Patrick Antonius on Isildur1: 'He's a Big Talent'

Poker pro Patrick Antonius recently discussed his experiences playing against the enigmatic high-stakes online player Isildur1. Antonius, a member of the Full Tilt Poker team, shared his insights during a conversation with Phil Gordon.

First Encounter with Isildur1

Antonius first played against Isildur1, who started his career with a loss of approximately $600,000. Antonius noted that Isildur1's playstyle was unique, with a deep understanding of poker and innovative strategies. Isildur1 plays aggressively and prefers deep stacks, constantly forcing opponents to make critical decisions.

Isildur1's Unique Playstyle

Isildur1's bluffs always have a purpose and he uses blockers effectively. Antonius found Isildur1's playstyle unique, with a deep understanding of poker and innovative strategies. Isildur1 can play multiple tables simultaneously, making quick decisions and controlling the game. Antonius mentioned that Isildur1's swings are enormous, with sessions where he can lose or win hundreds of thousands of dollars in a short time. Antonius admitted that playing against Isildur1 is challenging, especially when the results of the session are measured in millions of dollars.