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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.


Edukitos Students Shine in Live Poker Tournaments

Edukitos students continue to make waves in the poker world, securing impressive wins in various live tournaments. Read about their latest victories and the prizes they've earned.

August 9, 2011

Team Challenge Week 2 Kicks Off: Who Will Claim the Top Spot?

The second week of the Team Challenge by Everest Poker and EducaPoker begins today, with exciting prizes up for grabs. Portuguese team 7Hugo7, vulcaum, and jvencespt led the first week.

August 9, 2011

Portuguese Poker Prodigy José 'Girah' Macedo Exposed as a Scammer

José 'Girah' Macedo, a Portuguese poker prodigy, was exposed for scamming high-stakes players out of over $30,000. He manipulated players using TeamViewer and admitted to his fraudulent activities, promising to return the stolen money and pay compensation.

August 9, 2011

Win Your Way to Oktoberfest with PartyPoker Tournaments

PartyPoker is hosting two tournaments in August with 16 packages to Oktoberfest up for grabs. Each tournament offers 7 direct packages to the famous festival, along with electronic gifts and cash prizes.

August 8, 2011

Corbein Wins Big at Estrellas Poker Tour San Sebastian

Corbein secured 17,700€ at the Estrellas Poker Tour in San Sebastian, while Mauri Pazos and others also made significant earnings.

August 8, 2011

Full Tilt Poker Gets License Extension but Faces Uncertain Future

Full Tilt Poker has received a two-year license extension from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, but the company continues to face significant challenges. Some employees have been sent on indefinite unpaid leave, and the company is in talks with European investors.

August 8, 2011

6 Reasons Why Professional Poker Is Harder Than It Seems

Professional poker is not just about luck and bluffing; it requires mathematical precision, years of dedicated work, and continuous improvement. The author, Дэннис Хонг, shares his insights from a year as a professional poker player.

August 7, 2011

David Dias: From Cancer Survivor to WSOP Champion

David Dias, a cancer survivor, won the WSOP 2011 tournament and shares his inspiring story. He was diagnosed with cancer at five, had his right hand amputated, and moved to the US for treatment. He started his poker career at 21 and won his first WSOP bracelet in 2011.

August 6, 2011

Spartan Project Players Gear Up for Day 1B at Estrellas Poker Tour San Sebastián

Day 1B of the Estrellas Poker Tour in San Sebastián sees a new wave of Spartan Project players vying for glory. Pablo (ExtremHard) advances to Day 2.

August 5, 2011

Rounders at 25: The Poker Movie That Defined a Generation

Celebrating 25 years of Rounders, the iconic poker film starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. Discover fascinating facts and poker analysis from the movie.

August 4, 2011