Full Tilt Poker Rivalry: The Rise and Fall of Isildur1
George | December 15, 2009
Over the past month, Full Tilt Poker has been the stage for a major high-stakes online poker rivalry involving a cast of Full Tilt Poker Pros, headed by Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius. This epic showdown has quickly taken on unimaginable proportions. Let’s catch you up on the action.
Tom “durrrr” Dwan, who rose to fame as one of the world’s best in No-Limit Hold’em, began his journey with a cheap satellite on Full Tilt Poker. He issued a $1 million challenge for 50,000 hands of play at Full Tilt Poker’s heads-up high-stakes No-Limit Texas Hold’em tables. Patrik Antonius accepted this challenge, and after much back and forth, the competition remains intense and unpredictable.
During this period, Patrik Antonius twice claimed the world record for the biggest pot won in online poker history, both within less than two weeks. This rivalry has captivated the online poker community, showcasing the incredible skill and high stakes that define these top players. The ongoing challenge between Dwan and Antonius continues to be a highlight in the world of online poker, drawing significant attention and excitement.
The mystery of Isildur1
Shortly thereafter, an unknown player who remains a mystery to this day, known only by the Full Tilt Poker username Isildur1, started taking on Tom “durrrr” Dwan and Patrik Antonius during their “downtimes” from competing with each other. This enigmatic player from Sweden managed to take millions of dollars from both pros. At one point, Isildur1 was more than $6 million ahead, with $5 million taken from Dwan and $1 million from Antonius.
However, that success wasn’t meant to last. With a little help from Phil Ivey, along with contributions from Ilari Sahamies and a few other players, the pros managed to reduce Isildur1’s winnings by about $4.1 million.
Brian Hastings took $4.2 million home
While Isildur1 was on tilt at Full Tilt, Brian Hastings entered the scene. Although not as well-known as Dwan or Antonius, Hastings is an equally skilled professional player. He had already made a name for himself at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), winning multiple WSOP bracelets awarded for first-place finishes in various events.
Hastings’ success in both online and live poker tournaments highlights his comprehensive understanding of poker strategies and his ability to adapt to different formats. He demonstrated his prowess by taking on Isildur1 and walking away with $4.2 million of what the risen and fallen mystery Swede had left.
Now you’re caught up on the pro-amateur rivalry at the high-stakes heads-up No Limit Hold’em tables over at Full Tilt Poker. If you’re not quite ready to play for millions of dollars, you can enjoy a few free poker games or simply watch the high-stakes action from the rail.
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