Ilya Gorodetsky

Founder and chief editor of the GipsyTeam website.

The most famous Russian-speaking poker commentator. Thanks to his work on TV and on live broadcasts from the biggest world poker series, thousands of players became interested in poker and many of them became successful regulars.

In addition to being a well-known poker journalist, Gorodetsky is a former successful limit games player. He's a Candidate Master of Sport in Chess. Runs the popular telegraph channel "Random Garden", dedicated to sports and poker.

More about the author:

The Money Is Here podcast with Ilya

Interview on Hero Call

Broadcasting of the final table of a $100,000 buy-in tournament with commentary by Gorodetsky

ABC poker: tutorial video series for beginners from Ilya Gorodetsky

All materials of the author on GipsyTeam:

2025 WSOP Fantasy Draft: $5,000 in Prizes in New Format

The new stage of our regular 2025 World Series of Poker Fantasy Draft competition this year has secured the support of FunFarm.
Aura Kings: Las Vegas Big Boss Fight

Gia Skhulukhia took on five other lucky players on the final table of a $1,100 tournament that saw over 5,000 entries. This time, he succumbed to the pressure of his opponents.