Alexandra Botez: From Chess Champion to Poker Star
Alexandra Botez, a five-time Canadian National Girls Chess Champion, has made a successful transition to poker, winning tournaments and earning significant profits.
April 9, 2023
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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.
WPT Mexico City: Qualify Online, Win Big in Person
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is offering players a unique chance to qualify online for a live tournament in Mexico City. The WPT500 Mexico City event features a $550 buy-in with a $500K guaranteed prize pool.
April 9, 2023
Fenomenico and Aalternative Analyze a Surprising PLO10 Hand from PokerOK
Poker player Fenomenico and coach Aalternative dissect a PLO10 hand, highlighting key decisions and offering insights. The hand featured a surprising turn and showdown.
April 9, 2023
Viktor Kudinov's Aggressive Poker Moves Analyzed by Uri Pelega
Uri Pelega, a trainer at Guerrilla Poker, analyzes high-stakes poker hands played by Viktor Kudinov, highlighting his aggressive strategies and unique betting sizes.
April 9, 2023
Irish Poker Open 2024: HighStakes Players Compete in Dublin
The Irish Poker Open has started in Dublin, with HighStakes sending three players to the Main Event. The tournament features a €1,150 buy-in and a €1,000,000 GTD prize pool.
April 8, 2023
Scott Eskenazi Wins WPT Rolling Thunder Main Event
Scott Eskenazi, a 61-year-old recreational player, won the WPT Rolling Thunder Main Event at Thunder Valley Casino, taking home $361,660.
April 8, 2023
PokerMatch Casino Offers Free Spins with Friday Free Spins Promotion
PokerMatch Casino is giving away free spins to users who make deposits with specific bonus codes from Friday to Sunday. The promotion started on January 7, 2023, and runs every week.
April 7, 2023
Phil Galfond's Top Tips for Poker Success
Phil Galfond, a legendary online poker player, shares his top strategies for improving your game. Learn how to understand the board, avoid overbluffing, and leverage your opponents' fears.
April 7, 2023
Iván_suited Hosts New Multistack Session on Winamax's Hold Up!
Join Iván_suited for a live, one-hour Multistack session focusing on Winamax's Hold Up! format, available from Doctorado Blue.
April 7, 2023
Nacho Barbero Joins Americas CardRoom as New Team Pro
Jose Ignacio Barbero, known as Nacho, has been announced as the new team pro for Americas CardRoom. The Argentinian pro, who has 15 years of poker experience, will play under the nickname Travisrice.
April 6, 2023