Patrik Antonious
(he is part of Full Tilt Poker Team)
- Over $2.8 Million in Career Tournament Earnings
- 11 WSOP Cash Finishes
- 7 WPT Cash Finishes
- 1 EPT Title
Patrik Antonius is one of the most widely recognized players in poker today, and with a record like his, its no wonder. Since taking up poker as a profession in 2002, he’s amassed almost $3 million as a result of his skill and aggressive style.
While Patrik played poker for years with his friends, it wasn’t until he started playing online that he got serious about developing his game. Within just a couple of months, his game improved along with his results.
Shortly after, Patrik moved to the US where he continued to put in hours of play. In addition to building upon a steadily increasing bankroll, he won a satellite entry into a WSOP event before returning home to Finland. He cites both the event and solid advice from seasoned pros as invaluable in his development as a poker player.
In 2005, Patrik lit up the tournament circuit. After cashing in two WPT tournaments, he went deep in three WSOP events, earning a combined total of almost $100K. Not one to let the cards get cold, he followed this up with impressive back-to-back performances on the EPT circuit. He took third in the Main Event in Barcelona for $145K before going on to win the EPT Baden classic for more than $340K. True to form, Patrik finished the year with his biggest cash to date. He took second place in the WPT Five Diamond Classic, earning over $1 million.
Since that time Patrik’s steadily built on an already impressive record, continuing to add both WPT and WSOP cash finishes to his list of accomplishments. Most recently, Patrik made the final table at the first event of the 2008 WSOP. He finished in seventh place, earning $124K.
While Patrik is clearly a world-class professional, there’s more to life for him than just poker. His competitive streak extends well beyond the game – he’s still a top-notch tennis player and an avid golfer. When he’s not dominating the court, the course, or the felt, Patrik spends his personal time with his fiancée and daughter.
If you want to see him in action, look for Patrik playing online at Full Tilt Poker.