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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.


Aleksey Altshuller's Professional Approach to Poker Marathons

Poker pro Aleksey Altshuller shares his insights on setting and achieving marathon goals in poker. Learn how to structure your challenges for success.

October 12, 2020

SoyTaiiere Joins EducaSpin Project as New Professor

Agustín, known as SoyTaiiere, has joined the EducaSpin Project as a new professor, bringing his extensive experience to help students advance to the Intermediate level. He encourages students to join the project to benefit from his expertise.

October 12, 2020

Russia's New Law Requires Casino Winners to Provide Personal Data

Starting October 1st, 2023, players in Russia must provide passport data and identification number to claim casino winnings. Gambling operators are required to send the collected player data to the Federal Tax Service.

October 11, 2020

Shambala Casino Opens in Primorye, Russia

Shambala, a new casino, has opened in Primorye, Russia, occupying over 5 square kilometers and featuring 23 gaming tables and 500 slot machines.

October 11, 2020

Olivier Busquet Criticizes Phil Galfond for Praising Phil Hellmuth

Olivier Busquet has blasted Phil Galfond for praising Phil Hellmuth's poker skills, calling the praise 'one of the silliest things I’ve ever read.' The controversy erupted after Galfond commended Hellmuth's performance in HighStakesDuel matches.

October 10, 2020

Doug Polk Defeats Phil Nagy in High-Stakes Poker Showdown

Doug Polk secured a victory against Phil Nagy in a high-stakes poker match, winning approximately $7,000. The match was streamed on Twitch under the handle Justsomefish72.

October 10, 2020

Five U.S. States May Legalize Sports Betting in November

Several U.S. states are considering legalizing sports betting to boost their economies. Louisiana's vote will be region-specific.

October 10, 2020

Poker Proven to Be a Game of Skill, Not Chance, Says New Study

A new study by the University of Heidelberg has shown that poker is a game of skill, with luck playing a minor role in the short term. The study compared poker to chess and skat, concluding that skill dominates in the long term.

October 10, 2020

Poker Stars Share Personal Updates and Drama on Social Media

From Max Silver quitting poker to Gus Hansen becoming a father, and feuds between Dan Bilzerian and Jean-Robert Bellande, and Douglas Polk and Daniel Negreanu, the poker community has been buzzing with news.

October 10, 2020

New Rewards Program for Brazil Poker Players: Earn While You Play

The Brasil Poker Rewards program offers a democratic system of rakeback for players on UPoker and PPPoker. Discover how to join and start earning.

October 9, 2020