Robbie Strazynski

Robbie founded Cardplayerlifestyle.com in 2009.

A longtime veteran of the poker media corps and past Global Poker Award winner, Robbie has produced a vast portfolio of written and video work, hosted multiple poker podcasts for a decade (Top Pair, Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Orbit, and CardsChat Podcast), and has covered scores of live poker events across the world.

In 2019, Robbie translated the autobiography of Poker Hall of Famer Eli Elezra (Pulling the Trigger) from Hebrew into English.

Robbie founded the Mixed Game Festival in October 2021 and hosts live events multiple times a year in Las Vegas and beyond, sponsored by some of the biggest companies in the industry, that help facilitate the growth of mixed game poker at a grassroots level.

Born in Los Angeles in 1981, Robbie moved to Israel in 1998, where he resides with his wife and three children.

Cash Game World Championship Coming To CoinPoker – LLinusLLove, Seallama and More HSNL Crushers To Play

By Robbie Strazynski

November 26, 2024

CoinPoker has announced another action-packed promotion for players this December. Fresh off its $1M GTD ‘Meme Millions’ tournament series which had added value for entrants with its crypto airdrops and freerolls, this time round it’s cash game players and railbirds that have a chance to win big. This event is gonna be 10k NLH, no […]

Women Shine Bright at 2024 PokerStars Women’s Winter Festival in London

By Robbie Strazynski

November 24, 2024

Highlights of the just-completed 2024 PokerStars Women’s Winter Festival, a first-time event that took place over four days at London’s Hippodrome Casino.

2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Poker Players

By Robbie Strazynski

November 24, 2024

Here’s our list of great poker-themed holiday gift suggestions that’ll bring you and your loved ones some joy and good cheer to mark the end of 2024.

ClubWPT Gold Offers $750,000 in Cash and Prizes, Including a McLaren GTS, at 2024 WPT World Championship Festival

By Robbie Strazynski

November 21, 2024

The ClubWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll, promises not only a $5M prize pool, but also $750,000 in cash and prizes into the mix, including a 2025 McLaren GTS.

Ivonne Montealegre Discusses Her New Role as SiGMA Poker Tour Manager

By Robbie Strazynski

November 08, 2024

Ivonne Montealegre discusses the nature of new new role as Manager of the SiGMA Poker Tour, as well as what to expect from the tour as it debuts in 2025.

Eli Elezra Looks Forward to Defending his NAPT Las Vegas $5,300 8-Game Title

By Robbie Strazynski

November 03, 2024

Ahead of defending his $5,300 8-Game Mix title at 2024 NAPT Las Vegas, Poker Hall of Famer Eli Elezra shares what it would mean to win back-to-back.

5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at NAPT Las Vegas 2024

By Robbie Strazynski

October 30, 2024

Reflecting on the five things I’m looking forward to most during the upcoming 2024 NAPT Las Vegas series, including hosting Mixed Game Festival IX and more!

Chad McVean’s Journey to the 2024 NAPT Las Vegas and Mixed Game Festival IX

By Robbie Strazynski

October 29, 2024

Chad McVean details the challenging path he took to building a bankroll that allowed him to travel from Ontario, Canada to attend Mixed Game Festival IX.

Resorts World Director of Poker Operations Leon Wheeler Gearing Up for 2024 NAPT Las Vegas and Mixed Game Festival IX

By Robbie Strazynski

October 28, 2024

Ahead of 2024 NAPT Las Vegas, set to take place between November 1-10, we spoke with Resorts World Las Vegas Director of Poker Operations Leon Wheeler.

2024 Women’s Winter Festival “My Partner in Poker” Contest

By Robbie Strazynski

October 27, 2024

How to enter our “My Partner in Poker” contest for the upcoming 2024 PokerStars Women’s Winter Festival taking place in London’s Hippodrome Casino.

Behind the Scenes of the 2024 NAPT and Big Game on Tour

By Robbie Strazynski

October 18, 2024

NAPT Tour Manager Robert Levin and PokerStars Associate Director of Branded Content Francine Watson share plans that go into the 2024 NAPT and Big Game on Tour.

Interview with CNC Poker Founder Raymond Norton

By Robbie Strazynski

October 15, 2024

An interview with CNC Poker founder Raymond Norton about how he ended up starting the company, what it offers in terms of unique poker training, and more.