Poker Stars Share Mid-April Updates: Merson's Plans, Griffin's Struggles, and More

Greg Merson returned from Australia and shared his plans to focus on yoga and grinding, aiming to become a Super Nova Elite (SNE) in poker. He mentioned that he plays from 3/6 to 200/400, with most sessions at 5/10 and 10/20 due to the irregularity of higher games. Merson also highlighted the competitive nature of his games, noting that playing against Russian players, who often grind for 70 hours a week without a HUD, is a significant challenge.

Ashley Griffin, who once dominated high stakes on FTP, is now playing mid-stakes due to poor sports betting and expensive offline games. He expressed his struggle with focus, stating that poker becomes boring after an hour of play. Griffin's return to his previous level has been challenging, and he sought help on Twitter with the hashtag #ADD.

Kevin 'BeL0WaB0Ve' Saul won the main tournament at WSOP Circuit in Foxwoods and later finished second in a Borgata Spring Poker Open tournament. He shared his excitement about winning after a five-and-a-half-year wait and mentioned the unusual decisions made by local players. The Russian poker team, led by Sergey Rybachenko, took second place in the 'Cup of Nations' poker tournament on Cyprus. The team's strategy and structure were detailed by Rybachenko, while Konstantin Puchkov revealed a crucial moment that secured their silver medals.