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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.
Discover how Annette Obrestad, a Norwegian teenager, became a professional poker player. Her journey from playing online poker at 15 to winning tournaments without seeing her cards is truly inspiring.
Daniel Negreanu shares his analysis of the Caesar's Cup, highlighting the challenges faced by the American team due to the tournament's fast structure and short stacks.
Bob Stupak, the man behind the Stratosphere and Vegas World, has died. He was 67. Stupak was a legendary figure in Las Vegas, known for his bold and sometimes controversial projects.
Finnish poker player Patrik Antonius discusses his career, personal life, and views on the poker community. He lives between Las Vegas and Monaco, and has a daughter named Mila.
The Russian Poker Awards ceremony honored the best poker players in Russia. The winners include Lika Gerasimova as Lady Poker and Ivan Demidov as the Player of the Year.
The Russian Poker Awards 2009 ceremony will be held on September 24, 2009, at the Moscow club 'Most'. Ivan Demidov and Lika Gerasimova are among the top nominees.
Phil Ivey's incredible performance at the World Series of Poker has led to significant bets against him, with Howard Lederer being the latest to challenge the poker legend.
Tainer won a trip to the Unibet Open tournament in Prague through a contest. He traveled with Sergey Rybachenko and Stas Alekhin, and stayed at the Hilton hotel. The tournament was intense, and Tainer faced strong competition.
John Paul Kelly and Eric Kazhele emerged victorious at the WSOP Europe, securing their bracelets and significant prize money. Vitaly Lunkin and Nikolay Evdakov also made notable finishes.
Eugene Timoshenko, known as Jovial Gent on PokerStars, won the main tournament of PokerStars WCOOP with a buy-in of $5,200. He also won the $1K Monday tournament on Full Tilt, adding to his career earnings of $6.5 million.