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"Macho Matt" Berkey Challenging Eric Persson to 1Million Dollar Heads Up Match

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04-06-2023 , 03:57 PM

Reggie Steer

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Berkey says that Eric Persson is next.

Minimum buy-in: 250k, 100 hours

Macho Matt admits that his total net worth is less than $5 Million.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMxy...el=SolveForWhy

Say all you want about Berkey, but respect the gamble.

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04-06-2023 , 04:02 PM

Defarse

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If Persson loses, he should have to do a Poker Out Loud Academy

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04-06-2023 , 04:38 PM

Prolifik

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Originally Posted by Defarse

If Persson loses, he should have to do a Poker Out Loud Academy

I'm not sure he actually does any critical thinking while playing a hand though.

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04-06-2023 , 08:17 PM

RosaParks1

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How brave, following up a match against a rich fish who doesn't realize he's a rich fish by challenging a rich fish who knows he's a rich fish.

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04-06-2023 , 08:49 PM

brianr

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Persson challenged him.

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04-06-2023 , 08:52 PM

brianr

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The tweets that preceded the above, which Persson immediately deleted:

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04-06-2023 , 09:50 PM

88keyz

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https://www.youtube.com/live/QMxyxtN...e=share&t=2095

Jesus christ this guy speaking is an idiot. He thinks only if Berkey's stack is below 250k, it has to be 100% his own money lol. No dude, Eric is saying no backers overall.

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04-06-2023 , 09:50 PM

borg23

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Originally Posted by RosaParks1

How brave, following up a match against a rich fish who doesn't realize he's a rich fish by challenging a rich fish who knows he's a rich fish.

seems smart to me.

or maybe he should play Polk HU like an idiot.

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04-08-2023 , 01:32 AM

Duncsumn7

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Originally Posted by 88keyz

eric is just a rich fish, maybe hes considered a whale now i dont follow his wins/losses i just know he posts and buys in like hes got millions to torch so this headsup challenge wouldnt be a problem for him. im pretty sure he would get his ass handed to him by berkey, or the majority of other vegas pros but it is what it is, he can do what he wants with all his money.

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04-08-2023 , 01:34 AM

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Duncsumn7

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Originally Posted by 88keyz

which most likely means that berkey is able to afford it, according to him hes worth ballpark no more than 5 milly. yolo they say, **** it berkey vs persson ill tune in for that one as opposed to watching airball shenanigans that are going on right now

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04-08-2023 , 01:52 AM

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Dr. Meh

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You guys realize this is all showbiz bluster, right? All of this calling out people on Twitter nonsense is no more real than the WWE or when MMA fighters or boxers act like they’re so mad they can’t even contain themselves and are about to street fight at the weigh-ins. It’s all for show to draw in viewers.

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04-09-2023 , 12:09 AM

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Whitemagic4life

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Originally Posted by RosaParks1

How brave, following up a match against a rich fish who doesn't realize he's a rich fish by challenging a rich fish who knows he's a rich fish.

remember when people thought poker was dead? jesus these are good spots.

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04-09-2023 , 12:03 PM

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SuperSwag

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I assume Person will only play if its streamed on PokerGO. I feel like person is better player than he gives off. His punts almost seemed calculated to get invited into games. Person owns like 50 menchies and noodle restaurants he has infinite money.

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04-09-2023 , 06:02 PM

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Wumpy

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Originally Posted by Dr. Meh

I think this would be a natural assumption if Persson and Nik Airball were actual pros. The fact that they seem to be pretty terrible at poker makes it hard for me to believe they're playing characters as part of a calculated plan. If they were actually prioritizing their EV they wouldn't be playing poker IMO.

I'm not completely closed to the idea that one or both of them are actually next-level brain geniouses who intentionally play badly in every context other than private games at much higher stakes, but that seems extremely unlikely.

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04-09-2023 , 07:05 PM

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Tusdar

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The whole ‘they only punt off on streams so they get invites to private games’ is said every time we see a bad player. While a vary small percent might do that the truth is the majority of them are just terrible players.

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04-10-2023 , 11:52 PM

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Dr. Meh

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Originally Posted by Wumpy

Them being bad at poker is irrelevant. They both have brands to promote. If they really want to play against each other, they’ll call/text and arrange it. The only purpose for “calling each other out” on Twitter is to get more eyeballs on the game to see “Maverick Casino” attire and “Solve for Why” wares.

It’s showbiz. Their actual poker chops mean nothing.

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04-11-2023 , 08:34 AM

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PeteBlow

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I blame Jake Paul

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04-17-2023 , 05:51 PM

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Wilbury Twist

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I blame Jake Paul

So do I. Every day, bro.

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04-20-2023 , 09:35 AM

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DrBadBeat

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I'm loving all the high stakes challenges lately. Bring back the Dwan challenge lol.

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04-20-2023 , 01:14 PM

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Prolifik

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I'm loving all the high stakes challenges lately. Bring back the Dwan challenge lol.

Except he doesn't pay when he loses. Ask Jungleman.

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04-20-2023 , 02:09 PM

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tclaffey

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Originally Posted by DrBadBeat

I'm loving all the high stakes challenges lately. Bring back the Dwan challenge lol.

I think Dwan got kidnapped by the Asians that own the casino from pineapple express

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