Meet Scott Palmer: The Poker Pro Known as URnotINdanger2

Scott Palmer, known by his online handle URnotINdanger2, is a professional poker player who has made a name for himself in the high-stakes world of online poker. Born in July 1990, Palmer started playing poker at the age of 15 with friends from his football team. His journey in poker began with offline cash games, where he regularly played $1/$2 games until he was 18.

Palmer's transition to online poker was sparked when a friend transferred $90 to his account. Within a month, he moved from $0.25/$0.50 games to $2/$4 games. His rapid progress continued, and within a year and a half, he was playing at $100/$200 tables. Palmer's education was primarily home-based, allowing him to dedicate ample time to poker.

In other news, notable poker players have had varying fortunes in August. Tom Dwan, known as Durrrr, won $911,000 in the first six days of the month. Phil Ivey also had a successful start, winning $569,000. Jared Bleznick, known as Harrington25, won $353,000. However, Gus Hansen had a rough start, losing $600,000 in the first week of August. Phil Laak, known for his optimistic attitude, broke his hand in seven places while riding a quad bike but remains optimistic, stating 'Life is beautiful!'