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The Russian poker team, featuring Alexander Kravchenko, finished second in the Nations Cup, securing 60,000 euros in prize money. The tournament included nine finalists from 17 teams, competing in various poker variants.
Vladimir Geshkenbein secures another victory, Luke Schwartz faces a year-long ban, and Phil Ivey's impressive online wins.
Cash game players generally have a better understanding of betting sizes than tournament players. Aejones explains why and offers tips for tournament players.
Russian poker players made a significant impact at the EPT London tournament, with standout performances from Ivan Demidov, Ilya Gorodeckiy, and others.
The European Poker Tour London event featured a live video broadcast with commentary from top Russian poker stars. See the final table results and prize distribution.
The WSOPE final table featured a thrilling heads-up match between Barry Schulman and Daniel Negreanu. The video of the dramatic episode is no longer available, but the details of the intense game are still captivating.
Vikki Koren, a renowned poker player, writer, and TV host, shares her experiences of gender bias and harassment during a high-stakes poker tournament. She recounts an encounter with a player named Eric who made disparaging comments about her play.
Matt Glantz emerged victorious in the high roller tournament, securing 542,000£. The final table was broadcasted live.
In a thrilling heads-up match, Barry Schulman emerged victorious against Daniel Negreanu at the WSOPE. Negreanu reflected on the increasing difficulty of modern poker.
Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque du Soleil, has embarked on a 12-day journey to the International Space Station. Laliberte spent $35 million for the trip, launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.