Patrik Antonius is inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame
As is custom, right before the last table of the World Series of Poker Main Event was formed, we had the yearly conscript into the Poker Hall of Fame.
This year it was an indisputable addition, as Finnish high-stakes star Patrik Antonius was inducted.
“In the contemporary age of poker, couple of have actually been as vibrant and courageous as Patrik Antonius,” stated Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. “A force both online and live, we’re enjoyed see Patrik’s high-stakes profession acknowledged by legends who have actually included the very first worldwide gamer to the Poker Hall of Fame in a variety of years.”
Congratulations to Patrik Antonius, the latest conscript into the 2024 Poker Hall of Fame! Do not miss his sincere approval speech a glimpse at Patrik’s brand-new Poker Hall of Fame prize! #WSOP 2024 pic.twitter.com/Io2wlJAUQ2
— WSOP – World Series of Poker (@WSOP) July 14, 2024
Antonius is among the couple of gamers who has regularly crushed every format of the video game. Whether it is live or online, competition or money video game, he is constantly among the most feared gamers at the table. His live MTT payouts stand at $22,995,774 and among his money honors, he has actually the greatest telecasted United States pot ($1,978,000) and numerous of the leading 10 online pots.
Antonius is the 63rd conscript into the Poker Hall of Fame and the 5th European to be inducted.
Hall of Fame Criteria
- A gamer needs to have played poker versus acknowledged leading competitors
- Bet high stakes
- Be a minimum of 40 years of ages at the time of election
- Played regularly well, getting the regard of peers
- Stood the test of time
- Or, for non-players, added to the total development and success of the video game of poker, with enduring favorable and enduring outcomes
Antonius beat off competitors from Josh Arieh, Ted Forrest, Kathy Liebert, Mike Matusow, Barny Boatman, John Cernuto, Matt Savage, Isai Scheinberg, and Bill Smith this year to be inducted.
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