Robbie Strazynski

When people talk about regulated vs. unregulated online poker rooms, do you understand the differences between them? We break it down for you in simple terms, so that you can have a better understanding of the online poker landscape.

Not every published poker article has to be a strategy piece, infographic, op-ed, or interview. Once in a while, you just need to wax poetic about the lifestyle of a card player. This is the story of how I got to meet poker superstar Antonio Esfandiari and what it was like to spend some quality time with him away from the poker table. I hope you enjoy.

Your poker bankroll is the tool you use to both have a great time while playing poker as well as to invest in winning more money at the tables. It’s incumbent upon you to preserve your poker bankroll as best you can and to ensure you get the most value out of it. Don’t know the basic rules for doing that? Have a look at our list for some guidance.

Interviewing Daniel Negreanu is something that hundreds of people have done. That’s precisely why preparing to interview him is something that takes a lot of time and effort. In this blog post, I detail the months of preparation I did leading up to interviewing the world’s most well-known poker player.

We’re absolutely thrilled to bring to you an exclusive video Q&A interview with Daniel Negreanu. The Poker Hall of Famer needs no introduction, as he’s quite simply the best-known poker player on the planet. Daniel was overwhelmingly generous with his time, giving me 1.5 hours to ask him all manner of questions relating to his poker lifestyle. our conversation including: doing interviews, Daniel’s past, the Poker Hall of Fame, Israel and Israelis, poker media, his “Questions of the Day”, being a poker ambassador in general and for PokerStars in particular, the new PokerStars anti-HUD stance and VIP rewards scheme, charity and giving, Daniel’s bucket list, being an introvert, TV and movie acting, Daniel’s love of dogs, and much, much more.

Though Daniel has given countless interviews in the past, we’ve compiled an eclectic variety of questions that for the most part he’s never answered before in a public setting. Simpy put, the man is a poker champion in every way. So sit back, relax, and prepare to learn a whole lot about Kid Poker that you’ve never learned before.

On episode 246 of the Top Pair Home Game Poker Podcast, my co-host, Bruce Briggs, and I interviewed Mark Hoke. Mark is a well-known, very prolific producer over poker content, having hosted over 700 poker radio shows. He spoke with us about how he started out in the poker world, told us some stories about his home poker game history, and took us on his journey through poker media. If you’ve ever been curious as to how the poker media folks you know and love and listen to on a regular basis got to where they currently are, this is certainly an interview you won’t want to miss.

The bubble has burst – and not the good kind, where if you’re still in the tournament you’ll make money. Use any imagery you want, but the fact of the matter is that there’s nowhere left to hide: vicious Odlanor malware now allows attackers to see your hole cards at PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. If operators don’t want everyone fleeing, they better act fast.

This blog post is meant to act as an ode of thanks to everyone who has ever come to visit the site to consume our content. This poker blog couldn’t have succeeded without you. We’ve invested tons of time and effort into making this site worthy of your attention. You’ve repaid us in kind by supporting us for years. Now it’s time to put our money where our mouths are and TRULY thank you for your support. Have a look at the offer we’re presenting.

Sometimes you’re running late on your way to a poker game. When all your buddies are depending on you to arrive on time though, you better have a good excuse. Here’s a list of 7 great excuses you can use that’ll get your buddies off your back in a pinch, when you’re going to be arriving late to your poker game.

After being involved in the poker industry for close to 6 years as a writer, 2.5 years as mobile app creator, and just over a year as a podcast host, I’m thrilled to be branching out into poker presenting, on camera. As part of the PokerUpdate,com team, I’ll be the face of some of their video productions, including the “Monthly Roundup”. Have a look and let me know what you think.

A tidal wave of disappointment swept through the Rio as Daniel Negreanu got eliminated from the 2015 WSOP Main Event in 11th place. Then again, there are plenty of reasons why poker fans around the world should take heart and not be disappointed. Have a look at our list of 7 reasons why.

Read the incredible, inspirational story of poker player Gal Sont, who has advanced ALS but nonetheless keeps right on playing and living every moment of his life to the fullest. Discover how he manages to participate in poker tournaments despite his condition and learn just how amazing the human spirit can be when pushed to its limits.