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Thought-provoking opinion pieces analyzing trends, controversies, and hot topics in the poker industry.

Jungleman Monarch

High Stakes, Low Interest: Is Televised Poker “Broken”?

By Robbie Strazynski
3
August 25, 2025
Televised poker faces an identity crisis as high stakes alone don't capture viewer interest. Relata…
big companies

Bringing More Sponsorship Dollars Into Poker: Lessons From My 15 Years in the Industry

By Robbie Strazynski
2
August 15, 2025
How poker can attract more sponsorship dollars, with tips from 15 years of experience in the indust…
Michael Mizrachi

A Grinder’s Finest Hour: Michael Mizrachi Wins the 2025 WSOP Main Event

By Robbie Strazynski
3
July 17, 2025
Michael Mizrachi wins the 2025 WSOP Main Event, resulting in one of the most relatable stories that…
Leo Margets

Leo Margets Makes 2025 WSOP Main Event Final Table: 16 Women in Poker Explain Why It Matters

By Robbie Strazynski
2
July 15, 2025
16 of poker's most prominent women players send a powerful message explaining why Leo Margets' 2025…
Robbie Las Vegas sign

29 Things I’m Looking Forward to in Las Vegas This Poker Summer

By Robbie Strazynski
3
May 22, 2025
Counting down the list of the top 29 things that I'm looking forward to with the WSOP approaching a…
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Poker Saved My Life

By Donna Blevins
5
May 14, 2025
Mindshift coach Dr. Donna Blevins opens up about how poker saved her life, specifically how it help…
Bellagio Conservatory

5 Reasons Why Attending Mixed Game Festival XI is the GTO Financial Play This Summer

By Robbie Strazynski
1
May 08, 2025
The top 5 reasons why you should attend Mixed Game Festival XI, especially with a limited poker ban…
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When Algorithms Attack: Whither Poker Content and Its Creators?

By Robbie Strazynski
13
April 27, 2025
On how digital algorithms have devastated the organic reach of poker content, and what that means f…
Mixed Games

Bridging the Mixed Game Poker Gap Between Recreational Players and Poker Pros

By Robbie Strazynski
1
January 15, 2025
Looking to inspire recreational mixed game players with a path to higher stakes games, and stressin…
Las Vegas Poker Room Directors

Unity in Competition: Why the Poker Industry Needs to Support One Another

By Jonathan Coffman
4
September 26, 2024
When poker industry leaders representing competing interests nonetheless embrace the spirit of cama…
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5 Essential Questions to Elevate Your Poker Brand

By Melanie Moser
3
August 07, 2024
Building a personal poker brand in the industry isn't just about skill at the tables; it's about pr…
Daniel Negreanu

Daniel Negreanu’s 2024 WSOP Package: 5 Reasons Why It’s a Great Poker Investment

By Robbie Strazynski
5
May 14, 2024
Listing the top five reasons why I've decided to go all-in for Daniel Negreanu's 2024 WSOP package …