Tag: high stakes
Dimitar wanted to get on his motorbike and ride to Austria. He could have used the journey to clear some of the fog from his mind. But instead, he did what Sofia said. He took the charity from Sofia’s father, Ivan Angelov, for a flight and hotel room in Vienna. That was why he found […]
Chris Moneymaker has once again proven why his name deserves to be etched in poker history. Nearly 21 years after his legendary 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event victory, Moneymaker showcased his enduring skill and competitive spirit by taking down the $25,000 GGMillion$ event at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. […]
An airport would have been the perfect place to disappear. The maze of terminals, the flow of people. At any one time, there was an average of 120,000 people in the air above the Earth. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day. If he’d been Peter Serf, that’s what Dimitar would have done. He […]
Tony G, born Antanas Guoga on December 17, 1973, in Kaunas, Lithuania, is a figure synonymous with the dynamic and often high-stakes world of professional poker. Known for his aggressive playing style and sharp wit, Tony G made the bold leap from his Lithuanian roots to becoming a globally recognized poker icon. From an early […]
United by their esteemed positions in the Poker Hall of Fame, Tom Abdo, and Jack “Gentleman Jack” Keller represent the timeless spirit of poker across different generations, their lives spanning a century between them. Tom Abdo, a legend from the early 20th century, helped transform poker from a casual pastime into a game of intricate […]
In the vast and variegated landscape of online poker, few names shine as brightly as Phil Galfond’s. Not just another high-stakes player, Galfond has carved out a niche for himself as a true revolutionary in the digital realm of poker. His journey from an online poker prodigy to the founder of Run It Once Poker […]
In the dynamic world of professional poker, where the flick of a card can turn nobodies into legends and the steely gaze of a player can hide a tumult of strategy, few personalities shine as brightly as Ali Nejad. With a career that transcends mere card playing, Nejad has become a familiar face to poker […]
In the high-stakes world of poker, few names resonate with the blend of respect, intrigue, and a touch of mystery quite like Richard Yong. Known for his sharp business acumen, magnetic presence at the poker table, and pivotal role in shaping the landscape of high roller tournaments, Yong’s journey from a businessman in Malaysia to […]
In the dynamic world of poker, where fortunes can be made or lost on the turn of a card, few stories captivate and inspire as profoundly as that of Paul Phua. From his modest beginnings in Miri, Malaysia, to becoming a revered figure in the high-stakes poker community and a pioneer behind the prestigious Triton […]
In the world of poker, the thrill of the game isn’t just about the cards you’re dealt; it’s also about where you play. The ambiance, the competition, the clinking of chips, and the shuffling of decks in the world’s most famous poker rooms add layers to the experience that online poker just can’t match. Let’s […]
The tale of Andy Beal, a Dallas-based billionaire with ventures spanning banking, real estate, and notably, high-stakes poker, embodies a journey of intellect, strategy, and risk unlike any other. Beal’s foray into the world of professional poker in the early 2000s wasn’t just a diversion of a wealthy individual; it was a calculated challenge to […]
Thomas Santerne Wins Christmas GG MILLION$ for $289,000 A yuletide spectacular saw French player Thomas Santerne wins the Christmas GGMILLION$ for $289,015 as he defeated a stubborn Shyngis Satubayev in second place to claim the crown in the weekly $10,300-entry online poker spectacular on GGPoker. Santerne Leads from the Finish Heading into the action, it […]
