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Mark Patrickson
Professional Poker Journalist
Mark Patrickson has over a decade of experience as a poker journalist and more than 20 years immersed in the game.
He brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to VIP-Grinders.com from the poker space as both a writer and semi-professional player who has navigated the evolving landscape of the game through several eras.
Throughout his career, Mark has contributed to numerous poker publications, delivering in-depth analysis, player interviews, and expert commentary that resonates with both novice and seasoned players alike.
Mark’s other passions are chess and motorsport which he enjoys while travelling the world.
At VIP-Grinders, Mark aims to produce engaging content as an inspiring voice for poker enthusiasts worldwide that covers everything from strategy tips to industry trends and the most interesting poker news.
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WSOP Signs Multi-Year ESPN Deal as Main Event Returns to Primetime
ESPN will broadcast the WSOP Main Event live for the first time since 2020, with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions handling coverage.
Punnat Punsri Claims Sixth Triton Title With $504,000 PLO/NLH Mix Win in Jeju
Only Jason Koon has more Triton titles after Punsri closed out a volatile seven-player final table in Jeju.
GGPoker $80M Bounty Hunters Series: Full Schedule, Key Events, and How to Play (April 5–28)
The largest guaranteed bounty series in online poker history kicks off April 5 with $80,000,000 across progressive and mystery bounty events.
Paul Phua Wins $3.2M at Triton Poker 10th Anniversary Special in Jeju
Triton co-founder Paul Phua takes down the $150K 10th Anniversary Special for $3.2 million.
Patrick Leonard Becomes All-Time SCOOP Title Leader as CoinPoker Ambassadors Dominate 2026 Series
CoinPoker’s Patrick Leonard broke the all-time SCOOP title record while teammate bencb reached the Main Event final table.
WPT Global Launches $275K Weekly Mystery Millions with $27,500 Top Bounty
WPT Global’s permanent weekly flagship offers a 1,000x bounty multiplier from a $26 buy-in.
Alan Goasdoue Wins $1,700 WSOP Super Circuit Main Event for $2.2M on GGPoker
Goasdoue turns 22 big blinds into $2.2M in GGPoker’s biggest online event of the year.
Lodge Card Club Shuts Doors and Lays Off All Staff After DA Ruling
The DA’s ruling on the Lodge’s business model has forced a full shutdown and mass layoffs.
CoinPoker Announces 2026 Heads-Up Cash Game World Championship
Two formats, two Rolexes, and a 2,000-hand final: CoinPoker rewrites its flagship competition from scratch.
Bernhard Binder Wins $125K NLH for $2.1M at Triton SHRS Jeju
Binder’s first Triton title arrived just months after a $10 million score at the WSOP Main Event in the Bahamas.
What Fertitta Buying Caesars Means for WSOP and Online Poker
A $7 billion deal that could reshape poker’s physical and digital infrastructure.
WSOP Europe Prague 2026: Complete Guide With GGPoker Satellite Path
The largest guaranteed prize pool in European live poker history, with a satellite path starting at $0.50.