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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.


Tom Dwan Left Out of Poker Hall of Fame in 2009

The Poker Hall of Fame has announced that Tom Dwan will not be inducted in 2009. Dwan was one of ten candidates, but did not meet all the necessary criteria.

September 10, 2009

Phil Hellmuth Records First Video Blog: PokerStars' New TV Show

Phil Hellmuth has recorded his first video blog, encouraging viewers to buy his merchandise. PokerStars has launched a new TV show requiring freeroll winners to record videos.

September 9, 2009

RedStar Poker Hosts Multi-Forum MTT Championship Starting September 22

RedStar Poker is kicking off a 5-week MTT championship with 10 tournaments. The championship starts on September 22nd, with tournaments held twice a week. Tainer is the captain of the GipsyTeam for the championship.

September 9, 2009

Bond18 Shares Insights on Meta-Game and Note-Taking in Poker

Poker pro Bond18 discusses the importance of understanding the meta-game and taking detailed notes on opponents' behaviors. He shares specific strategies and observations from his extensive experience.

September 8, 2009

EPT Barcelona: Carter Phillips Wins Big, Prize Distribution Announced

The European Poker Tour (EPT) in Barcelona concluded with an exciting final table. Carter Phillips emerged victorious, winning €850,000. Notable players like Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier and Roland de Woluf participated.

September 8, 2009

Lion Cup Poker Tournament Series Kicks Off in Lviv

The Lion Cup poker tournament series will be held in Lviv, Ukraine, from October 8 to 11, 2009. The event will feature a variety of tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $200 to $1000.

September 6, 2009

Phil Ivey and Barry Greenstein's Final PokerRoad Conversation: The End of an Era

The final episode of the PokerRoad audio series features a candid conversation between Phil Ivey and Barry Greenstein. The two discuss various topics, including Ivey's current downswing and the upcoming European Poker Series.

September 3, 2009

Vyacheslav Fetisov Defends Poker as Intellectual Sport

Vyacheslav Fetisov, former Russian hockey player and sports minister, criticizes the ban on poker, calling it an intellectual sport. The $40,000 WSOP tournament is canceled for 2010.

September 2, 2009

Tom Dwan: Only the Strongest Poker Players Can Handle Losses

Poker legend Tom Dwan shares his insights on resilience and how he copes with significant losses. He emphasizes the importance of handling losses both in the short term and over thousands of hands.

September 2, 2009

Pralad Fridman Wins WPT Legends of Poker Tournament in Los Angeles

Pralad Fridman secured a victory at the WPT Legends of Poker tournament, taking home over a million dollars. French newcomer Adrien Allen won the APT tournament in Macau.

August 30, 2009