Poker Pros Ilaari Saahamies and Gus Hansen Share Their October Struggles

Poker players Ilaari Saahamies and Gus Hansen had a tumultuous October 2010, with both experiencing significant losses and wins.

Ilaari Saahamies' Downswing

Ilaari Saahamies lost $1,717,959 in October 2010. He described his situation as the longest downswing of his career, with only one winning session per week. Despite his losses, Saahamies remained optimistic, planning to focus more on offline play starting in the new year.

Saahamies' losses included a significant $1,000,000 loss to Tom Dwan in Omaha. However, he had better luck in PLO, winning $424,749 against notable players like Patrick Antonius, Phil Ivey, and Gus Hansen.

Gus Hansen's Ups and Downs

Gus Hansen had a rollercoaster month, starting with a loss of $10,736,870 from April 1, 2009, to October 1, 2010. However, he managed to turn things around, winning $1,766,179 in October. Hansen's notable wins included a $388,000 victory in a seven-hour heads-up session against Luukie21.

Hansen's refusal to play against Ben Sulsky due to his avatar added a humorous note to the month's events.