Galfond Poker Site
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Starting January 22, 2020, the 'Galfond Challenge' will be front and center of the poker world. Phil Galfond, owner of the online poker site Run It Once Poker, is taking on at least six competitors in a series of high-stakes heads-up challenges that will be streamed for all to watch.
The latest tweets from @PhilGalfond. Galfond is well known for online poker where he plays high-stakes cash games primarily $200/$400 stakes and above in no-limit Texas hold 'em and pot limit Omaha tables on Full Tilt Poker under his nickname 'OMG ClayAiken,' and on Pokerstars under the screen name 'MrSweets28.'
Once a dominant player in the high-stakes poker community, Galfond stepped away from the game professionally to start his own online poker site, Run It Once Poker, with a mission to serve players first. Issuing the Galfond Challenge, Galfond announced that he wanted to get back in the high-stakes poker ring, so he issued a challenge to the poker world in November 2019. The smallest stakes for the Galfond Challenge are $100-$200. Those stakes are not small by any means, but it’s the additional side betting action totaling in the millions of dollars that really has people salivating.
What Is the Galfond Challenge?
The Galfond Challenge is a series of high-stakes, heads-up poker matches. Various challengers will take on Galfond over a set number of hands or period of time. They’ll be playing Pot Limit Omaha and there will be betting action on the side as to who wins each match.
Who Is Challenging Galfond?
There are currently six matches lined up, but more may be coming. The six challengers who will be taking on Galfond are Bill Perkins, Brandon Adams, Chance Kornuth, Dan 'Jungleman' Cates, and two online poker players known as 'ActionFreak' and 'VeniVidi1993.' Five of those six will face off against Galfond in heads-up online poker, and Adams will play Galfond in heads-up live poker.
How Can You Bet On the Galfond Challenge?
You can bet on the Galfond Challenge, thanks to PokerShares. PokerShares is offering match prices for the outcomes of the different Galfond Challenge matches, plus daily betting options for which player will come out on top after a specific session.
How Much Is at Stake?
Millions of dollars will be on the line. Not only will each side be playing for the stacks on the felt, but each side has agreed to terms of side betting action. In most cases, Galfond is laying odds to his opponent.
'VeniVidi1993' vs. Galfond
Start: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Stakes: €100-€200 PLO
Duration: 25,000 hands
Side Action: Galfond's €200,000 to VeniVidi1993's €100,000
The first match of the Galfond Challenge saw Galfond square off against high-stakes online poker player 'VeniVidi1993.' Although not much information is available on 'VeniVidi1993,' we can tell you that he is a respected high-stakes PLO player. Galfond and 'VeniVidi1993' planned to play for 25,000 hands, with Galfond risking €200,000 and 'VeniVidi1993' having €100,000 on the line, in addition to any money won on the table.
The opening match of the Galfond Challenge saw two very different storylines play out. The first is the dominance of 'VeniVidi1993' over the first 15 sessions of play. At the end of those 15 sessions, 'VeniVidi1993' was up more than €900,000 and Galfond decided to suspend the match in an effort to regroup. After more than three weeks off, Galfond returned to continue playing 'VeniVidi1993' on March 4. That's when the second storyline kicked in and Galfond mounted a comeback for the ages.
Galfond went on to erase the €900,000 deficit, but the match came down to the wire. With less than 100 hands to go, 'VeniVidi1993' had Galfond on the ropes, but Galfond fought back in what was an incredibly suspenseful performance. Eventually, Galfond won a final pot that sealed his victory.
Day 1 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Grabs €72,527 Lead
Day 2 Recap: Galfond Books Small Win
Day 3 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Wins €84,437
Day 4 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Scores €17,544 Win
Day 5 Recap: Big Day for 'VeniVidi1993,' Wins €155,063
Day 6 Recap: Galfond Wins Final Pot for Breakeven Day
Day 7 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Wins €52,057
Day 8 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Now Up €439,817
Day 9 Recap: Galfond Now Down More Than €450,000
Day 10 Recap: Galfond Loses Another €100,000
Day 11 Recap: Galfond Now Down Nearly €570,000
Day 12 Recap: Galfond Wins Back €87,940
Day 13 Recap: Galfond Suffers €267,949 Loss
Day 14 Recap: Phil Galfond Down €797,646 Overall
Day 15 Recap: €102,593 Loss Leaves Galfond Down €900,000
Day 16 Recap: €183,481 Win for Galfond in Return
Day 17 Recap: ‘VeniVidi1993’ Picks Up €21,571 Win
Day 18 Recap: Friday Brings €27,198 Win for Galfond
Day 19 Recap: Galfond Picks Up €26,018 Win On Saturday
Day 20 Recap: €92,803 Win for Phil Galfond
Day 21 Recap: Tuesday Brings a Small Win for Galfond
Day 22 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Battles Back with €88,465 Win
Day 23 Recap: Galfond Books €23,821 Win
Day 24 Recap: Galfond Picks Up Another €19,099
Day 25 Recap: Galfond Wins €139,485 On Saturday
Day 26 Recap: €110,752 Thursday Win for Galfond
Day 27 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Scores €76,026 Victory
Day 28 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Rage Quits, Galfond Wins €140K
Day 29 Recap: Galfond Wins €85,271, Now Down €233,624
Day 30 Recap: €26,992 Win for ‘VeniVidi1993’
Day 31 Recap: Galfond Scores €106,328 Win
Day 32 Recap: Galfond Enjoys First Overall Lead
Day 33 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Wins €28,538 On Friday
Day 34 Recap: €28,722 Win for Galfond On Saturday
Day 35 Recap: €121,486 Win Gives Galfond Overall Lead
Day 36 Recap: Galfond Loses Tuesday, Maintains Overall Lead
Day 37 Recap: 'VeniVidi1993' Retakes the Lead
Day 38 Recap: Galfond Trails By €8,171 with One Session Left
Day 39 Recap: Phil Galfond Completes Incredible Comeback To Win Galfond Challenge
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The poker community is waiting patiently for the recently announced Run It Once Poker sit-n-go offering, as Phil Galfondprepares to take the RIO product to the next level.
And after PokerNews were one of a select few to get their hands on the SNG Select product in action, Galfond himself hinted that a full launch may be 'just around the corner.'
SNG Select Beta Test
The SNG Select has to undergo some crucial beta testing before the product can be released to the Run It Once Poker playing community.
'We’ve been working on these SNGs for so long,' Galfond told PokerNews. 'We’ve done a lot of internal testing to date, but a larger test with real users across the world can always bring up new issues, and is absolutely critical when it comes to being launch-ready.'
Although Galfond didn't give a concrete date on when the SNGs would be available, he hinted that subject to testing, the launch may be just around the corner.
How does SNG Select work?
Run It Once Poker is calling their three-handed jackpot tournaments SNG Select, and they have their own section within the Run It Once Poker lobby.
Once selected, you are faced with a choice between CUB3D or Classic. Buy-ins for the CUB3D version range from €0.25 to €5 and Classic range from €0.90 to €4.50.
Upon selecting CUB3D, players are met with a 'randomizing prize' graphic, after which the eventual prize is sealed in a cube present at the side of the table.
Players who are used to playing on Run It Once Poker will have gotten a feel for the graphics and tables, and there is little different about the SNG Select interface.
Each table comes with a slick dark theme as a contrast to the colorful cash game tables
CUB3D Payout Tables
| Buy-in | Payout |
|---|---|
| € 0.25 | Up to €375 |
| € 1.00 | Up to €1,500 |
| € 2.00 | Up to €3,000 |
| € 5.00 | Up to €7,500 |
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Classic SNG Payout Table
How Does it Feel to Play?
Phil Galfond Online Poker Site
With so much of the interface and playing experience similar to the existing Run It Once Poker client, the transition to SNGs is a simple one. However, you soon realize that at the three-handed tables you are playing a lot differently than you would if you were chasing a leadRboard prize or trying to win a hand with seven-deuce to earn a cash bounty!
Once the game begins, it's reassuring to state that even in beta testing the product runs smoothly. The concept of CUB3D SNGs - where the eventual prize is not released until the tournament finishes - meant that every SNG we played in was competitive right up until the end.
When Will it Launch?
Galfond kept his cards close to his chest when it came to a launch date. But from the looks of things, the product is certainly ready to be put out to the masses. And we can't wait for you to get a chance to play it!
Don't Have a Run It Once Poker Account?
Galfond Poker Site
In order to be one of the first to try the SNG Select upon launch, you will need a Run It Once Poker account.
All new Run It Once players who download the software via PokerNews are entitled to a 100% deposit bonus worth up to €600. What makes this welcome bonus unique is you can make as many deposits as you like for the first 30 days after your first deposit. This makes it perfect for those players who do not want to or cannot deposit €600 in one chunk.
Another great feature of the Run It Once welcome bonus is it never expire if you play at least once hand every 30-days, meaning you essentially have forever to clear your bonus! As for release rates, check the table below to see how fast the Run It Once bonus clears.
| Bonus Progression | Rake This | Get This |
|---|---|---|
| €0-€100 | €25.00 | €5 |
| €100-€200 | €57.10 | €10 |
| €200-€300 | €66.50 | €10 |
| €300-€500 | €100 | €10 |
| €500-€600 | €200 | €10 |
Galfond Poker Room
For example, you make three deposits totaling €110 at Run It Once Poker. For every €25 in rake you pay, they release €5 into your account, up to €100. Once you rake another €57.10, they deposit the last €10 in your account for a total of €110 matched.