series of Poker. Follow his journey from SCOOP to WSOP.
Cole South, a prominent instructor and co-owner of CardRunners, has announced his departure from the company. His decision comes after a period of intense work and study.
Max Lykov has been named the Player of the Year at the European Poker Tour (EPT). The 22-year-old Russian online poker star collected 19 points for finishing in the top 8 of a €5,250 heads-up side tournament.
Educapoker has introduced a new promotion on Facebook called EducaCuestión, where users can win prizes by participating in weekly questions posed by professors.
Anette_15, known for her poker skills and distinctive nickname, has joined Full Tilt Poker. The move comes after she left Betfair due to advertising restrictions. Anette_15 is excited to play in the WSOP and has some unique preferences while playing poker.
Andrew Lichtenberger, known online as 'luckychewy,' secured a victory at the WSOP Circuit tournament held at Caesars Palace. The event featured a $5,000 buy-in and attracted 150 players. Lichtenberger's notable achievements include an 18th place finish in the 2009 WSOP Main Event and a heads-up loss to Peter 'Belabacsi' Trapli.
The Ivey Room, a high-stakes poker room, will open at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on May 21-22, featuring an invitation-only freeroll with a prize pool of $1,000,000.