Barry Russell

Barry Russell

Live Reporter

Barry Russell joined PokerNews as a freelance live reporter in December 2024, covering the European Poker Tour stop in Prague before continuing on to report on the WSOP 2025.

Originally from Kent, England, Barry comes from a background working in finance startups and iGaming companies. After getting into poker during the COVID lockdown, what started as a casual interest soon turned into a genuine passion for the game.

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.

4 min read
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WSOP Gavrieli Denies Bohlman Second Bracelet of the Summer in $3K Limit Hold'em 3 min read
Nathan Thrush
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Antonio Galiana
WSOP GTO Study Sees Antonio Galiana Win Second WSOP Bracelet in $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 3 min read