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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.


Vegas Matt Banned from The Venetian: The Controversial Slot Machine Win

Vegas Matt, a prominent casino influencer, has been banned from The Venetian in Las Vegas. The ban follows a significant win on a Phoenix Link slot machine, sparking debate about advantage play.

August 27, 2026

Pure Casino Joins IBIA to Enhance Sports Integrity in Alberta

Pure Casino, Alberta’s largest retail gambling group, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to strengthen sports integrity. The partnership aims to monitor and respond to suspicious betting patterns, enhancing the regulated market in Canada.

August 27, 2026

Pennsylvania Boosts Resources to Combat Rising Problem Gambling

The state is seeing an increase in callers seeking help for gambling-related issues. Additional resources have been allocated to tackle the problem, including case management services and comprehensive support.

August 27, 2026

Vlad Negine of St8: Why Online Casinos Need More Than Just Game Aggregation

Vlad Negine, CEO of St8, discusses the evolving role of aggregation in online casino technology and the need for operators to focus on more than just content aggregation. Operators are under pressure to launch faster, scale across markets and brands, deliver reliable experiences, and keep pace with increasingly sophisticated player expectations.

August 27, 2026

South Point Casino in Las Vegas Adopts Slide Dealing to Combat Cheating

The South Point Casino in Las Vegas has implemented slide dealing to prevent cheating. This method distributes cards in a way that prevents other players from seeing them.

August 27, 2026

Phil Galfond Launches New Poker School with Berri Sweet

Phil Galfond, after a period of reduced social media activity, has launched a new poker school with Berri Sweet, whom he considers the best poker player in the world. The school, named SWEETPOKER, will focus on teaching cash NLHE.

August 27, 2026

Kikelake's Guide to Mastering Ante Games in CoinPoker

Poker pro Kikelake shares key strategies for adapting to CoinPoker's ante format, including adjusting ranges and increasing aggression.

August 27, 2026

Sergi Reixach Analyzes Million-Dollar Final Table on GGPoker

Poker pro Sergi Reixach continues his review of a high-stakes final table, discussing key hands and decision-making processes. This is part two of a three-part series.

August 27, 2026

CoinPoker and EducaPoker Announce September Freeroll with $500 Prize Pool

Join the exclusive freeroll tournament on September 3, 2026, at 20:00 UTC with a $500 prize pool. Register through EducaPoker to participate.

August 27, 2026

Michigan Woman Wins $634,679 Jackpot After Mistaking Win for $10,000

A 65-year-old woman from Lincoln Park, Michigan, won a $634,679 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery's Jackpot Slots Fast Cash game, initially thinking she had won $10,000. She plans to take her grandkids to Disney World and complete home renovations.

August 26, 2026