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

Jeff Madsen Pulls a Pot-Sized Joke

Jeff Madsen was in once again in a funky mood yesterday as he registered to play in the $10k Pot Limit Omaha Championship, and started tweeting about taking some weed with him to the tournament, so

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Henry Orenstein at the Final Table of $10k Stud Championship

The name of Henry Orenstein may not sound too familiar to an average poker fan, as he is not one of the guys who made millions playing or came up with super advanced plays to incorporate in your

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Colman Controversy: One Drop Winner Refuses Winner’s Interview

Last night, Daniel Colman won the second biggest cash prize in poker. He defeated Daniel Negreanu to claim $15.3 million first place in the Big One for One Drop tournament, but last night and today

Sad Day for Poker: ‘Downtown’ Chad Brown Passes Away

Just couple days ago, we’ve written about the honorary bracelet Chad Brown received for his contribution and the impact he made in the poker community. He was in a really bad shape as his cancer

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Colman Defeats Negreanu to Claim the Big One Platinum Bracelet

The Big One for One Drop tournament reached its big finale tonight. Nine players of original 42 took their seats to try and best each other chasing the custom-made platinum bracelet as well as the

Daniel Negreanu Surges to the Top of the All Time Money List

With his second place finish in the Big One for One Drop, Daniel Negreanu has dethroned Antonio Esfandiari from the top of the All Time Money List, and is the new sovereign with $3.5 lead over

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Big One for One Drop: 15 Players on the Dinner Break

Despite a big amount of money players had to put forward to be able to play in this event, they were certainly not shy to get their chips in the middle today, as from 31 who started the day today,

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Talal Shakerchi on his One Drop Participation

Talal Shakerchi is one of the ‘amateur’ players who registered in the Big One for One Drop Tournament. Although Shakerchi could hardly be defined as an amateur player because he has a decent

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Shuffle up and Deal: Cards are in the Air for the Big One for One Drop

Poker fans, poker media and players have been anxiously awaiting the start of the Big One for One Drop tournament, and the wait is finally over. Couple hours ago, the opening ceremony took place and

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Chad Brown Awarded Honorary WSOP Bracelet

During a short, but very moving ceremony from couple hours ago, Chad Brown was awarded a honorary WSOP bracelet by Jack Effel for both his personal poker achievements and his contributions to the

DNA Tests Confirm the Suspicions: Recovered Body of Johannes Strassmann

A week long search for the missing German pro has come to an end, as DNA tests have confirmed the identity of the body that was recovered on Friday. Although the police would not give out any

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Sweat is Over: Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu Lock the Bracelet Bet

Negreanu-Ivey bracelet bet was getting into the danger zone. The duo was slowly running out of tournaments to play, Negreanu had a couple shots but came short, and it seemed like Phil Ivey’s summer

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Monster Stack: We Have the Official Numbers

Last night we published an article on the Monster Stack Event, as the number of participants was exceeding all expectations with late registration still going on. Today, as the Day 2 of the event is

Live Poker Events, 11 years ago

Marvin Rettenmaier Having Fun, Ryan Riess Short on Time

Laura and Rikard are having busy couple days in Las Vegas, as they are trying to get as many players as they can to share their thoughts and feelings on the Series so far and anything else they are

Poker Pro Johannes Strasmann Still Missing – Police Finds an Unidentified Body

Johannes Strassmann, a German poker player, who’s been reported missing a week ago in Slovenia, has not been found yet. Strassmann was visiting his friends in Slovenia at the time of his