Monthly Archives: July 2009

In a new twist on the Durrrr Challenge, the city of London, England will become the site of high-stakes heads-up matches between Tom “durrrr” Dwan and four live opponents. Each will square off against the youngster in 500 hands of live play in either No Limit Hold’em or Pot Limit Omaha. The buy-in for each heads-up match is a rich $500,000 and blinds will be $500-$1,000. In one of the most unique promotions ever held, players cannot leave the table until one is broke or 500 hands have been completed. In an article posted on MatchroomSport.com, which organized the live version of the Million Dollar Challenge, Dwan commented, “I am looking forward to sitting down and playing some of the world’s best players live in London. There looks to be lots of interest in people wanting to play me, but they never seem to appear online. It will be interesting… Read More »

Live cash games seem to be Patrik Antonius’ cup of tea these days. After being shut out of Day 1D of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event along with 500 other poker hopefuls, Antonius has been battling against the game’s best at Bobby’s Room and the surrounding tables at the Bellagio. In a recent blog entry posted on his namesake online poker site, Doyle Brunson commented that he’s been part of not one, not two, but a trio of million dollar pots at cash games at the Bellagio. The results: “I won one, lost one, and split a huge pot with Patrik Antonius when we dealt the turn and river four times. I had a set against two pair bigger than my set and a flush draw.” When the smoke cleared after the board played out four times, Antonius won twice and Brunson won twice. It’s been… Read More »

On Monday, over 3,000 players flooded the registration tables at the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event for Day 1D. When the total number of entrants reached 2,800, WSOP officials shut off further $10,000 buy-ins, effectively locking out 500 players from poker’s most prestigious tournament. Among those on the outside looking in was Durrrr Challenge participant Patrik Antonius. Tom Dwan’s opponent wasn’t the only big name left on the rails wondering what would have been in the 2009 WSOP Main Event. Joining him were Poker Hall of Fame member T.J. Cloutier and Full Tilt Poker pro Ted Forrest. Together, Cloutier and Forrest own not one, not two, not three, but 11 WSOP bracelets. Also left out in the cold was World Poker Association (WPA) board member “Captain” Tom Franklin, who joined up with World Poker Tour (WPT) Host Mike Sexton to speak on behalf of players. Sexton had… Read More »