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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.


Russian Poker Tour Kyiv: Вадим Курсевич Wins Big

The Russian Poker Tour in Kyiv concluded with an intense heads-up battle. Вадим Курсевич emerged victorious, while Вадим Маркушевский finished second.

November 29, 2009

Poker Champion Arrested for Murder and Gang Crimes

Sofon Sek won the British Columbia Poker Championship but was arrested the next day for his involvement in a notorious murder case. The crime was linked to a gang war in British Columbia.

November 28, 2009

Luke 'FullFlush1' Schwartz: The Aggressive Poker Phenomenon

Luke 'FullFlush1' Schwartz is a 25-year-old English poker player known for his aggressive style and outspoken personality. He is currently ranked third in the world for heads-up no-limit hold'em.

November 27, 2009

Poker Pro Tips: Managing Variance and Balancing Life

Learn how to handle the challenges of tournament poker and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The author shares insights on managing variance and self-improvement.

November 25, 2009

Isildur1's Epic Poker Session: Record-Breaking Wins and Losses

Isildur1 set a new online poker record with a bank of $1,356,946 but ended up losing millions in a high-stakes session against Phil Ivey and Patrik Antonius.

November 23, 2009

Poker Legend Daniel Negreanu's Mother Annie Passes Away

Daniel Negreanu announced the passing of his mother, Annie, who had been in a coma since February 2009. The poker community mourns her loss.

November 23, 2009

Alexander Kostritsyn Defeats Isildur1 in High-Stakes Poker Tournament

Alexander Kostritsyn made history by defeating Isildur1 in a high-stakes pot-limit Omaha tournament on FullTilt. The tournament had a buy-in of $25,000+0 and attracted 35 players, including three Russians.

November 22, 2009

Tom Dwan Wins Big in Million Dollar Challenge Poker Show

Tom Dwan played three matches in the Million Dollar Challenge, winning two and losing one, earning a total of $795,000. His opponents included Marcello 'luckexpress' Marigliano, Ilari 'Zigmund' Sahamies, and Sammy 'Any Two' George.

November 22, 2009

Annette Obrestad Heads to Kiev for December Poker Tournament

The famous Norwegian poker player Annette Obrestad will participate in the Kiev Cup poker tournament in December 2009. The main tournament has an entry fee of $1,000 and will end on December 20, 2009.

November 20, 2009

Russian Poker Tour Heads to Egypt for December Extravaganza

The Russian Poker Tour is set to take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from December 13 to 20, 2009. The event will feature a variety of tournaments, including a unique underwater poker challenge.

November 20, 2009