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Dan Bilzerian Prepares for $100 Million Poker Showdown with Alek Gores
Live Poker & StreamingOctober 17, 2021·1 min read

Dan Bilzerian Prepares for $100 Million Poker Showdown with Alek Gores


Dan Bilzerian, the famous 'Instagram King' and high-stakes poker player, is ready to prove his poker prowess in a high-stakes game worth $100 million. Bilzerian claims to have won over $50 million in private poker games, including over $40 million from Israeli billionaire Alek Gores.

Gores challenged Bilzerian to a high-stakes poker duel with buy-ins of $25 million each. Bilzerian agreed to the challenge but proposed doubling the stakes to $25 million each, making the total $100 million. Gores accepted the new terms, setting the stage for what could be the most expensive poker game in history.

Bilzerian has already transferred his buy-in to the Aria casino, where the game is set to take place. If the game goes ahead, it will be a historic moment in the world of poker.

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