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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.


Negreanu Bets $1M: Ivey to Beat Moon in WSOP 2009 Final

Daniel Negreanu has placed a $1 million bet on Phil Ivey to win against Darwin Moon in the WSOP 2009 final. The betting community is abuzz with opinions and counter-bets.

November 7, 2009

FTOPS #1: The First Tournament on FullTilt Poker

The first FTOPS tournament on FullTilt Poker attracted 4694 participants. Key players like Timofey Vekshin and Ilya Gorodeckiy exited early, while others like GinsasH and pokerukr advanced significantly.

November 5, 2009

Phil Ivey's High-Stakes Gambling Tour: Inside the Legend's World

Join Phil Ivey on his high-stakes gambling tour, from Foxwoods Casino to Casino de Montréal, and discover the luxurious lifestyle of the poker legend.

November 4, 2009

Isaac Baron's Sweet Revenge: Defeating Glen Chorny in Caesars Palace Classic

Isaac Baron won the main tournament of the Caesars Palace Classic festival, defeating Glen Chorny who had previously eliminated him from the EPT final in Monte Carlo. This victory was a sweet revenge for Baron.

November 3, 2009

Christopher Walken's Poker Face Cover: A Hollywood Icon's Unique Take

Christopher Walken has performed a cover of Lady Gaga's hit song 'Poker Face', showing his unique take on the popular tune. Walken, known for his extensive filmography and memorable roles, brings his signature style to this pop classic.

November 3, 2009

Timofey Vekshin Joins GipsyTeam: A New Star in Russian Poker

Timofey Vekshin, known as Tainer, has joined the GipsyTeam, bringing his optimism and positive outlook to the team. He will now have his own blog on GipsyTeam's pages.

November 2, 2009

Phil Ivey's Rise: From Atlantic City to High-Stakes Poker

Phil Ivey's journey from mastering 400$/800$ games in Atlantic City to playing high-stakes poker with Larry Flynt is legendary. Discover his strategic play and dominance in the poker world.

October 29, 2009

Aleksey 'Gump' Makarov to Appear on Radio Show

Russian poker legend Aleksey 'Gump' Makarov will be a guest on a radio show hosted by Ilya Gorodetsky. The show will air on October 29th at 10 PM.

October 28, 2009

Tom Dwan's Halloween Plans and Other Poker News from Late October 2009

Tom Dwan hinted at a possible Halloween costume, while Jack McLellan offered advice on poker etiquette. Ilari "Ziigmund" Sahamies reflected on his recent poker performance and travel plans.

October 28, 2009

Poker School Offers Free Course to Improve One-on-One Game

A poker school is offering a free course to help players improve their one-on-one game. The course will be led by experienced trainer Yaroslav 'Sleffa' Kondratyev and will feature a student named rxd.

October 27, 2009