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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Warsaw leg of the European Poker Tour (EPT) saw intense action, with six Russians participating. Jeff Sarver emerged as the chip leader, while Anatoly Gurtovoy and Vitaly Lunkin also had notable performances.
Russian poker players are making waves at the European Poker Tour in Warsaw. Anatoly Gurtovoy and Vitaly Lunkin are among the leaders after the first two days of play.
Phil Ivey's journey from a struggling poker player to a legend is filled with determination and hard work. Learn how he honed his skills and became one of the greats.
GipsyTeam is offering one lucky participant a $100 discount on a head-up poker training course with Sleffa. The course includes video review and joint sessions.
Ted Lawson secured a significant victory in the pot-limit Omaha tournament at the Festa al Lago Classic. The event featured a buy-in of $10,000+$300 and attracted 16 players. Lawson, who was third in chips, ultimately split the prize money with Ben 'Benba' Lamb, each receiving $62,080.