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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.
The World Series of Poker 2010 schedule has been released, featuring several changes and new tournaments. The most expensive tournament now includes eight games, and new $1,000 buy-in tournaments are introduced.
Poker pro Brian Townsend has been temporarily stripped of his Full Tilt PRO status for 30 days. The controversy involves a high-stakes game against Isildur1, where Townsend, Brian Hastings, and Cole South collaborated on analyzing hands.
Join the live broadcast on December 23, 2009, to hear from feruell, a renowned poker player and blogger. This is his first-ever interview.
Dr. Pauly shares his favorite books on poker and beyond, revealing how they enhanced his strategic and mental approach to the game.
DCVasya, a Belarusian poker player, secured second place in a million-dollar tournament on Full Tilt, winning approximately $120,000. His journey was marked by strategic plays and intense competition.
Daniel 'steamraise' Alaei emerged victorious in the Five Diamond Classic, a high-stakes poker tournament with a significant prize pool. The event featured top players like Fazer 'The-Toilet' Jaka, Scottie Nguyen, John Juanda, Steve O'Dwyer, and Josh Arie.
Poker enthusiasts are voting for the best players of 2009 on PokerTableRatings, with notable Russians leading in key categories. Isildur1 dominates the high-stakes games, while other top players include Feruell and Aleksey 'LuckyGump' Makarov.
ProPoker TV, Russia's first 24-hour poker channel, has started free online broadcasting. The channel features a variety of poker content, including tournaments and interviews.
Padreig Parkinson, a renowned Irish poker player, won the first stage of the UKIPT in Galway, defeating 258 opponents and his friend Paul Marrow in the heads-up. He won €125,000.
Poker pro Patrick Antonius shares his insights on playing against the mysterious high-stakes online player Isildur1, highlighting his aggressive style and deep understanding of the game.