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STiger Reflects on His Poker Career: From Engineer to Pro
STiger, a renowned poker player, recently reflected on his career, sharing insights from his beginnings to his current success. He started playing poker at the age of 23 while working as an engineer. His first significant win was $500,000 in three weeks playing push-fold cash games.
STiger has played against notable players like Trueteller, who also engages in push-fold but only at the highest limits. STiger has not played poker since WCOOP due to various reasons, including a period of not wanting to play and being able to afford not to.
STiger's poker journey began with reading Harrington's books and making a $50 deposit. His first significant tournament win was $4,500 in an FTOPS event. Six months into his poker career, he won $9,000 in a tournament and decided to quit his job. His career has been marked by radical ups and downs, with significant wins and losses. STiger has played various poker disciplines, including NL2-5k caps and push-fold games.
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