Ivan Potocki

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Joined PokerTube June 2014

Ivan Potocki is the editor in chief and one of the lead news writers for PokerTube.

His natural flair and enthusiasm for journalism combined with a deep poker knowledge make him an exciting contributor for PokerTube.

The experience garnered playing poker professionally for several years and the knowledge of the poker world picked up from a variety of sources help him understand and tell the stories from all spheres of poker and casino life and industry.

Ivan holds a degree in English language and literature from the University of Sarajevo.

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Articles by Ivan Potocki

Live Poker Events, 10 years ago

Eureka4 – Atanas Malinov Set to Conquer Prague

Big:T;oday is the day! The record-breaking Eureka4 edition in Prague has reached its final day and play will commence soon. The final table has not been formed yet, as ten hopefuls will return, all

Former Member of High Stakes Danish Poker Community Implicated in Intricate Fraud Scandal

Big:A;ccording to reports coming from igaming.org, a well-known former member of the Danish high stakes community was reported to the Department of Economical Fraud in that country. The allegations

Weekly High Stakes Report: Ivey Losing Big, SanIker Crushing, Blom Returns

Big:O;ur last report ended with a confrontation between ‘thecortster’ and ‘SanIker’ on Monday. The two picked up right where they left off on Tuesday, continuing to exchange huge pots on the

Live Poker Events, 10 years ago

Record Breaking Eureka Event in Prague Down to Two Digits

Big:T;he Eureka4 Prague event is officially in the books as the biggest Eureka event to date. Things started to shape up after the Day 1A, which attracted 475 players, but it was the Day 1B that when

Promos, 10 years ago

PokerTube Gadget League on PKR

Big:P;layStation or XBOX? It’s been a never-ending discussion between fans of these two gaming consoles, and we at PokerTube will refrain from giving our opinions on the matter. Instead, we will

Miss Finland – Beautiful, Smart and Great Bluffer

Big:Y;ou may have not seen Sara Chafak, Miss Finland 2012, at any major poker events, but in the recent episode of the PokerStars Shark Cage, the girl has shown that she’s got some serious skills.

Live Poker Events, 10 years ago

Record Breaking Day 1A in PokerStars Eureka Event in Prague

Big:B;reaking records in poker tournaments is always a good sign, indicating that poker is not only alive and kicking, but that it is actually growing. For players and fans alike, these occurrences

Paul and Darren Phua Taking Chance at Court; Five Defendants Plead Guilty

Big:T;he legal case against Paul Phua and several other defendants continues to meander through the justice system. Five of the eight persons accused of being part of an illegal World Cup betting

Cirque de Soleil – Sun is not as Bright Any More

Big:A;ccording to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the sun is not shining as bright any more upon the famous Cirque de Soleil. The owner and the manager of this world-renowned attraction, Guy

Business & Industry, 10 years ago

PokerStars Rolls the Dice with New Casino Venture

Big:P;okerStars will become a complete online gaming portal in 2015, according to a recent press release that confirmed that casino games would be the first products launched. With wagering limits

To Reentry or Not to Reentry?

Big:I;f I’ve been referencing back to Alex Dreyfus often in my articles, it is for a reason: man has been starting some solid discussions lately. One of the recent topics he’s touched upon is

The Story of David Baazov, CEO of Amaya

The name of David Baazov has been kicking around a lot on different poker media sites lately. The face of the Amaya Group, the newest giant in the world of online gambling, Baazov is the man pulling the strings.

Weekly High Stakes Report: Gus is Back!

Big:T;he action at the high stakes tables continued right where it left off last week. 'SanIker' continued his winning ways on Monday, earning just short of $400,000. It was a long day for the German

Live Poker Events, 10 years ago

Unibet Open London: 140 Players Continue to Battle for £70,000 First Prize

Big:D;ay 1B of the anniversary 30th Edition of Unibet Open in London was concluded yesterday. Total of 72 survivors combines with 68 of those who progressed from the Day 1A to create a field of 140

Live Poker Events, 10 years ago

30th Edition of Unibet Open Kicks Off in London

Big:T;he Unibet Open kicked off in London yesterday. Day 1A of this €1,100 event gathered 201 players, a number that will likely be shattered today. The cap is set at 500 players, but it is