Patrick Leonard's Honesty Costs Him SCOOP Titles
Patrick Leonard's honesty led to a significant points deduction, costing him the SCOOP Player of the Year title. PokerStars awarded him $45,000 for the mishap.
May 10, 2021
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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 Players bilbopactol and dogapetor Share May Goals and Blog Updates
Two poker enthusiasts, bilbopactol and dogapetor, have shared their goals for May and updates on their blogs. bilbopactol focuses on volume, study, and mental work, while dogapetor has started a new blog with ambitious goals for the year.
May 10, 2021
Watch Adrián's Poker Pro Masters Match Against Raúl Mestre
Adrián, known as adristinson, has released a video of his Poker Pro Masters match against Raúl Mestre. The almost hour-long video is available for all levels and projects.
May 10, 2021
Andreas 'derbegott' Ponat Shares Insights on Sunday Kickoff Final Table
Professional poker player Andreas 'derbegott' Ponat discusses his strategy and decisions during the final table of the Sunday Kickoff tournament with trainer Jargo Alaväli.
May 9, 2021
Poker Player Guy Smith Sentenced to 14 Months for Tax Evasion
Guy Smith, a poker player from Connecticut, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for evading taxes on his poker and sports betting winnings. He must also pay $821,451 in unpaid taxes.
May 8, 2021
Legendary Gambling Tales: How Poker Players Outsmarted the Odds
Discover the incredible stories of poker players who used clever schemes and unconventional methods to win bets. From Titanic Thompson's tricks to Amarillo Slim's table tennis strategy, these tales showcase the ingenuity of gambling legends.
May 8, 2021
Benjamin Rolle Streams $25,000 Tournament and NL2 Simultaneously
Poker pro Benjamin Rolle, known as 'bencb789', streamed playing a high-stakes tournament and the lowest NL2 limit on PokerStars at the same time, showcasing his skills and winning around 12 stacks.
May 8, 2021
Sergio Aido Wins $10k High Roller at Aria, Moves Up All Time Money List
Sergio Aido secured a significant victory in a $10,000 High Roller event at the Aria Resort & Casino, earning $159,800 and moving up the All Time Money List España. Meanwhile, Doug Polk won over $200,000 from Bill Perkins in a high-stakes cash game, and Phil Hellmuth defeated Daniel Negreanu in a High Stakes Duel.
May 8, 2021
Hong Kong Police Officer Arrested for Organizing Underground Poker Tournaments
A 28-year-old Hong Kong police officer was arrested for running illegal poker games. The raid took place in the Kwun Tong district, with several accomplices also detained.
May 7, 2021
Jon 'Apestyles' Van Fleet: Poker Pro Reveals Career Highs, Lows, and Future Plans
Jon Van Fleet, known as 'Apestyles,' shares his journey from music to poker, his experiences as a pro, and his future plans. He discusses the highs and lows of his career, his love for the game, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
May 7, 2021