Mark Rubbathan

Mark Rubbathan, also known as ‘Weazel’, is a British professional poker player and streamer from Manchester, England, currently holding total live earnings that exceed $504.2K. His most significant live cash, totaling $396K, was achieved through his triumphant victory in the Triton Poker Mystery Bounty. Notably, Rubbathan is a proud member of the ACRstormers ELITE Stream Team.

Operating under the username Weazel_1991, he conducts engaging streams covering poker strategy, cash game session reviews, and highlights on both Twitch and YouTube. This has garnered him a considerable following of over 14K on Twitch and 15.6K subscribers on YouTube.

Mark Rubbathan: Early Life

Mark Rubbathan, a British professional poker player from Manchester, discovered poker at the age of 16, engaging in friendly £1 games with friends. Transitioning to online poker at the age of 18, he excelled in low stakes tournaments. After playing various forms of No-Limit Hold’em, Rubbathan pursued live cash games, briefly taking a job to secure a mortgage. 

He enjoys setting challenges for himself. His remarkable journey includes turning $1,000 into $10,000 in seven months and attempting to grow a $500 bankroll to $25,000. However, his most ambitious challenge involved turning $0 into an impressive $686,000. This opportunity arose when Rubbathan won challenges on America’s Cardroom, earning $100,000 worth of tournament buy-ins at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Hoi An, Vietnam. 

Despite primarily playing no-limit hold’em cash games online with a $200 buy-in, he ventured into a high-stakes tournament against some of the world’s best players. Supported by his devoted Discord and Twitch community, Rubbathan showcased not only his strategic approach to poker but also his authentic reactions, including moments of frustration. 

Mark Rubbathan’s Poker Career

Mark Rubbathan began his live tournament participation in April 2012, securing his first cashes in the £20 No Limit Hold’em II at the 2012 Grosvenor Casino Manchester Recurring Tournaments and earning $624. Fast forward to March 2019, Rubbathan took part in the £1,000 + £100 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour in Manchester, finishing 6th and cashing for $14,280. In July 2019, he participated in the £500 + £60 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, claiming 8th place and earning $5,409.

The pinnacle of his poker journey unfolded on March 3rd, 2023, during the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Vietnam, Hoi An. In the $10,000 + $10,000 No Limit Hold’em event, Rubbathan emerged victorious, clinching 1st place and a substantial prize of $396,000. The day prior, he secured a 10th-place finish in the $15,000 No Limit Hold’em event, adding $50,300 to his growing list of earnings.

Rubbathan in European Poker Tour

In October 2023, during the European Poker Tour in Cyprus, Kyrenia, Rubbathan participated in the $1,150 + $500 No Limit Hold’em event. Despite finishing 21st, he secured a cash prize of $4,000.

Conclusion

Mark Rubbathan’s poker journey is marked by his tenacity and strategic brilliance. Starting as a teenager engaging in friendly £1 games, he swiftly transitioned to online poker at 18, showcasing exceptional skills in low-stakes tournaments. His commitment to the game led him to explore various forms of No-Limit Hold’em, and he even delved into live cash games.

A highlight of his career was transforming a mere $0 into a staggering $686,000 through challenges on America’s Cardroom, earning him a chance to compete in the Triton Super High Roller Series in Hoi An, Vietnam. Supported by a dedicated Discord and Twitch community, Rubbathan not only showcased his strategic brilliance but also revealed his authentic reactions, creating a unique connection with his audience. His live tournament successes, from his initial cashes in 2012 to his remarkable triumph in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in 2023, exemplify the growth and prowess of this British poker prodigy. Mark Rubbathan stands as a beacon of inspiration in the poker world, blending skillful plays with an unwavering commitment to challenges.