Alex O'Brien
@obrientweet
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I am alexobrienuk at the place with the 🦋 @absw Vice-Chair. Science Writer. Poker Player. Author of 'The Truth Detective'. https://t.co/vaQp61hGdG
London, United Kingdom
Joined February 2012
Live now with a real Irish man!
Hopping in the booth at @PSLive_Hippo to commentate on a loose £5/£10 cash game. Joining me is Hippo regular @obrientweet! Tune in NOW! 📺 https://t.co/hm8FYiQq6A
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Can science journalists expose research fraud, misconduct, and paper mills without undermining public trust? Join ABSW free #webinar on Watchdog Science Journalism – 13 Nov, 18:00👉 https://t.co/sZTofbFqlp
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Incredulous move by the WSOP folks to schedule their Europe stop so it clashes with The Irish Open. This is quite the blunder, but @dklappin puts it way better than me👇🏼
“You come at the King, you best not miss.” My latest article is about the floundering WSOPE deciding to clash with The Irish Open, Europe’s oldest, most beloved and storied poker tournament. 🖊️ https://t.co/3MhjANbYfg
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Democracy is a precondition for lasting peace. However, we live in a world where democracy is in retreat, where more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norms and resorting to violence. Maria Corina Machado – awarded the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize – has spent years working
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In the booth with @KjCraigie for the @PSLive_Hippo monthly 1K lightning tournament. And a big welcome to London @FrankieCucc 🤩 Join us: https://t.co/2XtjhDW5ba
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I’ve always loved that I get to be both a science writer and a poker player. By day I’m chasing the how and why of the world through science, and at the table I’m drawn to the same questions — patterns, probabilities, and the way outcomes can still surprise us. Being able to
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We went way beyond the T8 hand - from psychology in decision making to your incredible in-game reads. This was such fun! Excited for people to hear this one! 🤩 https://t.co/BJcxuT2Dqz
thepokergrid.com
Jennifer Shahade welcomes author, poker player, science writer and commentator Alex O’Brien to the GRID. The two break down a hand from Jennifer’s final table at the Women’s Summer Festival, where...
New pod with author, poker player and Live at the Hippodrome commentator @obrientweet !! We discuss a hand from @PokerStars Women's Summer Festival with ten-eight, and what The Truth Detective has to say about bluffing, value-betting and calling down. https://t.co/tPyXB68U6a
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👉 @santijota8 reviewed @obrientweet's "The Truth Detective"! 📚 🔗 Link: https://t.co/ClyrOFjbBc ♠️♥️♣️♦️ #PokerLifeMedia
cardplayerlifestyle.com
We spoke with Alex O'Brien about "The Truth Detective", her first book, which was nominated at the 2023 Global Poker Awards for Written Content of the Year.
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There couldn’t be a more fitting champion for the @pokerstars Women’s Summer Festival Main Event! 🏆 @JenShahade has long been a powerful voice for women in both poker and chess, and this victory is a perfect reflection of her passion and impact on the game. 👏♠️ It’s about
🏆 THE WINNING HAND! @JenShahade is the @PokerStars #WomensSummerFestival Main Event CHAMPION - taking home £22,200 for her efforts at @PSLive_Hippo. 👏 GG's Jen!
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My amazing brilliant friend, @PokerStars ambassador and huge women in poker and chess advocate is HU at the women’s summer festival for the title!!! @Stapes, @CaitlinComeskey and @J_Hartigan on comms! https://t.co/3EAQuvLUoL
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Friday night treat! EEEK! Excited to call the action from this insane line up with my friends the brilliant @NickWalshTV and the legendary @J_Hartigan. Live in just a few. Join us! https://t.co/bS0YOGcvkl
Cash game stream. Live from @PSLive_Hippo. Awesome line-up! @shiina_pkr
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How fabulous! 🎉 Congrats @GTuttle40451 on winning her seat from @pokerorg comp for the @PokerStars Women’s Summer Festival 2025! Gutted to miss it in person, but I’ll be jumping into the commentary booth remotely. @KjCraigie & team always deliver — FOMO level: extreme.
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Gina Tuttle wins the PokerStars Women’s Summer Festival package after inspiring nominations from her family and the poker community. She’s heading to London to play the Main Event.
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