The poker world’s progression from shady pursuit into respected, regulated sport is something that would benefit all players. The game has certainly come a long way in recent years, but the link between poker and gambling debt clings to its reputation like rusting manacles, leaving a stain upon the game we know and love. If […]
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In Brief: An electrifying HU match, Concealment questions and Mark-Up latest
Heads up for tasers? In one of the more divisive stories to have emerged this week, Antonio Esfandiari has challenged Phil Hellmuth to a heads-up match in which the loser gets tasered and Hellmuth has tweeted that he’d be interested. It’s divisive of course, because half of the poker world thinks Esfandiari will win and […]
Nicolas Dumont Wins EPT Monte Carlo Main Event, Peters 4th, Antonius 6th
The EPT Monte Carlo Main Event is an event which is keenly anticipated every year, as it takes place in one of Europe’s most luxurious locations and has an unusual habit of creating final tables with star names and interesting stories. The 2018 instalment was no different, with star players Ole Schemion and Patrick Antonius […]
Super High Roller Bowl kicks off in Macau: Ivey and Antonius in attendance
The Macau Billionaire Poker Super High Roller Bowl kicked off in style yesterday, unveiling one of the largest poker events ever hosted in the poker room at Babylon Casino in Fisherman’s Wharf. Stars in Attendance The Super High Roller Bowl Macau China Main Event is well now underway, with players having paid HKD2.1 million (approx. […]
Patrik Antonius is back on the live poker scene
Script and Voice By Craig Bradshaw – Video by Bruno Thienard Full Story We all get that special nostalgic feeling sometimes. The moment you wish you were back in 2009 watching Patrick Antonius lock horns with Ivey, durrrr or Isildur1. That thrill of seeing six, or even seven figures sliding across the virtual felt […]
The day of the Biggest Pot in Online Poker History (Isildur1 vs Antonius)
It’s November 21st 2009, and online poker is at its peak. The high stakes games are flowing more consistently than ever before. As a young Swedish player named Isildur takes on the very best the poker world has to offer. Curiosity about his true identity grows. He has already dealt a devastating blow to Tom […]
Off Topic: Juanda’s Prob bets, Bilzerian House’s robbed, Antonius critical of tracking software
John Juanda’s Prop Bets It has been an interesting year for John Juanda, as he made some ill advised prop bets during a christmas party at the end of last year. After several drinks, bets were made between Juanda and a friend that he couldn’t do 20 pull ups in one sitting, with 6 months […]