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…
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
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.
The Doug Polk Show
Prior to letting loose on the shortcomings of PokerStars, Polk also voiced his opinion in a separate video centered on the Global Poker League finals.
How I Earn $50k a Month Playing Online Poker
Donald lives with other online pros who support each other through the ups and downs associated with playing poker for a living. The 26-year-old claims to have never had a…
Will Phil Galfond’s New Poker Site Challenge PokerStars’ Dominance?
While opinions are mixed on whether or not 2016 is a good time to embark on such a lofty endeavor as a brand new poker room that won't be available…
Full Tilt Remission Process Deemed Closed
The final 6% of petitions in the Full Tilt remission process have been accounted for, putting an end to one of the most unsightly blemishes in the history of online…
Sick Move by The EPT
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PartyPoker Sign Sam Trickett
The winningest European tournament poker player will now be wearing a PartyPoker patch at live events as the poker room announced that Sam Trickett has signed on as brand ambassador.
Phil Hellmuth Boasting Captured on Film by Daniel Negreanu
Daniel Negreanu had a bit of fun at Hellmuth's expense when he caught the Poker Brat seemingly ready to boast, or name drop, or inflate his importance in the world…
Mike Sexton Loses $500Million In Party Poker Deal
What seemed like a shrewd move at the time turned out to be not so in hindsight. The Poker Hall of Famer estimates that he lost $500 million by selling…
Poker Players Gone Bad: Joran van der Sloot
Convicted murderer Joran van der Sloot achieved modest success as an online poker player before being sentenced to prison.
Andy Bloch Places Las Vegas Mansion on Market for $9 Million
Andy Bloch, who has cashed for more than $5.3 million in live poker tournaments and was part of the MIT blackjack card counting team chronicled in the film "21," is…
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A look at the ups and down of cash game online poker player traffic industry-wide for the month of November, 2015.
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Betfair broke new ground by being the first company licensed to offer its betting exchange services in the U.S. when the New Jersey Racing Commission gave its approval.
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For the 6th year in a row, poker players can make Christmas a bit brighter for children in need by donating to the Toys for Kids program.
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