35 million. Esfandiari’s father was a successful businessman in Iran, but the war created havoc in the country, driving the currency value to the ground. 30 Apr. Antonio Esfandiari has a funny story to tell when asked about his career. Hometown: San Francisco. The future Hall-of-Famer is not only an excellent poker player but also a natural for televised poker, due to his outgoing personality and fantastic sense of humor. ESPN. Antonio Esfandiari, also known as “The Magician,” made the transition from professional illusionist to poker professional years ago, and since then, he’s earned $3. Esfandiari broke the news to TMZ Sports. By: Jordan Gartner. It was magic against comedy in the boxing ring as Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari triumphed over funnyman Kevin Hart, beating long odds to notch a victory far removed from any poker table. Esfandiari and his father. Samuel Cosby. Antonio is one of. You admitted yourself that that this led to you being unfocused and hindered your game. In Mid-July, Esfandiari and his father called the police to report that a large theft had taken place at Esfandiari's Las Vegas apartment. Esfandiari had mentioned “trying a bit of boxing” in his latest. If you find anything wrong or want to add your favorite celebrities to our list, inform us through comment or use our contact detailsWe. This week on The Nick Vertucci Show, Antonio Esfandiari braves L. Originally from Tehran, Iran, Esfandiari moved to the United States with his parents in 1988. Antonio Esfandiari is an American professional poker player of Iranian origin. When he wasn’t soul-reading Esfandiari, he had the cards to do the job, bettering Esfandiari’s holdings at every turn. In 2012, Iranian born Antonio Esfandiari, 41, won $18million in the $1 million buy-in Big One for One Drop – the second largest single amount win in the tournament's history. Esfandiari did his best to recover, and managed to ladder up a bit before exiting in 40th place for $9,457. 1,321 views since Jan ^2016. Date Event/Tournament Place Winnings : Jul 16, '19: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 2019 World Series of Poker: 82: $82,365: Dec 15, '18: $10,400 No-Limit. 09:02. The poker pro faced the comedian/actor in a gym in Santa Monica, California over the weekend. Antonio: You encountered success in poker very early on in your career, then had a few years where your energy was more focused on avenues outside of poker, such as your social life. Tournament Overview Cannes, France (September 25, 2012) — Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari won the second-largest tournament in WSOP Europe history and earned his third gold bracelet Tuesday night in Cannes, France. According to the arrest report, Antonio and his father, Bejan, returned home from a California trip on July 13 to their condo in the Panorama Towers. Esfandiari outlasted a field of 48 players to take down a record-setting. Esfandiari's opponent checks and Esfandiari bets 2,200. It featured a massive buy-in, the largest at the time, with anenormous chunk of the prize pool. He’s best known for holding the world record for most money won in a poker tournament between 2012 and 2019. There’s a reason that poker pro Antonio Esfandiari is getting such long odds to defeat comedian/actor Kevin Hart in their upcoming boxing match. Champion - Todd Brunson (2,000,000 chips) (Won 3 of 5) Antonio Esfandiari (2,000,000 chips) (Won 0 of 5)Antonio Esfandiari, as well as Nick & Michael Binger, and several other poker players have completed the course as well. During the annual PCA tournament stop in the Bahamas, the two men. By the age of 19, he was enamored with the mystical art of magic tricks, and he even took the name Antonio because he. It should be noted that some time ago, the well-know player and his. Antonio is a graduate of Del Mar High School, where he graduated in 1997. 8m) on the line, the cash was stacked up. Antonio Esfandiari joined Norman Chad and Lon McEachern in the ESPN booth during the WSOP Main Event final table this week. Trickett showed Qd-6d for a flush draw. The pair will go head-to-head again for $200,000 as The Magician aims for revenge. Esfandiari picked up $870,000 for the win,. Esfandiari's recent win at the million dollar buy in tournament came with a specially customized Richard Mille bracelet. Esfandiari declared his challenge to double the stakes and play a re-match against The Poker Brat. As a poker player, he has an illustrious career with over $27. Esfandiari got Trickett all-in on a Jd-5d-5c board, holding 7d-5s for three of a kind. At the end of September, Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari returned to the PokerGO Studio at ARIA for their Round 2 match in High Stakes Duel. There was $18m (£15. Esfandiari ponders what to do with pocket kings Esfandiari did call, Negreanu folded his queens, and after they ran it twice Dwan was the recipient of what ended up a huge $697,100 pot. Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari, was born as Amir Esfandiari in December 8, 1978 and is a professional Iranian-American poker player and former professional magician. Antonio Esfandiari was born in Teheran, Iran, in 1978. แอนโตนิโอ เอสแฟนดารี (Antonio Esfandiari) พ่อมดกวาดรางวัล. Chris Ferguson Antonio Esfandiari. 4M. Antonio Esfandiari is an Iranian-American professional poker player. Her father Bob Bounahra owns a poker room in her home country of Belize and was a member of the 2011 World Series of Poker November Nine. The flop comes T♣ 5 ♦ 3 ♥. Shortly after that encounter, the two dated and eventually got married and went on to have kids. Over $5 million was raised for charity. Birthdate: Dec 08, 1978 (Age: 44) @magicAntonioProfessional poker player Antonio Esfandiari was recently disqualified from a tournament and forced to forfeit his $110,000 stack because he tried to pee into a container while sitting at the table. He has banked almost $28,000,000 at the tables (according to thehendonmob. When Antonio Esfandiari was only nine years old, he moved to California, and had his name changed from Amir to. The 10 on the end saw Esfandiari cut out a 33,800 bet. Antonio Esfandiari was born on 8 December, 1978 in Tehran, Iran, is an American poker player and former professional magician. Antonio Esfandiari committed to providing commentary on ESPN for the final table of the World Series of Poker’s The Big One For One Drop weeks ago. Esfandiari accuses. Esfandiari won a World Poker Tour title and one of the tour’s first big prizes of $1. Antonio Esfandiari Bryn Kenney Dan Bilzerian Daniel Negreanu Erik Seidel Fedor Holz Gambling Justin Bonomo Phil Hellmuth Phil Ivey Poker players Vanessa Selbst. Amal is very well known in the poker community: she is a wife of the famous poker professional and three-time WSOP champion – Antonio Esfandiari. Antonio Esfandiari was born on the 8th of December, 1978. youtube Live Poker. She. Generated on 20-Nov-2023. It took just 16 hands for poker’s magician to make Trickett disappear. The series has revolutionized televised poker by offering expert analysis, and varying camera angles and close–ups of the players' hole cards, creating a whole new. The 6-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner has a long h. Esfandiari knew very little English when he started school in the US. Both players check. Sam Trickett — $10,112,001 3. He is also famous for winning the biggest cash. After all, Dan once managed to win $10. Antonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player, magician, and TV personality. 3 million, but it’s safe to say that if he were to take down the Main Event he’d arguably have the most impressive tournament resume in history. The Best Heads-Up Match Between the Unabomber and the Magician! BestPokerVids (1,614,184 Views) 11,677 Views. Antonio Esfandiari may not be as big a name in pop culture as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, or Phil Hellmuth, but he’s earned more in professional poker than any of them. On. Baudry lead with Q Q against Siegmund’s 9 9 . Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari is the new $18 million man who will be remembered – at least for now – as the biggest winner in poker history. On Sunday night at 8pm and 11pm local time on FSN, viewers will tune in to watch some of the best poker players in the world pony up $10,000 for the chance to enter poker history as a WPT Champion at WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic. The Iranian-born and California-bred Antonio Esfandiari earned his nickname “The Magician” thanks to his sleight of hand skills. The board ran out 7-2-8-A-4. Trickett showed Qd-6d for a flush draw. Professional poker player Antonio Esfandiari was disqualified from tournament play after he attempted to pee at the poker table,. Back in July 2018, Magic Antonio revealed. After Antonio graduated he went on to win the One Drop, a WSOP Bracelet, a WSOPE bracelet, and finished 4th at the WPT event in December. He has at least 35 significant cashes. Tournament organizers weren’t amused. He has donated a significant portion of his winnings to the foundation and has also helped to organize various charity poker events in support of the organization. The World Poker Tour recently released the third in its series of books on poker, In the Money by Antonio The Magician Esfandiari. . Antonio Esfandiari is the author of The Magician’s Secrets for Winning Tournaments on Insta Poker, a poker strategy game which is available on Apple’s app store since 2012. Antonio Esfandiari, also known as “The Magician,” is a captivating figure in the world of celebrity and professional poker. 80,773 likes · 1 talking about this. See his upcoming and past tournaments, live cash, online results and more. Antonio Esfandiari Early Life. Por cuarta semana consecutiva, la mesa se mantuvo casi igual,. Antonio Esfandiari is one of the leading candidates for the 2020 Poker Hall of Fame inductee. 8, Perkins bet Esfandiari he couldn't lunge. Elimination round point standings Group and Chip Setup. Away from the table, they’ve become close friends. In fact, Esfandiari is the second richest poker player in the world by table earnings, behind only Erik Seidel (who’s way out in front with an astounding $40 million-plus in. He added an expert perspective, being a high stakes player. Check out the top ten richest poker players in the world and the wealth they have managed to amass in this. . Antonio’s Early Life And Education. Antonio Esfandiari Returns to High Stakes Poker with $342,000 Pot vs Bill Perkins! Without running it twice, Antonio would have been down $169,000 in his first High Stakes Poker appearance in three years. Laak flopped top pair on an. “Kevin Hart. Beginning Jan. He has a net worth of a staggering $27 million, won the biggest prize in poker (more on that later), and continues to perform at the biggest tournaments on the planet. Antonio Esfandiari enters the sports history books for winning the largest single event prize, $18,346,673. February 21, 2023 Jon Sofen Senior Editor U. Thanks largely to a record $18 million first-place prize last year in the World Series of Poker $1 million buy-in, Esfandiari sits with more than $23 million in earnings to his name. — Antonio Esfandiari (@MagicAntonio) December 6, 2015. That includes a massive win of $18,346,673 after winning the World Series of […]Antonio Esfandiari has three World Series of Poker bracelets and two World Poker Tour titles. He was young back then and played a wild style, but was always a fan favorite and often left the session with a big win. Esfandiari was the face of the now-defunct poker site, UltimatePoker. 8 million during one night of gambling. Flop. A. 4 million by winning the World Poker Tournament (WPT) championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Antonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player who is a popular player on the tournament circuit and is known for his chip trick techniques. A million bucks is a lot of money and playing poker for that amount seemed unique and unheard of in 2012. The boxing match between poker legend Antonio Esfandiari and comedy star Kevin Hart is set to go ahead in mid-April according to ‘the Magician’ – and he thinks he’ll probably walk away with a broken nose or rib! When news of the proposed prop bet bout between the good friends broke last summer, 40-year old highstakes pro Esfandiari. A few day ago, Hart posted some photos of their session in which he revealed that Esfandiari was the winner by decision: "In the end you were the winner by decision. He and his family moved to San Jose in California when he was nine years old, where he changed his name to Anthony, because he was being picked. When the two announced the fight four months ago, Esfandiari said he was the favorite “to break his ribs or nose”. For more than forty years, the World Series of Poker has been the most trusted name in the game. During the annual PCA tournament stop in the Bahamas, the two men. Hart was all about the banter in the months leading up to the fight, and they instilled plenty of nerves in Esfandiari. By Paul Battison BBC Sport 21 September 2022 Sport Esfandiari (centre) pictured in 2005 - playing at a Beverly Hills charity event Antonio Esfandiari's heart was. Antonio had won the $2000 Pit Limit Hold ‘em in 2004, Big One for One Drop No-Limit Hold ‘em in 2012, and No-Limit Hold ‘em in 2012 held in Europe. Nevertheless, Antonio is probably best known for his chip trips. Esfandiari bets 5,100 and his opponent calls. She knows a few things about catching cards, and not just from her husband, two-time WPT Champions Club member Antonio Esfandiari. Antonio Esfandiari and Bill Perkins are best friends but on the felt they're doing their very best to beat each other! Check out this huge pot from Season 10. He defeated Guy Laliberte in the $1 million buy-in One Drop poker tournament in 2012. Antonio Esfandiari. Contrary to popular belief,. Antonio Esfandiari performing a card trick for the camera. Antonio Esfandiari lives a lifestyle in his adopted home of Las Vegas that most young men dream about. The date of birth of Antonio Esfandiari is 8-dec-78. His incredible story and changes in Esfandiari's life from being a waiter, to the. BIG BLOWS. Pro poker player Antonio Esfandiari apologized for urinating in a bottle at the poker table and pledged to donate the $50,000 he won in a prop bet to charity. When people discuss the greatest poker players of all time, it’s always the same names that crop up. Posted at 12:03 AM, Aug 29, 2020 . He had very basic English communicative skills but had to start school in a new homeland and learned the language in less than six months. Three good hands which they all went-in. The two. Poker Classic in 2004 for $1. Kobe, taking the gauntlet raised him another five bottles. The family settled in San Jose, California. A World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, Esfandiari has become widely known for his insatiable appetite for prop bets. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. Antonio Esfandiari - $18. Actually, the two met during the 2011 WSOP tournament where Bob was playing for the main event. Mr. It’s nice but when you play high stakes, it’s one session. At the poker table, Antonio Esfandiari has been a thorn in Phil Hellmuth’s side for about 18 years. Laak is also currently dating actress and poker enthusiast Jennifer Tilly — they’ve been an item since 2004. The pot is $3,950. A. I Bet You: With Brian Danner, Dealer Dolls, Tim Weske, Phil Laak. Currently, Esfandiari said he has no plan for more TV projects and no plan to commence his Twitch channel. ^pokernewsdotcom in Gaming. ( 2007-04-16) –. Antonio Esfandiari is a strong supporter of the One Drop Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to provide access to clean water to people around the world. Antonio Esfandiari is one of those names. Antonio Esfandiari's given name is Amir. Antonio Esfandiari is having one of the best years in poker tournament history. “Money wasn’t the motivating factor at all. Silva, who had lived with Esfandiari, is suspected of breaking into his bedroom safe, then taking $150,000 in cash, up to $500,000 in poker chips and an assortment of high-end watches. Find out the live earnings, results, rankings and stats of. Esfandiari first became intrigued by magic after a bartender at the. The poker community’s knowledge of multiway pot strategy is lagging way behind heads-up pot strategy at this point in time. Poker icon Antonio Esfandiari gave new meaning to the "P" in PCA yesterday and was disqualified from the $5,300 Main Event for relieving himself under the table. His opponent calls to see an turn. Esfandiari and poker. Antonio Esfandiari's heart was beating like a drum. This ranking list does not include results from recurring events (regular daily, weekly or monthly events). Antonio Esfandiari headlines the Victory Poker stable of pros. When Antonio was nine years old, he moved with the family to San. Esfandiari’s absence in the first four events was noticed, but for the 39-year old married father of two, the times of playing poker night and day, living the quintessential. He was born on December 8th, 1978 in Tehran, Iran. The Hendon Mob. Also at that final table was Antonio Esfandiari, who last month won a strange bet from Perkins that generated some controversy. After two. — Antonio Esfandiari (@MagicAntonio) January 7, 2022 . Poker After Dark is an hour-long poker television program that originally aired on NBC, premiering on January 1, 2007. Esfandiari shows K K 5 5 for a total bluff. Baudry lead with Q Q against Siegmund’s 9 9 . In a field of 48 high caliber players and broadcast live on ESPN, Antonio meticulously maneuvered his way to a victory in the $1 million dollar buy-in event and captured the first place prize of over $18 million dollars along with his. Jennifer. In October 2009, Laak was crowned PartyPoker. With his charm, wit, and undeniable talent, Esfandiari has earned his place as one of the most successful and well-known poker players of all time. First there was bewilderment, as initial reports stated that the world-famous One Drop winner. Esfandiari has career live poker earnings of $27,810,802, according to the HendonMob database. Phil Hellmuth grabbed bragging rights over Antonio Esfandiari on Wednesday, vanquishing his rival with a third straight victory in their “High Stakes Duel” heads-up match. George folds and Antonio calls. Here is where the Sportscasting story stops. I Bet You: With Brian Danner, Dealer Dolls, Tim Weske, Phil Laak. However, the victims reported the crime on July 14. Esfandiari did the "Shuffle Up and Deal" honors before things got underway on Day 5 Wednesday, during which time he engaged in some banter with fellow old. Poker legend Phil Hellmuth came over to join the celebration:The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported today about an arrest and booking that took place on Sunday, August 23. Antonio Esfandiari’s wife is Amal Bounahra, who is the daughter of the professional gambler Badih Bounahra. Antonio Esfandiari to donate entire $50,000 he won in lunging prop bet at the 2016 PCA to charity. Esfandiari在20岁出头的年纪开始打牌，锦标赛中场休息时他会给大家表现技法娴熟的魔术，他“魔术师’的绰号就是这么来的。. The final table payouts were as follows: 1. . Esfandiari returned to PokerGO flanked by Jennifer Tilly and a cast of high stakes cash game veterans, who spent the first four hours of the night beating up on their host. Country of Origin: Iran, Islamic Republic of . 35 million. Antonio beat off 47 of poker's best pros and wealthiest amateurs at the 'Big One For One Drop' tournament to claim the top prize payout of a cool $18. Antonio Esfandiari Tweets from other players 5 years ago BURNER alert! Come to Camp Epic 330 and D any day between 1 and 3 pm for BBQ or Thursday and you will find me on th… Come to Camp Epic 330 and D any day between 1 and 3 pm for BBQ or Thursday and you will find me on th…Antonio Esfandiari is one of poker’s brightest stars, so it’s only fitting that he won his first World Series of Poker Circuit gold ring in the global center of entertainment: Los Angeles. 2 – Antonio Esfandiari Wins the One Drop. Esfandiari took the early lead in the match before Hellmuth turned the tide and mounted a comeback. Antonio Esfandiari attended an elementary school in India. Report Video. The third and final heads-up battle between Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari took place last night on Poker Central’s PokerGO streaming service and after eight levels of top quality action. Esfandiari fired a bet of 19,000 to which the “Poker Brat” check-raised to 71,000. Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Brian Rast, Alec Torelli, David Wells, and three others (named Lee, Tony and Dave) all geared up for a camping trip in Oregon, according to Esfandiari. . This would be Hellmuth’s only deposit. Antonio Esfandiari is married to Amal Bounahra, a poker player herself. Born in 1978 in Tehran, Iran, Antonio and his family moved to the United States in search of a better life when he was 9 years old. Antonio Esfandiari defeated the field of 48 to win the $18. Growing up in the San Jose area, Antonio Esfandiari was a model student until he hit 12th grade. They’re at the poker table this week. Anh là một cựu ảo thuật gia chuyên nghiệp và cũng là người chơi poker chuyên nghiệp. Esfandiari’s condo looted. The first showdown pitted 15-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth against the all-time money leader at the WSOP: Antonio Esfandiari. Klein wins the pot with his J J 8 8 and a pair of eights, worth $458,500. Before committing himself to poker he was a well-established magician. We hope this information will provide clear concepts about him. Posted on: May 3, 2023 12:57 pm EDT High-stakes superstar, Antonio Esfandiari, has all but disappeared from the poker scene over the last few years. Away from the table, they’ve become close friends. Early in his career, he won the L. Kevin Hart seen here in front of a punchbag is set to take on poker pro Antonio Esfandiari in a boxing match. Cannuli would seem to be primed for such an opportunity, as his buzzed-about rail in the waning minutes of July included Antonio Esfandiari, Jeff Gross, Sorel Mizzi, and Brian Rast, some of the. The flop came A K 6 and. A pair of poker heavyweights battled for L. Anh sinh ngày 8 tháng 12 năm 1978 tại Tehran, Iran. . Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari is the new $18 million man who will be remembered – at least for now – as the biggest winner in poker history. WPT Career Highlights Value Rank; Career Earnings: $3,022,891: 34: Cashes: 16: 134: Final Tables: 8: 8: Titles: 2: 38Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari , is a professional poker player and former professional magician, known for his elaborate chip tricks. Esfandiari was a key part of launching HCL appearing on its first high-stakes stream back in August 2021. Antonio Esfandiari walked away with $18,346,673 as the winner of the Big One for One Drop poker tournament at the World Series of Poker. Antonio Esfandiari Profile 2023. 3 million champion in 2014. Awards Antonio had won the $2000 Pit Limit Hold ‘em in 2004, Big One for One Drop No-Limit Hold ‘em in 2012, and No-Limit Hold ‘em in 2012 held in Europe. Awards. Instead of spending Tuesday behind the cameras. Hellmuth was actually in for just $50,000 having won Round 1 for. Simply put: Kevin Hart challenged Antonio Esfandiari to a boxing match at 35:1 odds, and ‘The Magician’ accepted despite never having boxed before. “ Silva started with $5,000 and signed the paper,” the report states. She knows a few things about catching cards, and not just from her husband, two-time WPT Champions Club member Antonio Esfandiari. Antonio Esfandiari. Antonio: You encountered success in poker very early on in your career, then had a few years where your energy was more focused on avenues outside of poker, such as your social life. He is best known for winning the $1,352,000 first prize in the 2012 Big One for One Drop Extravaganza, the largest single payout in poker history. He's also a former professional magician. He is currently number 10 on the All Time Money List of Live Poker Earnings. Many poker fans are also interested in founding out more information regarding Antonio Esfandiari’s house. He is best known for winning three WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles. . Antonio Esfandiari and Sam Tickett play the richest poker hand of all time with $18,346,673 on the line in the 2012 Big One for One Drop at the World Series. No stranger to crazy prop bets, Bill Perkins and Antonio Esfandiari had one of their trademark wagers this year at the PCA. Poker legend Antonio 'The Magician' Esfandiari played on every season of High Stakes Poker and these are his best hands! - Watch all seasons of High Stakes Poker on. Antonio Esfandiari, aka “the Magician,” is a professional poker player that was born in Tehran, Iran on December 8, 1978 with the name of Amir Esfandiari. Amal Bounahra is a US poker player and a full-time mom, hailing from Ft. I don’t want to play mini tournaments, I want to play real poker,” Esfandiari held onto his preferences, but no actual heads-up battle was agreed upon during the show. Antonio Esfandiari is the author of The Magician’s Secrets for Winning Tournaments on Insta Poker, a poker strategy game which is available on Apple’s app store since 2012. Antonio Esfandiari was born in Iran in a district known as Tehran where he spent nine years of his early life before relocating to San Jose, California with his family. The fierce competitor known as “The Magician” hasn’t cashed in a tournament since finishing 82 nd at the 2019 WSOP Main Event. Svitlana Silva was booked on charges of stealing approximately $1 million worth of cash, casino chips, and. Both Laak and Esfandiari plan on watching the premiere and live tweeting with fans, so be sure to either set your DVR or tune in at 10 p. Born on December 8, 1978 in Tehran, Iran, Antonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player that has won a bracelet and finished in the money at thirteen major events. 8m) on the line, the cash was stacked up. Poker Hand Analysis. Esfandiari knew very little English when he started school in his new home but learned the language in less than six months. Antonio Esfandiari - $18. Poker runs in the family for Amal Bounahra (pictured). Antonio Esfandiari Early Life. Originally from Tehran, Iran, Esfandiari moved to the United States with his parents in 1988. Esfandiari’s victory at the L. The professional magician turned professional poker player. When the flop comes scary but with some help, Klein shifts into check-call mode. Another question was the brain’s approval rating of Trump, zero to 100. 1. This TV show can best be described in its opening comments “The following is what happens when you give two degenerate gamblers their own TV show…”. It's revealed that Turtle has started his own. bot ^infoHellmuth seized control of the match and would soon put the frustrated Esfandiari out of his misery with a pre-flop all-in call with K-10 against Antonio’s J-10. Esfandiari, Laak hit the airwaves Wednesday. Poker professional Antonio Esfandiari has won the most expensive poker tournament in history — the $1 million buy-in that drew 48 of the game’s best pros and wealthiest amateurs. LAS VEGAS, April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion poker professional Antonio Esfandiari has signed on as Brand Ambassador for Ultimate Poker (UltimatePoker. Here are the final official results from the Big One for One Drop: 1st: Antonio Esfandiari - $18,346,673. I'm also excited to have my poker. Posted at 12:03 AM, Aug 29, 2020 . He claimed someone robbed his condo of approximately $150,000 in cash, $300,000 to $500,000 in casino chips, and $400,000 worth of expensive jewelry. He beat a. Antonio Esfandiari is one the most iconic poker players in modern history. Professional poker player Antonio Esfandiari was disqualified from tournament play after he attempted to pee at the poker table,. . Caesars also owns the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos. Tale as old as time, yes. The U. The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995 . S. Antonio was born in Iran in the city of Tehran in 1978. Antonio Esfandiari was disqualified from PCA Main Event due to a "breach of etiquette" at the table. Esfandiari's opponent checks and Esfandiari bets 2,200. Esfandiari's legs were in too much pain due to a US$50,000 prop bet with businessman -- and amateur poker player -- Bill Perkins. Her father Bob Bounahra owns a poker room in her home country of Belize and was a member of the 2011 World Series…Antonio Esfandiari releases exclusive statement regarding disqualification from 2016 PCA Main Event. ARREST REPORT: Police say Svitlana Silva broke into poker professional Antonio Esfandiari's condo and stole more than $1 million in cash, poker chips and. ”. He was born in the city of Tehran, Iran and his parents moved the family United States in 1988 when he was 9 years old. On a board with possible flushes and straights he called Esfandiari down with just. Antonio Esfandiari was the victim of a theft that was reportedly carried out by one of his father's acquaintances. Esfandiari wouldn't tell us how much cheddar is on the line. This follow–up to WPT: Shuffle Up and Deal from poker professional Antonio Esfandiari with contributions from other stars of the World Poker Tour provides. Antonio Esfandiari is one of those names. He beat a. Antonio Esfandiari enters the sports history books for winning the largest single event prize, $18,346,673. This was a $50/$100 game that also brought Mikki Mase to many in the poker world’s attention for. . The biggest live tournament poker win in history is Antonio Esfandiari’s victory in the 2012 WSOP Big One for One Drop. Known as ‘The Magician’, 33-year-old Esfandiari reckons his incredible victory in the No-Limit Hold’em event #55 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is better. Poker pro Antonio Esfandiari and actor, comedian and poker enthusiast Kevin Hart have agreed to a boxing match slated for early next year. All Time List. It was also the case last week when Hellmuth came from behind to defeat Esfandiari in a new heads-up no limit hold-em tournament series from PokerGO called “High-Stakes Duel. Net Worth: $27 million The Persian-born Antonio Esfandiari started out as a magician, and he seems to have brought the magic with him into poker. Dwan won with three Queens, beating Barry Greenstein's two pair – Aces and Queens. com). Sixty-four players will return for Day 7, with Ivey third overall with 6,345,000 and Esfandiari close behind with 5,610,000. on March 20, 2017. The WSOP’s Big One for One Drop would indeed require putting up $1 million in the tournament. Vincent Chase is asked to perform a dangerous driving stunt, Johnny 'Drama' Chase gets nervous after Lloyd Lee cannot find him work with his holding deal expiring in eight weeks, and Turtle deals with a troublesome employee. Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari is the new $18 million man who will be remembered – at least for now – as the biggest winner in poker history. He is best known for winning three WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles. In 2012, he won the largest poker prize in history, the Big One-for-One Drop, a tournament with a $1,000,000 buy-in. He has more than $27 million in live poker tournament.