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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.


Poker Pro Recounts His Worst Session Ever Against Viktor Bloom

In 2014, a poker professional had a disastrous session against Viktor Bloom. The author lived in Vancouver and had an office on the top floor of a loft. The session resulted in almost 5,500 hands.

April 2, 2023

Americas CardRoom Announces $10 Million High Five Tournament Series

Americas CardRoom is set to host the High Five Tournament Series with $10 million in guaranteed prize pools, starting April 1st. The series includes a variety of events with buy-ins ranging from $0.25 to $1,050.

April 1, 2023

Poker Experts on Reddit Reveal Why $1/$2 Limits Are So Tough

Poker enthusiasts on Reddit discuss the challenges of winning at the $1/$2 live poker limits, offering insights and strategies to improve gameplay.

April 1, 2023

High-Stakes Poker Grudge Match in Jeopardy Over Friend Dispute

The upcoming high-stakes poker grudge match between Matt Berkey and Nikhil 'Airball' Arcot is in doubt due to a disagreement over a support friend. The feud has escalated with both players exchanging claims and counterclaims.

March 31, 2023

Phil Hellmuth Wins US Poker Open Event #5 with a Straight Flush

Phil Hellmuth secured his first PokerGO Tour title by defeating Jeremy Ausmus heads-up in the US Poker Open event #5. The event featured 88 entries and a prizepool of $880k.

March 31, 2023

Ivan_Suited Analyzes Early Position Squeezes in 50bb Poker Strategy

Ivan_Suited dives into the strategy of squeezing in early positions with 50 big blinds, analyzing numerous hands to clarify the spot.

March 31, 2023

CFAlex95 Wins Big: 6000€ from Two Consecutive Multipliers

CFAlex95, a student of the Spin Project, won 6000€ from two consecutive multipliers. Learn about his journey and future plans.

March 31, 2023

Garrett Adelstein: 'I'll Never Return Robbie Lew's Money'

Garrett Adelstein, a prominent poker player, insists that Robbie Lew cheated in a high-stakes game, and he won't return the $135,000 he demanded from her. The controversy has divided the poker community.

March 31, 2023

Allan Le Wins First 2023 US Poker Open PLO Title

Allan Le secured the first PLO title of the 2023 US Poker Open, defeating a strong field including Daniel Negreanu. The event, held at the PokerGO Studios in the Aria, featured 77 entries with a $10,000 buy-in.

March 30, 2023

High Stakes Casino Bonuses: Are They Worth the Risk?

Online casino bonuses can be enticing, but are they worth the risk? Learn about the legitimacy and value of high-stakes bonuses.

March 30, 2023