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Vladimir Korzinin: The mysterious inventor and new-found high-roller crusher

November 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM |

In the 2024 Triton Poker Monte Carlo series, Vladimir Korzinin has unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight after winning nearly $7.9 million as an amateur player.

Poker Players

Phil Ivey's Ex-Wife Gets Millions and More In Divorce Settlement

December 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM |

Phil Ivey had already divorced from his wife Luciaetta Ivey in 2009, but their divorce settlement is still an issue today. Luciaetta, however came out well of the situation, according to a document filed this month she received items worth millions and also an alimony of $180,000 per month.

Poker news

Cheating Scandal in Las Vegas: Poker Players Demand Change Led by Mike Holtz

March 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM |

Cheating allegations and Resorts World Casino’s response spark Mike Holtz and top poker pros to demand changes after the Poker Atlas Tour Main Event.

Poker Rooms

Best Online Poker Sites for Spin & Go in 2025

March 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM |

The best online poker sites for Spin & Go games in 2025! GGPoker, 888poker, iPoker, PokerKing, and top alternatives for US players, crypto users, and those looking for mobile-friendly gameplay.

Poker Strategy

Turn bet sizing: How to simplify it?

December 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM |

Navigating turn bet sizing is far more complex than preflop or flop decisions, with countless scenarios requiring a solid foundation to simplify the process. This guide breaks down the key principles and reveals the ideal bet sizes for specific situations.

Analysis

Trump’s Re-Election: What It Means for Online Poker in the US

December 3, 2024 at 4:12 PM |

Could Trump’s policies help or hurt online poker in the US? Explore potential impacts on legalisation and opportunities. Learn what the future might hold.

Poker Strategy

Poker Strategy: Choosing our bet sizes preflop - 3-betting and 4-betting

July 17, 2024 at 1:02 PM |

We'll continue our mini-series of preflop bet and raise sizing, we advance to the intricacies of 3-bet and 4-bet pots.

Poker Strategy

Poker Strategy: Difference between range and nut advantage

May 14, 2024 at 4:29 PM |

In this article, we'll examine the terms range and nut advantage and how to use them in practice.

Poker Rooms

The Biggest High-Stakes Cash Game Winners of 2022

February 9, 2023 at 4:57 PM |

Find out who were the biggest cash game winners for 2022. We look at the winners in each category from No-Limit 1,000 to No-Limit 5,000.

Poker Girls

WPT Royal Flush Girl Melanie Won MAXIM's Hometown Hotties

December 16, 2010 at 4:15 PM |

WPT's Royal Flush Girl Melanie Iglesias has won Maxim's 2010 Hometown Hotties contest. The young model from New York beat more than 7,000 contestants nationwide, including the 9 finalists as well to win the title. From now on, she will not only be a Royal Flush Girl, but also a spokesperson for Maxim.

Analysis

Inside GGPoker’s Changes: Fresh Rules and Exclusive Tables

November 21, 2024 at 2:42 PM |

GGPoker raises the stakes! See mandatory VPIP rules, Squid Game-themed tables, and exclusive invites. Dive into the bold new world of high-stakes poker now.

Online Poker

Unibet Poker Exits Europe: Players Moved to BoaBet

November 12, 2024 at 2:42 PM |

Unibet Poker is leaving most European markets. Affected players are now with BoaBet. Find out how this shift impacts accounts, withdrawals, and game access.

Online Poker

Viktor Blom: The Beginning of a Wild Ride – The Birth of Isildur1

March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM |

How Viktor Blom, aka Isildur1, built his first bankroll and crashed hard. Relive the brutal swings and wild rise of an online poker legend.

Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg Get Married

May 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM |

Let's start this week with some less-than-serious news: poker pros Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg got married in Santa Barbara yesterday. Many poker professionals attended the event.

Poker Players

HSP Player Caught Importing Watches Illegally

May 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM |

Erik 'Rolex' Boneta, one of the amateur players from the last episode of High Stakes Poker has been caught trying to illegally import 'gray market' Rolex watches from Hong Kong. His company agreed to forfeit over $2,250,000.