Deal Me In: Twenty of The World's Top Poker Pros Share How They Turned Pro

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Marvin Karlins

Stephen John Marvin Karlins

Crafts & Hobbies

Phil's House Publishing, Inc.

<p>Tom 'Durrrr' Dwan is part of the online revolution that has propelled many players into the national spotlight in the world of high-stakes poker. At just 22 years old, Tom's impressive cash winnings, both live and online, have earned him a reputation as one of the brightest stars in the game, a title Tom reluctantly accepts, despite his disinterest in celebrity status. His cash winnings are even more impressive when you consider that Tom was denied a seat at the WSOP in 2006 and 2007 because he had not yet turned 21. When he finally hit the legal age limit, he immediately cashed in, making the final table at the 2007 WPT World Poker Finals at Foxwoods and earning the tidy sum of $325,000 for his efforts. Equally comfortable playing six hands at a time behind the computer or sitting at the final table of a major event in front of television cameras and large crowds, Tom plays at the highest level with a calm demeanor and an even disposition.</p>

Deal Me in Mini eBook - Chapter 18: Tom Dwan

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

<p>In 2008, Peter Eastgate became the youngest World Series of Poker Main Event champion in history. It was only his tenth live tournament ever. He had paid full entry into the event, a prudent decision. Peter was just 22 years, 10 months, and 28 days old at the time of his victory. (The previous record had been held by Phil Hellmuth, Jr., who was 24 years, 10 months, and 5 days old at the time of his victory in 1989.) Eastgate was born in Denmark and is a Danish citizen, but now lives in London. He is yet another "young gun," an internet prodigy who later made a successful crossover into live tournaments. Although he specializes in short-handed no-limit Hold'em games and high- stakes heads-up cash games online, Peter has a few live tournament cashes to his credit as well. He finished ninth in the 3,300-euro no-limit Hold'em event at the Irish Open in 2007, and took 32nd at the European Poker Tour Scandinavian Open's 47,750-kroner</p>

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