Charles Rettmuller

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Joined PokerTube June 2014

Charles is a Chicago native and long time poker player who dusted off his journalism degree and began writing about poker following the events of Black Friday in 2011.

He has written for a number of leading poker websites, offering his insights and expertise on subjects ranging from online poker legislative efforts in the U.S. to poker vlogger reviews.


Articles by Charles Rettmuller

Live Poker Events, 8 years ago

Poker Grandad Lives a Dream At PSC

The Toronto grandfather jumped out to a quick start of Day 1A at the 2017 PokerStars Championship Main Event in the Bahamas, at one point leading the entire field.

How to Travel the World Like a Poker Pro

A recent episode of "Ask Alec" finds Torelli on top of a bolder at Joshua Tree National Park in California where he answers a question from one of his readers...

How Doug Polk Won Millions of Dollars Playing Poker

Polk felt compelled to explain why he has earned the right to give advice on poker strategy. His resume speaks for itself, and perhaps one day the poker newcomers will understand.

Joey Ingram Spreads PLO Love

Widely recognized as a PLO expert, ChicagoJoey has made it his mission to spread awareness about the game he loves by creating more PLO-related content.

Tom Dwan's Mind is Blown

​One of the most shocked facial expressions during a televised hand of poker was displayed by Tom Dwan during an episode of High Stakes Poker during the late 2000s.

The Trooper's Crazy PLO Session

Some of The Trooper's old friends made the trek to Vegas and he dutifully took them to Bally's for a crazy night of poker.

PokerStars Set to Launch Millionaires Island

PokerStars has made more than a dozen millionaires through its popular Spin & Go jackpot poker game and will now give online slots players a chance to become millionaires as well.

Randy Blumer: Founder of the First Real Money Poker Site

Blumer, a Canada native, launched Planet Poker for real money on January 1, 1998, setting the stage for other poker sites to follow.

Poker Chips Flying at Bobby's Room

Th​e high stakes cash game at Bobby's Room at the Bellagio was reportedly a wild scene a few days ago when $150,000 in chips landed on the floor.

Meet Henry Orenstein

​Henry Orenstein won a WSOP gold bracelet in Seven Card Stud and also finished 8th and 12th in the WSOP Main Event, but those are the least of his accomplishments.

Want to be a Professional Poker Player? Better Have a Backup Plan

Some of the world’s best pointed out that it would be wise to have a backup plan just in case that goal of becoming a professional poker player doesn’t pan out.

The Original Las Vegas YouTube Vlogger

Tim Watts threw caution to the wind and made the journey to the bright lights and poker rooms of Las Vegas 2 and 1/2 years ago. He's been vlogging about it ever since.

Dan Bilzerian Selling His Las Vegas Home for $5.1 Million

The Instagram King is asking $5,100,000 for his 5-bed, 9-bath home at 30 Meadowhawk Lane in the Summerlin South neighborhood of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Promos, 8 years ago

888poker Launch $1,000,000 BLAST Tables

Online poker players have been having a BLAST at 888poker's lottery Sit & Go tables and will have even more reason to play when prize pools may reach $1 million beginning December 26.

Jason Somerville Provides Tips to Players in Q&A

Somerville took some time out from his busy schedule to sit down for a brief question and answer session with players and fans at a recent stop of the DPTC.