Pokerexklusiv: Real Poker News for Real Poker Players
In a time when many websites use AI tools and write mainly for search engines, Pokerexklusiv takes a different path. The team behind the site focuses on real poker stories, live events, honest reports, and helpful content for players. No tricks, no fake hype — just poker.
Launched in early 2025, Pokerexklusiv quickly found a home in the German-speaking poker community. It’s run by a small, passionate group of people who love the game and want to show its true spirit. In this interview, we spoke with Rosi Gruenstaeudl about how the site started, what makes it special, and what’s planned for the future.
Not to forget, about the media collaboration with The Festival Series!
What inspiration did it take to launch Pokerexklusiv, and what unique value does it bring to the German-speaking poker community?
In a (poker)media landscape, where AI and SEO-writing are taking over, I think it’s even more important, to have an old school approach with less sophisticated SEO-perfectioned text creations, but more information about playing poker. Players need to read, what’s happening in the poker world and not what brings most affiliate money for the content creators.
Pokerexklusiv is listed among the media partners for The Festival Series. How did this partnership come about, and what does it entail for both parties?
Well, there was a very first „The Festival“ in Bratislava, where I ran into a guy called Franke. And we found out very soon, that our thinking about how poker festivals should be, is quite identic. With all the online qualifications happening in the Scandinavian countries, I hope Pokerexklusiv can contribute to spreading „The Festival“ spirit also in the German-speaking countries.
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You’ve collaborated with Martin 'Franke' von Zweigbergk (not the first one :P), the founder of The Festival Series. How would you describe your working relationship with him?
On first sight, everything really looks chaotic. The mastermind behind all this, running around with flip-flops in November in Bratislava – well, that’s definitely something, you won’t forget. But if you take a closer look, you realize, that behind the show, there is a real vision with a masterplan. Ok, the plan can change randomly every second, but the big picture stays. And that’s how to work with Franke.
The site offers a mix of news, live blogs, strategy, and even assistance with casino issues. How did you determine this multifaceted approach, and what are the long-term goals for the platform?
As I said, I believe that the fast-paced and illusional SEO world needs some realistic news to keep the Moneymaker dream alive. In my opinion, one of the magic aspects of Poker is the variety of people you meet at the tables. And keeping this magic alive is the goal.
Can you share more about the collaborative process with your team, including Phil, Alex, and Damiano Nigro? How did their contributions shape the final product
We created Pokerexklusiv within 10 days. And this was only possible with Phil and Alex doing the design and coding in an amazing way. We have worked together for over two decades and whenever I come around with „I have an idea….“, they bring my crazy visions to life. Damiano and I met first for the WSOPE in Berlin. I see him as one of the most talented photographers in the poker world and I am truly grateful, whenever he shares his pictures, trip reports or travel advice with us.
In general – we are a very small team and for sure, we are far away from being an organized organisation. But we all share the passion to increase the image of Poker in the real world.
What role does Pokerexklusiv have this year in the poker world? Are there events which will be highlighted, where you guys will be present as well?
We are now online since January and in these few months, we have been able to grow a large community. The focus is of course live poker and our work with the casinos, but we also work with legal online poker providers in the German-speaking countries. As in every other business, it’s hard to find people for live reportings, so we only do very few like at the Poker EM in Velden or the CAPT Million in Baden. The Festival in Rozvadov is unfortunately during WSOP. But who knows, maybe we will do the Festival Bratislava in November!
How do you envision the evolution of Pokerexklusiv in the next few years, and what milestones are you aiming to achieve?
Survive! It has always been a fight against the big money companies, but I truly believe, that we can become the biggest German poker news page with real readers.
If you want honest poker reporting, exclusive content, and a touch of old-school magic — follow Pokerexklusiv on their Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Stay up-to-date with the latest live events, behind-the-scenes stories, and snapshots from poker tables across Europe.
Website: www.pokerexklusiv.com
