The Rise of Poker Vlogs and Why They Have Taken the Poker World by Storm
So why have poker vlogs become such a hit with the poker community? And who are the top vloggers and up and comers to look out for in 2018?
Gus Hansen Biography
Gus Hansen is one of the original big time poker players, along with the likes of Daniel Negreanu, and Phil Ivey. An old school veteran if you like. Hansen was born in Denmark in 1974, and turned professional in 1997. He is very much a sports man, with a youth tennis championship under his belt. This motivation and drive has helped Hansen become on of the faces you think of when someone mentions 'Poker Pro'.
He has several huge tournament titles to his name such as the Aussie Millions Main Event, and a World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) bracelet. Gus Hansen has always been a regular player in 'Bobby's Room' in the Bellagio Casino, Las Vegas. Plenty of super high rolling poker plays could probably call this room their second home.
As expected, he has made several appearances on the TV series High Stakes Poker. He is also the only player ever to win three WPT titles.
Fun Fact: Hansen was a fantastic Backgammon player when he was younger, and used this experience to commentate on the World Series of Backgammon back in 2008.
Sexy Fact: Hansen was voted in the top 50 Sexiest Men Alive in People Magazine in 2004.
Outside Poker Hansen was in the group that formed the website pokerchamps.com, which launched back in 2003.
Interestingly, this is actually now known as the very popular room Betfair Poker.
He has also been known to take huge bets on sports games and the like, with other professional poker players.
Hansen also appeared in an instructional DVD series titled 'Texas Hold'Em Poker Advanced Strategies with Gus Hansen' in 2005. He also launched GusHansenTV in 2009 over the internet, which was a free poker channel.
Published 7 years ago
Gus Hansen is Mike Matusow's hero!Mike Matusow just cannot believe the luck and guts of Gus Hansen and is stunned, in this hand from the 3rd Poker Superstars Champi...
Published 16 years ago
Gus Hansen on 2007We are at the beginning of 2008 so it is natural to ask Gus about his year 2007. Watch Gus own thoughts about his fantastic year w...
Published 16 years ago
Gus Hansen on CriticismGus is probably the most criticized player online and lots of railbirds doubt his game. Standard remarks are: “how could you pla...
Published 6 years ago
Gus Hansen on High Stakes Poker!Old school legend Gus Hansen joins Joey Ingram on the Pokerlife Podcast, talking about his place in the high stakes poker world, m...
Published 10 years ago
Gus Hansen senses weakness vs ObrestadInteresting Gus Hansen Hand
Published 15 years ago
Gus Hansen strips!Gus Hansen and Theo Jorgensen official weigh-in before their boxing match February 21, 2009.
Published 11 years ago
Gus Hansen talks to FlopTurnRiverGus Hansen talks about his recent online losses, what the future holds for him in Online Poker, and the Full Tilt Poker vs PokerSt...
Published 9 years ago
Gus Hansen the Ladies ManThis is how Gus Hansen handles a table full of ladies
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Gus Hansen the Ladies Man - Part 2Gus and the ladies
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Gus Hansen vs Erica Schoenberg sick handSick hand during Poker after dark, Gus and the ladies
So why have poker vlogs become such a hit with the poker community? And who are the top vloggers and up and comers to look out for in 2018?
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