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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.
Russian poker player Aleksandr Kostritsyn recently won a significant amount in a high-stakes game against Ilari Sahamies. He will be a guest on Ilya Gorodetsky's radio show on February 4, 2010.
CasperW, a member of the 2+2 forum, shares his disastrous experience with poker coach Jason Ho, resulting in significant financial losses. He paid Ho $4,500 for initial coaching sessions and an additional $10,000 for a two-week intensive course, but ended up losing $11,800 on a Full Tilt account opened at Ho's suggestion.
Watch the intense poker game between Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey with a bank of $1,100,000. See how the game unfolded and who came out on top.
The Aussie Millions poker tournament saw dramatic all-ins and key eliminations, with Steve 'Big Show' Topaсas and Sorel Mizzі standing out. Jessica Dowley finished 17th, while Anette Obrestad eliminated Topaсas in a crucial hand.
The iPoker network is taking drastic measures to eliminate 'black' rakeback and attract new players, limiting cash game options for regulars. The new policy aims to reduce the number of profitable players in poker rooms to avoid penalties from iPoker.
Sorel Mizzis chip count was 470,000. Dan Shacks chip count was 409,000. Anette Obrestad had 134,000 chips remaining in the tournament.
The UltimateBet scandal involved player NioNio, who had an unusually high win rate. The poker room acknowledged the abnormality but did not disclose details about the cheating. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, which licenses UltimateBet, is an executive body of the Mohawk tribe in Canada.
Everest Poker is hosting a cash race from February 1 to February 28, 2010, with a prize pool of $7,000. Players can enter using the coupon code CASHES1.
A Russian poker player recounts his journey from freerolls to high-stakes tournaments, sharing his unique approach to the game.
Dan Shack emerged victorious in the $100,000 Challenge poker tournament in Melbourne. Phil Ivey, finishing second, secured the top spot in career earnings, surpassing Daniel Negreanu.