Ivan PotockiContent Writer & Poker Strategy Specialist

Ivan Potocki is SoMuchPoker's Content Writer and Poker Strategy Specialist, writing strategy guides, online poker rankings and US regulation coverage for the site. He spent more than five years as a professional poker player before moving into writing, and brings a mathematical, data driven approach to breaking down poker and casino concepts.

Strategy for Every Level

I write SoMuchPoker’s Poker for Beginners series, covering concepts like bluff catchers, blockers and how to transition from No Limit Hold’em to Pot Limit Omaha, along with guides on the biggest mistakes to avoid early in tournaments. The goal is to break down ideas that sound complicated into something a newer player can actually use.

Tracking US Online Poker Regulation

I cover the state of online poker regulation in the US, including which states currently offer regulated online poker, which are considering it, how MSIGA connects player pools across states, and how sweepstakes poker is being treated under changing state laws.

Rankings and Tools Players Actually Use

Beyond strategy and regulation, I write SoMuchPoker’s rankings and tool guides, covering the best online poker sites for MTTs, PLO and fast fold games, GTO solvers and cash game tools, and practical topics like crypto wallets and deposit bonuses for online poker.

Five Years at the Tables

Before writing, I spent more than five years as a professional poker player. That background shaped a mathematical, objective approach to the game, which I now bring to breaking down strategy and casino concepts into clear, data driven analysis rather than guesswork.

Content Philosophy

Good poker content should be useful, not just entertaining. I aim to back up strategy advice and rankings with reasoning a reader can actually apply at the tables.