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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.


Russian Poker Pros Shine in Warsaw EPT

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.

October 23, 2009

Phil Ivey's Early Career: From Struggling Player to Poker Legend

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.

October 22, 2009

GipsyTeam Offers Exclusive Sleffa Poker Training Discount

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.

October 21, 2009

Ted Lawson Wins Big in Pot-Limit Omaha Tournament at Festa al Lago Classic

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.

October 20, 2009

Poker News Roundup: Antonius, Dwan, Rajkumar in Action

Patrick Antonius seeks Halloween costume ideas, Tom Dwan and Patrick Antonius' challenge continues, and Vivek Rajkumar wins big.

October 20, 2009

Howard Lederer Wins $10,000 HORSE Tournament at Bellagio

Howard Lederer secured a victory in the $10,000 HORSE tournament at Bellagio, finishing with a stack of 433,000 chips in the heads-up against Ralph Perry. He won $92,150 for his first-place finish.

October 18, 2009

Mike Sexton Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame

Mike Sexton is the sole inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame this year, receiving 23 out of 30 votes. Sexton, a professional poker player since 1977, is known for his exemplary behavior and adherence to poker ethics.

October 16, 2009

Sleffa Reveals Common Mistakes in Heads-Up Poker Games

Poker coach Sleffa shares insights on typical errors made by players in heads-up games, highlighting the dangers of overestimating skills and copying high-stakes strategies.

October 15, 2009

Sém Farha's Poker Strategies: Mastering the Turn and River in Pot-Limit Omaha

Learn how Sém Farha navigates complex decisions on the turn and river in Pot-Limit Omaha, with insights from his games against top players like O’Neil Longson and Nick Schulman.

October 15, 2009

New Poker Radio Show 'Molodye Akuly' Features Rising Stars Like Tainer

The first episode of 'Molodye Akuly' will air on October 20th, featuring up-and-coming poker player Tainer. Hosted by Sergey 'swordfish' Safronov, the show will discuss new strategies and upcoming talents in the poker world.

October 15, 2009