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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.


Christopher Walken's Poker Face Cover: A Hollywood Icon's Unique Take

Christopher Walken has performed a cover of Lady Gaga's hit song 'Poker Face', showing his unique take on the popular tune. Walken, known for his extensive filmography and memorable roles, brings his signature style to this pop classic.

November 3, 2009

Timofey Vekshin Joins GipsyTeam: A New Star in Russian Poker

Timofey Vekshin, known as Tainer, has joined the GipsyTeam, bringing his optimism and positive outlook to the team. He will now have his own blog on GipsyTeam's pages.

November 2, 2009

Phil Ivey's Rise: From Atlantic City to High-Stakes Poker

Phil Ivey's journey from mastering 400$/800$ games in Atlantic City to playing high-stakes poker with Larry Flynt is legendary. Discover his strategic play and dominance in the poker world.

October 29, 2009

Aleksey 'Gump' Makarov to Appear on Radio Show

Russian poker legend Aleksey 'Gump' Makarov will be a guest on a radio show hosted by Ilya Gorodetsky. The show will air on October 29th at 10 PM.

October 28, 2009

Tom Dwan's Halloween Plans and Other Poker News from Late October 2009

Tom Dwan hinted at a possible Halloween costume, while Jack McLellan offered advice on poker etiquette. Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies reflected on his recent poker performance and travel plans.

October 28, 2009

Poker School Offers Free Course to Improve One-on-One Game

A poker school is offering a free course to help players improve their one-on-one game. The course will be led by experienced trainer Yaroslav 'Sleffa' Kondratyev and will feature a student named rxd.

October 27, 2009

Tommy Vedes Wins WPT Festa al Lago Main Event

Tommy Vedes emerged victorious in the WPT Festa al Lago main event, securing a $1.2 million prize. The tournament saw a dramatic increase in participants after the registration period was extended.

October 27, 2009

Phil Ivey's Poker Career and Political Bet: A Deep Dive

Phil Ivey, the renowned poker player, won four World Series of Poker bracelets by 2002 and had an eventful year both professionally and personally. Learn about his high-stakes bet with Daniel Negreanu and his political donations.

October 26, 2009

Alexander Vaserfirer Leads the Final Table at EPT Warsaw

Alexander Vaserfirer from Ukraine leads the final table at the EPT Warsaw poker tournament with 1,854,000 chips. The final table consists of players from Russia, Ukraine, and Italy.

October 25, 2009

Alexander Vaserfirer Finishes 3rd in EPT Warsaw

Alexander Vaserfirer secured 3rd place at the EPT Warsaw tournament, losing a significant portion of his stack due to a poor call on the flop.

October 25, 2009