Tom Dwan Pays Over $700,000 in Fines for Durrrr Challenge Delays

Tom Dwan has paid over $700,000 in fines to Daniel Cates for delays in the Durrrr Challenge. This information was revealed by Cates himself during a podcast with Douglas Polk.

The Durrrr Challenge is a high-stakes heads-up match between Tom Dwan and Daniel Cates. The match, which began in 2010, involves playing 50,000 hands of PLO 200$/400$. Tom Dwan bet $1.5 million against Daniel Cates' $500,000. As of now, 20,000 hands have been played, with Cates leading by $1,200,000.

Cates expressed hope that the match will be completed in 2018. The Durrrr Challenge has been one of the most discussed poker events, and its completion is eagerly awaited by the poker community.