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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.


Ivan Demidov and Ryan d’Andrade Shine in Latest Poker Tournaments

Ivan Demidov will compete in the PKR Heads Up Grand Slam tournament, while Ryan d’Andrade wins two online tournaments on PokerStars. Legal issues and tournament postponements also make headlines.

September 16, 2009

Barry Greenstein on Coping with Bad Luck in Online Poker

Renowned poker player Barry Greenstein shares his insights on dealing with perceived unfairness in online poker due to the random number generator (RNG).

September 16, 2009

Patrick Antonius Wins Big in High-Stakes Poker on Full Tilt

Patrick Antonius had a remarkable winning streak in high-stakes poker games on Full Tilt, accumulating significant winnings in various hands.

September 15, 2009

Low-Stakes STT Players: Skillful or Cautious?

A discussion on the 2+2 forum highlights the skill level of low-stakes STT players and why many prefer to stay at lower buy-ins. The main reason? Risk and reward.

September 14, 2009

Poker After Dark Introduces New Players and Cash Game Format

Poker After Dark welcomes new faces and a cash game format. Ziigmund joins Lederer, Elezra, Dwan, Ivy, and Antonius in the new episodes.

September 11, 2009

Stas Alekhin Wins Unibet Heads-Up Challenge

Poker champion Stas Alekhin faced off against Unibet players in a thrilling heads-up challenge, emerging victorious with a score of 6:3.

September 11, 2009

Tom Dwan Left Out of Poker Hall of Fame in 2009

The Poker Hall of Fame has announced that Tom Dwan will not be inducted in 2009. Dwan was one of ten candidates, but did not meet all the necessary criteria.

September 10, 2009

Phil Hellmuth Records First Video Blog: PokerStars' New TV Show

Phil Hellmuth has recorded his first video blog, encouraging viewers to buy his merchandise. PokerStars has launched a new TV show requiring freeroll winners to record videos.

September 9, 2009

RedStar Poker Hosts Multi-Forum MTT Championship Starting September 22

RedStar Poker is kicking off a 5-week MTT championship with 10 tournaments. The championship starts on September 22nd, with tournaments held twice a week. Tainer is the captain of the GipsyTeam for the championship.

September 9, 2009

Bond18 Shares Insights on Meta-Game and Note-Taking in Poker

Poker pro Bond18 discusses the importance of understanding the meta-game and taking detailed notes on opponents' behaviors. He shares specific strategies and observations from his extensive experience.

September 8, 2009