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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Nik Airball and Mister Keating Don’t Disappoint on Hustler Casino Live
Nik Airball is back on Hustler Casino Live and what a reunion it was with Mister Keating as the pair clashed in numerous pots, including the biggest of the show in 2025 — a whopping $689,100.
WPT Global to Fill Poker Void in Poland
WPT Global is to seize an opportunity to fill a gap in Poland’s online poker market following PokerStars’ withdrawal from the region.
$50 Million GTD Bounty Hunter Series Coming this Sunday on GGPoker
This weekend sees the return of GGPoker’s Bounty Hunter Series, one of its flagship events that promises a prize fund of at least $50 million!
Nik Airball to Make Long-Awaited Return to Hustler Casino Live
After a low-key ban of one year, Nik Airball will once again be gracing the stage of the Hustler Casino Live set tomorrow night.
Ethan “Rampage” Yau and Nik Airball Partner Up with Doug Polk at The Lodge Card Club
Doug Polk has announced a new business partnership with Ethan “Rampage” Yau and Nik Airball at The Lodge Card Club.
ACR Poker’s Lightning PKOs to Supercharge Your Bankroll with Rapid-Fire Action
ACR Poker has rolled out Lightning PKOs — progressive knockout tournaments that start at a jaw-dropping $0.11 and wrap up in roughly 45 minutes.
WPT Global Introduces Hyper Dash Tournaments
WPT Global has introduced a new format known as Hyper Dash. These tournaments prioritise speed and intensity and are already proving to be a big hit.
Hand of the Week: Straight Over Straight Over Straight!
This week saw an incredible hand play out on Hustler Casino Live with a configuration that rarely appears in any player’s career.
Tom Goldstein’s Tax Evasion Case Takes a Dramatic Turn
Tom Goldstein, the renowned Supreme Court lawyer, SCOTUSblog co-founder, and friend of Dan Bilzerian has come out firing in his tax evasion case.
GOD MODE – Veronica Brill’s New Mike Postle Documentary Out this Weekend
Veronica Brill is poised to release a tell-all documentary that promises to revisit one of the game’s most contentious chapters — the Mike Postle cheating scandal.