Patrik Antonius

Patrik Antonius, has proven himself as one of the best poker players around the world. Learn more about him at PokerTube.

Patrik Antonius Biography

Patrik Antonius has definitely proved himself as one of the best all-round poker players in the world, and is one of the youngest of the well-established poker pros.

Forced to abandon his promising tennis career at the age of 15 due to a recurring back injury, Antonius turned his attention to poker, and after initially losing his first few buy-ins at the local casino, Antonius began to take the game more seriously, and started to steadily win, focusing on improving his game.

Antonius began playing online in 2003, growing his bankroll from $200 to $20,000 in a matter of weeks. Earlier in his career Antonius played under several usernames designed to put others on tilt if they lost to him, such as ‘I_knockout_U’ and ‘try_hrdr_fish’, before becoming a member of Team Full Tilt and playing under his real name.

Antonius is known for having played the largest pot ever recorded in online poker: he won $1,356,946 in a pot-limit Omaha heads up pot with the user ‘Isildur1’, later revealed to be Swedish pro Viktor Blom. Live Game Antonius has also proven himself to be a good tournament player as well, finishing 2nd in the 2005 WPT main event for $1,046,470 in what proved to be a break-out event for him.

Antonius has continued this success throughout his career, with live tournament winnings exceeding $4,000,000. One accolade still eluding him is a World Series of Poker bracelet, with two final tables his best, though at 32 he still has more than enough time.

Antonius has been a regular on television poker shows Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker, helping build his reputation as one of the game’s best and most recognisable players. He holds the honour of having played in the largest pot on High Stakes Poker, winning $749,100 from a pot of $998,800 after the turn and the river were run 4 times.

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Battle of the titans - Phil Ivey squares off against Patrik Antonius.

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Aussie Millions 2014: High Stakes Cash - Ep4

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Phil Laak trying to pull off a big bluff against Patrik Antonious but it blows up in his face

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PCA 2014 - Antonius vs Gruissem vs Shakerchi

3 Big players face off during the PCA 2014 high roller event!

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Altergott vs Antonius - 2014 High Stakes Cash

Hand between Max Altergott and Patrik Antonius during the 2014 Aussie Millions high stakes cash game.

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Tom Dwan Fails to Squeeze Antonius Out

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The Triton Titan just keeps trucking this week with another massive win at the Super High Roller Series in sunny Montenegro.

Live Poker Events, 5 years ago

€1Million Triton Cash Game Featured Dwan, Ivey & Antonius!

With big names and a collosal buy in of €1,000,000 minimum, this is probably the highest stakes cash game ever televised (or streamed) anywhere ever.

Live Poker Events, 5 years ago

Patrik Antonius Among Final Tablists Amazed By Rookie's "Crazy" 7-2 Bluff

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Patrik Antonius Shows Off His Running and Poker Skills in Monte Carlo

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Gus Hansen Wins Big In Star Studded Online Cash Game!

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Patrik Antonius had the casino crack open their cash bucket and scoop him out some bricks.

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