Attila KendefiPlayer Relations & Profiles Writer

Attila Kendefi is SoMuchPoker's Player Relations and Profiles Writer, covering live festivals in the USOP and Gods of Poker family of events across Asia. His background in client relations shapes his approach to live event coverage, with a focus on the players, partners and organizers behind each festival, not just the results.

Covering USOP and Gods of Poker

I cover the USOP and Gods of Poker family of festivals across Asia, including USOP Osaka, Gods of Poker Jeju and the Grand Loyal Poker Championship in Hanoi, from schedule announcements and Early Bird packages to results and series highlights. I also follow the industry stories that affect players directly, such as the GGPoker penalties controversy and its fallout in the Chinese poker community.

A People-First Approach to Live Events

My background is in client relations, and that shapes how I approach live event coverage. Running a smooth, professional festival is only part of the job, making sure players, partners and guests feel valued matters just as much. That focus on the people behind each event, not just the results, is what I aim to bring to my coverage.

Content Philosophy

Live poker festivals involve a lot of moving parts, from schedules and guarantees to the players and partners on the ground. I aim to cover all of it accurately while keeping the human side of these events in view.