Barry Russell

Barry Russell

Live Reporter

BarryRussell joined PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in December 2024 to cover the European Poker Tour in Prague. Barry, a native of Kent, England, brings with him a history of working within the environment of startups, honing a high level of expertise within high-pressure, detail-rich environments.

A recreational-level passion for poker during the COVID-19 lockdown became an all-consuming obsession, eventually leading to a spot as a freelance reporter on the PokerNews live events team.

Barry Russell Popular Stories

Kasparas Klezys wsop
WSOP Kasparas Klezys Claims His First WSOP Bracelet in 6-Handed $1,500 PLO

Klezys tops Hanner to win $280K and his first bracelet in the $1,500 6-Handed PLO event.

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WSOP Gavrieli Denies Bohlman Second Bracelet of the Summer in $3K Limit Hold'em 3 min read
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