Dwan’s Resurgence: Tom Dwan Joins ACR Poker

Tom Dwan Joins ACR, Will we See him Stream?

Joining the ranks of ACR Poker as their ambassador, 37-year-old poker sensation Tom Dwan who boasts an impressive $6.5 million in live earnings, recently grabbed headlines. This revelation unfolded during the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea. Where Dwan was observed donning the ACR Poker patch while participating in high-stakes action.

Expressing his optimism about the future of poker, Dwan stated in an announcement video. “You’ve got to be trying some new stuff and doing interesting stuff. I think a lot of the poker world is missing that.” This move marks Dwan’s return to poker sponsorship, having been a Full Tilt Red Pro from 2009-13.

Tom Dwan: One of the Biggest Names In Poker

Dwan rose to fame in the late 2000s, captivating audiences with his aggressive playing style and high-stakes cash game exploits. He became a household name through appearances on popular poker TV shows like High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark. Notably, he engaged in various online poker challenges, most famously the “durrrr” Challenge against Dan “Jungleman” Cates.

As of 2024, the “durrrr” Challenge remains incomplete, with Dwan having paid substantial penalties, totaling between $700,000 and $800,000 for not meeting the agreed-upon terms. Currently down $1,251,059 after 19,335 hands out of the planned 50,000, the challenge is one of the most iconic in poker history.

Dwans Live Poker Resurgence in Recent Years

In recent years, Tom Dwan has successfully made a comeback to live tournaments, particularly standing out in the Triton Super High Roller Series. Let’s take a look at Tom Dwan’s Triton Record thus far:

Key Tournament Details

• First Recorded Tournament: Jeju 2018 (July 25) – 500K HKD Triton Hold’em, where he secured 5th place, winning HKD 1,980,000.
• Last Recorded Tournament: Jeju 2024 (March 7) – $25k NLH Silver Main, unfortunately not cashing.
• Titles: Dwan has clinched victory in two tournaments during his recent live poker endeavors.
• Total Cashes: Throughout his recent tournament appearances, Dwan boasts an impressive 13 cashes.
• Triton Earnings: Accumulating a total of $3,643,639 in Triton Super High Roller Series earnings.

Notable Achievements

• Madrid 2022 (May 25): Dwan claimed victory in the €30k Short Deck Ante-Only Turbo, securing a first-place finish and winning €336,000.
• Cyprus 2023 (May 25): Dwan showcased his skills with a 2nd place in the $20k Short Deck Ante-Only, earning $148,000.
• Cyprus 2022 (Sep 14): Dwan achieved 5th place in the $30k Short Deck Ante-Only, adding $103,000 to his winnings.
• Jeju 2018 (Jul 25): Notably, in his first recorded tournament, Dwan secured a top-five finish in the 500K HKD Triton Hold’em.

Largest Pot In Streamed Poker History

Tom Dwan has been a regular in cash game live streams. In May 2023, he secured a place in poker history by winning the largest pot in live-stream poker. Amounting to an impressive $3,081,000, against Wesley Fei on the Hustler Casino Live stream.

Will Tom Dwan Start to Live Stream?

With the rise of poker players streaming on platforms like Twitch, a question arises – will Tom Dwan join the ranks of ACR Poker pros like Chris Moneymaker in streaming his poker exploits? As of now, Dwan’s focus seems to be on live play. However, the dynamic nature of the poker world leaves room for speculation about potential future ventures.

Tom Dwan’s journey in the poker world has been nothing short of captivating. From his early days as a high-stakes phenom to his current role as an ACR Poker ambassador. As the poker community eagerly awaits the resolution of the “durrrr” Challenge and continues to witness Dwan’s live tournament success, the question of whether he will embrace the Twitch streaming trend remains an intriguing subplot in the ongoing saga of one of poker’s most enigmatic figures.