Shaun Deeb Dives into Retro Video Games with Major Investments

Shaun Deeb, a renowned poker player with four WSOP bracelets, has expanded his interests to include retro video games. Deeb, who won the WSOP Player of the Year award in 2018, has a deep passion for retro video games, particularly those from the 80s and 90s. This passion has led him to partner with Nelson Laffey, an expert in trading rare games, MTG cards, and Pokémon cards, to collect retro video game cartridges worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Shaun Deeb and Nelson Laffey's collection includes some highly sought-after titles. Among their prized possessions is a top-graded, third print of Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda”. This particular item is considered one of the most coveted pieces in their collection. Deeb and Laffey are confident that their venture in the collectible video game market will be profitable, citing the recent high sales of games like “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Super Mario Bros”.

Despite the potential for significant financial gain, Deeb acknowledges the sentimental value of his collection. He expressed mixed feelings about parting with his games, noting that they hold fond memories from his childhood. However, he remains optimistic about the future of their investment, stating that the market is currently very hot and that they plan to continue buying and selling games to maximize their profits.