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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.


ProPoker TV Launches Free Online Broadcasting

ProPoker TV, Russia's first 24-hour poker channel, has started free online broadcasting. The channel features a variety of poker content, including tournaments and interviews.

December 17, 2009

Padreig Parkinson Wins First Stage of UKIPT in Galway

Padreig Parkinson, a renowned Irish poker player, won the first stage of the UKIPT in Galway, defeating 258 opponents and his friend Paul Marrow in the heads-up. He won €125,000.

December 17, 2009

Patrick Antonius on Isildur1: 'He's a Big Talent'

Poker pro Patrick Antonius shares his insights on playing against the mysterious high-stakes online player Isildur1, highlighting his aggressive style and deep understanding of the game.

December 16, 2009

Sergey Rybachenko Secures 7th Place in mini-FTOPS HORSE Tournament

Sergey Rybachenko, the founder of GipsyTeam, finished 7th in the mini-FTOPS HORSE tournament, earning slightly more than $1,600. The tournament had 1,789 participants.

December 16, 2009

Zigmund on Isildur1: 'He Has Clear Genetic Issues'

Poker pro Ilari 'Zigmund' Sahamies discusses Isildur1's identity and playing style on Finnish radio. He believes Isildur1 is Victor Blom and shares insights from their high-stakes games.

December 12, 2009

December 2009 Poker Highlights: Mini-FTOPS, GUKPT, and More

Discover the key poker events of December 2009, including the Mini-FTOPS series, Toni Cascariano's GUKPT victory, and the closure of Binion's Horseshoe.

December 12, 2009

Swedish Poker Pro Isildur Faces Big Wins and Losses

Swedish high-stakes poker player Isildur has seen significant fluctuations in his bankroll, with notable wins and losses against top players.

December 10, 2009

AKteam Welcomes Four New Members, Loses One

The AKteam, led by Alexander Kravchenko, has added four new members and will participate in the Russian Poker Tour in Egypt. Alexander Vaserfire has left the team to play independently.

December 9, 2009

Yan Skampa Triumphs at EPT Prague: A Thrilling Poker Tournament

Yan Skampa emerged victorious at the EPT Prague poker tournament, securing €682,000. The final table featured notable players and intense competition.

December 7, 2009

EPT Prague: Eugene Zaytsev Leads Russian Contingent with 352,300 Chips

The European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague event is in full swing, with Eugene "Sven" Zaytsev leading the Russian players with 352,300 chips. Notable players have faced ups and downs, and the tournament has an impressive prize pool of €2,842,100.

December 4, 2009