Poker is not a niche game encountered by a minority. Quite the opposite—many people who enjoy card games or are encouraged by friends and social media come across poker.
That's why it's no surprise to us, and we believe to you as well, that famous personalities—athletes, musicians, actors, etc.—sit at poker tables.
“PokerioMokykla.com” presents to you its new entertainment section, where we will tell you about celebrities who have appeared in the poker world.
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Bruce Buffer (UFC Fight Announcer)
UFC fight announcer B. Buffer is constantly seen on television screens. Besides his main source of income, he doesn't shy away from sitting at poker tables, where he is again surrounded by cameras. B. Buffer has participated in WSOP tournaments multiple times and played at tables broadcasted worldwide.
He also participated in poker tournaments between MMA (mixed martial arts) and professional poker players, where he finished second.
One Las Vegas casino even named a poker room after him.
However, B. Buffer has not achieved significant official wins. The poker database lists his career earnings as $348,000.
“I love poker because it's a war,” he said. “Knocking someone out of the game and taking all their chips gives the same adrenaline rush as landing a good punch. It's a fight. The game of fighting and poker—though not physically, but psychologically—are very similar. You want to knock someone out, and two things can happen—either you get knocked out, or you knock out the other person.”
In one interview, B. Buffer was asked an interesting and unusual question—what's worse, losing blood or money?
“When I was eight years old, my father taught me three things. He taught me how to play poker. He taught me how to play blackjack (I like to say I'm very good at it). In fact, while looking for a job, I lived off blackjack for six months. And my father also taught me about horse racing. He said the only way to follow a horse is with a shovel—you shouldn't bet on them,” he indirectly answered the question.
B. Buffer started playing cash games at the age of 14, and according to him, it helped him understand the nuances of money management.
He has spent his entire life with card games and martial arts.
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