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High Stakes Poker: Polk, Persson, Berkey, and Airball Clash on April 27th
Online PokerApril 19, 2023·1 min read

High Stakes Poker: Polk, Persson, Berkey, and Airball Clash on April 27th


High Stakes Poker fans are in for an exciting clash on April 27th as Doug Polk, Matt Berkey, Nik Airball, and Eric Persson are set to face off in a livestreamed cash game show. The table will also feature Jennifer Tilly, Rob Yong, and Bill Klein, adding to the potential for drama and excitement.

The upcoming show has garnered attention due to the ongoing Twitter spat between Doug Polk and Matt Berkey. Polk has been vocal about his dislike for Berkey, citing a podcast where Berkey allegedly lied about Polk's business. Eric Persson, the CEO of Maverick Gaming, has also added fuel to the fire with a $25k side-bet on who can stack Berkey first.

Persson is no stranger to high-stakes drama, having KOed Phil Hellmuth in the opening round of the PokerGO Heads-up Showdown last year. The Million Dollar Game, with a $1million minimum buy-in, is another high-stakes event featuring names like Ethan Rampage Yau, Nik Airball, Stanley Tang, and Chamath Palihapitiya. Both Persson and Yong are confirmed for this event as well, ensuring that the action will be intense.

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