Poker player Vitaly Lunkin sent warm greetings to the GipsyTeam community for the New Year, reflecting on his successful 2009 and expressing gratitude for the support he received.
Phil Ivey and his wife Luciaett have officially divorced. The couple was married for seven years and did not have any children.
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.
Sergey Rybachenko, the founder of GipsyTeam, finished 7th in the mini-FTOPS HORSE tournament, earning slightly more than $1,600. The tournament had 1,789 participants.
Poker pro Ilari 'Zigmund' Sahamies discusses Isildur1's identity and playing style on Finnish radio. He believes Isildur1 is Victor Blom and shares insights from their high-stakes games.
Swedish high-stakes poker player Isildur has seen significant fluctuations in his bankroll, with notable wins and losses against top players.
The Unibet Open Warsaw poker tournament featured a live video broadcast. Fans could watch the action unfold in real-time, though some viewers had comments about the video quality and table setup.