The Million dollar game will be making a triumphant return to Hustler Casio Live In May. With previous players such as Alan Keating the apparent mastermind of the Million Dollar Game. Doug Polk Owner of Poker at the Lodge & last time out big winner Tony G all returning alongside several others.
It remains unconfirmed whether Tom Dwan and Wesley Flan, participants in the largest televised pot in recorded history during the inaugural Million Dollar Game, will make a return for the upcoming Million Dollar Game.
The news of the Million Dollar return was announced on HCL’s X account (formally twitter) on the 21st February. “Breaking News, The 2024 Million game will be May 28-31. $1 million Buyin $500/$1k”
Just like he did when HCL’s High Stakes Week was announced last November, Martin Kabrhel took to X to hint at his interest “A lot of Europeans in the mix! Still seat open?“.
Things are a bit different this time around however after there was controversy surrounding the fiery player during day four of the High stakes week. Martin abruptly left the session after claiming he had a meeting to go to. Although he did not break any rules, Players especially those that are winning are expected to morally stay till the conclusion of a session. An exception might be when a player has stated beforehand they have to leave early. Or if a player has busted their roll for the day. So it is unclear whether Kabrhel would be accepted by his peers this time around.
Martin’s last outing at Hustler Casino Live is one he would have liked to have forgotten in a hurry. Due to the nature of his sudden exit the session before, the players refused to Play with Kabrhel when he turned up 17 hours into HCL’s first historic 24-hour stream. On top of his antics the night before, Martin was also fresh to the game and was not a regular in the games. So it’s not a surprise the professional player was refused.
The first time around HCL’s The Million Dollar Game broke several records, Not only did it create the Largest Televised cash game hand, but HCL also had record-breaking viewing numbers watching Live. The episode which featured Wesley’s infamous Bluff has soared to over 1 million views on the YouTube Platform.
the eagerly anticipated return of the Million Dollar Game at Hustler Casino Live promises a star-studded lineup with familiar faces and the potential for record-breaking moments. The uncertainty surrounding the participation of key players like Tom Dwan and Wesley Flan adds an element of suspense to the upcoming event. Martin Kabrhel’s potential return introduces a subplot, given the recent controversy during High Stakes Week.
So far Hustler Casino are keeping their cards close to their chest with only nine players being confirmed to be taking part. no doubt more will be confirmed as we move closer to the event. The confirmed players so far are as follows.
Let’s hope with such an array of poker personalities on display the second Million Dollar Game can go above and beyond and outdo its predecessor. Will we see a pot larger than $3.1 Million? although unlikely you just never know with the likes of aggressive players such as Santhosh & Peter in the mix. One thing is for certain, it is going to be a brilliant spectacle. Make sure to bookmark Hustler Casino’s YouTube channel to watch the action from May 28th- May 31st.