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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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Ivey vs Antonius - Two of the Best AirballingThis is how the best players in the world play when they have no real hand
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Online High Stakes - Isildur1 Playing 250/500 PLO on Full TiltViktor 'Isildur1' Blom playing four tables of $250/500 PLO on Full Tilt, against 'Sauce1234', 'patpatpanda' and Patrik 'FinddaGrin...
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Sam Trickett and Patrik Antonius Holding a Same HandSam Trickett and Patrik Antonius battling preflop with the same hand
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Phil Ivey Beats Antonius for Aussie Millions 2012 SHR TitlePhil Ivey claiming 2012 Aussie Millions Super High Roller title
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Antonius vs Ivey - Leveling WarsTwo legends going at it on a paired board
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Online High Stakes - Antonius Making a Stand vs DwanPatrik Antonius makes a sick call against Tom 'durrrr' Dwan
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Patrik Antonius and Rono Lo Playing a Big PotPatrik Antonius playing a bit pot against Rono Lo in Australia
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Jason Mercier and Patrik Antonius in a Big PotAction board between Jason Mercier and Patrik Antonius
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Online High Stakes - Kingofcards vs Patrik Antonius$165,000 in the middle
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Online High Stakes - Three Way $600k+ PotHuge three way pot between Patrik Antonius, Ziigmund and 'Cadillac1944'
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