World Records in Poker Recognized by Guinness
The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes a number of feats in the world of poker, some of which have stood for several years.
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
Poker Pro Bryan Devonshire Tosses First Pitch at MLB Game
Poker pro Bryan Devonshire tosses ceremonial first pitch at a MLB game in Colorado.
PokerStars Blog Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
The PokerStars Blog celebrates its 10-year anniversary of informing readers on the latest events surrounding the world's top poker site.
Robert Varkonyi – Forgotten WSOP Main Event Champ
Robert Varkonyi is perhaps the least respected WSOP Main Event champion, almost forgotten in the world of poker.
The Itch to Twitch
The popularity of poker pros appearing on Twitch TV while playing online poker is growing, as Liv Boeree and Daniel Negreanu recently did so.
Jonathon Duhamel Out as PokerStars Team Pro
PokerStars roster of Team Pros was reduced by one as Jonathan Duhamel will no longer be representing the world's top poker site.
Michelle Chin Makes WSOP Circuit History
Michelle Chin made history as the first female to win a WSOP Circuit Main Event, taking home $88,126 in the process.
New Credit Card Code for NJ iGaming Sites
Players in New Jersey who deposit via Mastercard and Visa at igaming sites should find greater success with a new credit card code.
Online Poker Traffic Update
A look at player traffic in the online poker industry, comparing figures from those reported when the year began.
Europeans Blasé Toward Daily Fantasy Sports
A recent eGR poll found that Daily Fantasy Sports likely won't reach the popularity levels in Europe that it has in the U.S.
Celebrity Cash Kings Game to Include Dan Colman and Daniel Cates
A high stakes cash poker game will be held at Kings Casino on April 26 and 27 in advance of the EPT Grand Final Monte Carlo.
888 Begins New UK Marketing Strategy with Spike TV
888 Holdings signed a deal to be a major sponsor during prime time programming on Spike TV in the UK.
Former Poker Pro Alex Jacob the Reigning Champ on “Jeopardy”
Alex Jacob, a former poker pro with more than $2 million in career earnings, is the reigning champ on the TV game show "Jeopardy."
Bitcoin Site BurnTurn Poker to Launch April 17
Bitcoin-only site BurnTurn Poker announces launch date of April 17 following acquisition of Satoshi Poker last year.
Phil Ivey Appears in TV Commercial for Chrysler
Phil Ivey appears in a new TV commercial for the 2015 Chrysler 300 that features successful Americans.
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