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THIS WEEK:
- Fintan wins the $530 Bounty Builder HR for $29K
- Spraggy's all-day bender
- James OP-Poker vs 'poker@luffyD' grudge match
- Our favourite clips of the week
- Ones to watch
THE CAT THAT GOT THE CREAM
Following his Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) victory for $73K, Fintan 'easywithaces' Hand hasn't eased his foot off the gas even a little bit.
On Monday night (June 15) Hand bested the $530 Bounty Builder High Roller for $29K live on stream, showcasing a final table masterclass in running pure and playing great as he took down just about every available bounty.
While our eyes were glued to the drama on Twitch, there was some drama off-camera, too.
During the stream, Hand's cat Raphy had 'relieved itself' all over the bed while his partner Hannah was trying to sleep.
'H, I'm sorry the cat peed on the bed, but we just won loads of cash!' an excited Hand said after his victory. 'Does that make you feel better?'
'Not at all,' replied a sleepy Hannah.
First $530bb win of the year?
Go on then.
Raphy ruined the moment though the little shit. pic.twitter.com/sWJWG6JbnV
— Fintan Hand (@EasyWithAces) June 17, 2020
SPRAGGY'S ALL-DAY BENDER
Fintan isn't the only PokerStars Ambassador to have been putting in the work of late.
Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg has been steady on the Twitch grind, and even put in an all-day session on Thursday (June 11) that saw him start very early in the morning and play until the early morning hours.
During that time Spraggy final-table bubbled the $215 Thursday Thrill after a few funny encounters with streamer Patrick 'Egption' Tardif.
While that tournament didn't work out, Spraggy would provide some highlights elsewhere, particularly this fantastic call in the $55 Daily Marathon.Spraggy ended his long session with a third-place finish in the Bounty Builder $44.3rd for $2,800 ish. GG
— Spraggy (@spraggy) June 11, 2020
LIVE-STREAMED GRUDGE MATCH
What happened for James 'OP-Poker James' Mackenzie and online MTT grinder 'poker@luffyD' to dislike each other enough to set up a grudge match?
To be honest, we don't know. But we do know that the match was a lot of fun to watch.
The two decided to play 500 hands of $2/$5 on private heads-up PokerStars cash tables, and whoever ended the session in profit would win an extra $500 side-bet.
After an entertaining battle, Mackenzie came out on top. You can watch the whole stream below.
BEST CLIPS OF THE WEEK
Great result for Arlie: 'A stinky one to win.'
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BINKED the @PokerStars $215 PKO Turbo today for $4924!! Moving up in stakes has been going great lately?HUGE shout out to @Protentialmn and @LearnProPokerpic.twitter.com/NhKBd84jdH
— Arlie Shaban (@ArlieShaban) June 16, 2020
Tissue game on-point.
Tissue game on point vs @LexVeldhuispic.twitter.com/IATwL4svIC
— Felix Schneiders (@xflixx) June 16, 2020
Today, that all changed.
People have been asking a lot about how myself and @MarleCordeiro have been dealing with lockdown together. Truth be told it's been magic, effortless and full of laughs. Today, that all changed. pic.twitter.com/IV1sGRwrSR
— Spraggy (@spraggy) June 12, 2020
The power of positivity.
[x]sound on – I've recently been quite negative on stream lately because of a pretty gross downswing, so naturally I've built in a quick fix segue to ease tensions while 'doing it live'. Sorry if the negative emotions of late have hurt your nervous system, thank you xoxo pic.twitter.com/U6y15Wvtve
Team Atb Poker Game
— majincast (@majincast) June 15, 2020
'Triple up with aces incoming.'
'King of clubs and king of hearts.'Interesting start to the $162 Bounty Builder @PokerStarspic.twitter.com/S2auIWlWYW
— Arlie Shaban (@ArlieShaban) June 12, 2020
'Nick from OP-Poker, where are you?'
ANOTHER ONE! Calling out @OP_Poker_Nick Kappa – Win #15 from $5 starts! #GrandTour@PokerStars I'm the champ, looking for competition! pic.twitter.com/psFATQGbQP
— croaks (@croakspkr) June 16, 2020
A mini-heart attack.
Tbf most of our raiders came from @LexVeldhuis who raided just at the end of James' stream, however we will take all the credit for the consequential Grand Tour win ?
Congrats again! ? https://t.co/C3kJUpzFEb
— OP-Poker (@OfficialOPPoker) June 16, 2020
ONES TO WATCH
CHARLIE 'EPIPHANY77' CARREL – www.twitch.tv/epiphany77
If you don't know who Charlie 'Epiphany77' Carrel is by now, you haven't been paying attention.
Over the past five years, the British phenom has risen to the highest stakes and has enjoyed several seven-figure scores both live and online throughout his career, including a win in the SCOOP Main Event for $1.2M.
When we spoke to Carrel last year he told us about taking time away from poker to set up a charity. He's also been streaming a lot on Twitch though and is attempting a bankroll challenge at the micro stakes.
If you tune in to his streams you're guaranteed to learn a few things.
LUKAS 'ROBINPOKER' ROBINSON – www.twitch.tv/RobinPoker
We mentioned Lukas 'RobinPoker' Robinson in last week's Tribune as his poker bingo streams caught our attention.
Now, Robinson–who is a member of Fintan Hand's TEAM ATB–thrust himself back into the spotlight this week with both a victory in an $11 8-Max event for $875 and a fourth-place finish in the Big $11 for $1,043, at the same time.
WHAT A STREAM…1st in an $11 for $875, 4th in the Big $11 for $1k & a 1800 raid from @EasyWithAces after his big win + one from @robinchipsttv. Best stream yet – still in shock pic.twitter.com/qTP84PTSCS
— Lukas Robinson (@Robin_Poker) June 17, 2020
It was a fantastic stream, and here's hoping for many more just like it.
Make sure you follow RobinPoker on Twitch so you don't miss them.
The Twitch Poker Tribune is a weekly blog bringing you the latest news and best clips of the week from the world of Twitch poker, as well as shining a light on streamers you should check out.
THIS WEEK:
- The Spraggy Show
- Parker 'tonkaaaa' Talbot wins Stadium Series High Heat for $261K
- Clips of the week
- Ones to watch
The Spraggy Show
We'd already seen Lex Veldhuis and Fintan Hand enjoy big final table streams and scores so far this Stadium Series.
On Wednesday night, it was Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg's turn in the spotlight.
They used to battle for pots in the Hot $5.50.
Tonight they'll play for $120,000
♥️ @EasyWithAces & @spraggy#StadiumSeries#Sprintanpic.twitter.com/KYJancW76M
— PokerStars (@PokerStars) July 29, 2020
Having battled their way through the opening day, both Spraggy and Fintan returned for Day 2 of the $5,200 Heat 25-H yesterday (July 29), with the former third in chips and the latter ninth, respectively.
I AM CAROLE FUCKING BASKIN! pic.twitter.com/481y7EchLq
— Spraggy (@spraggy) July 28, 2020
Unfortunately for the lads and everyone watching, Twitch Poker was denied an undoubtedly massive event when Fintan busted in tenth place for $14,732, just missing out on the final table.
Spraggy would make it, though, and more than 30,000 people tuned in to watch him battle against some of the game's very best players, including Sam 'Str8$$$Homey' Greenwood and Mikita 'Fish2013' Badziakouski.
He was guaranteed a payday of at least $16,721. Not bad for a guy who was streaming 2c/5c cash games for an audience of ten people four years ago.After explaining his strategy to James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton in a pre-game interview alongside Fintan ('When you guys are watching the cards-up coverage, just remember, I'm just trying to ladder, baby. I'm staying out of trouble.')
That game plan didn't stop him from getting in the mix though, including what he himself claims might have been an ICM punt.
We then witnessed Spraggy ladder all the way to third place, having a short stack most of the time.
In the first hand following 'gordon0410' busted in fourth, Spraggy's tournament would also reach its conclusion.
BINKED the @PokerStars $215 PKO Turbo today for $4924!! Moving up in stakes has been going great lately?HUGE shout out to @Protentialmn and @LearnProPokerpic.twitter.com/NhKBd84jdH
— Arlie Shaban (@ArlieShaban) June 16, 2020
Tissue game on-point.
Tissue game on point vs @LexVeldhuispic.twitter.com/IATwL4svIC
— Felix Schneiders (@xflixx) June 16, 2020
Today, that all changed.
People have been asking a lot about how myself and @MarleCordeiro have been dealing with lockdown together. Truth be told it's been magic, effortless and full of laughs. Today, that all changed. pic.twitter.com/IV1sGRwrSR
— Spraggy (@spraggy) June 12, 2020
The power of positivity.
[x]sound on – I've recently been quite negative on stream lately because of a pretty gross downswing, so naturally I've built in a quick fix segue to ease tensions while 'doing it live'. Sorry if the negative emotions of late have hurt your nervous system, thank you xoxo pic.twitter.com/U6y15Wvtve
Team Atb Poker Game
— majincast (@majincast) June 15, 2020
'Triple up with aces incoming.'
'King of clubs and king of hearts.'Interesting start to the $162 Bounty Builder @PokerStarspic.twitter.com/S2auIWlWYW
— Arlie Shaban (@ArlieShaban) June 12, 2020
'Nick from OP-Poker, where are you?'
ANOTHER ONE! Calling out @OP_Poker_Nick Kappa – Win #15 from $5 starts! #GrandTour@PokerStars I'm the champ, looking for competition! pic.twitter.com/psFATQGbQP
— croaks (@croakspkr) June 16, 2020
A mini-heart attack.
Tbf most of our raiders came from @LexVeldhuis who raided just at the end of James' stream, however we will take all the credit for the consequential Grand Tour win ?
Congrats again! ? https://t.co/C3kJUpzFEb
— OP-Poker (@OfficialOPPoker) June 16, 2020
ONES TO WATCH
CHARLIE 'EPIPHANY77' CARREL – www.twitch.tv/epiphany77
If you don't know who Charlie 'Epiphany77' Carrel is by now, you haven't been paying attention.
Over the past five years, the British phenom has risen to the highest stakes and has enjoyed several seven-figure scores both live and online throughout his career, including a win in the SCOOP Main Event for $1.2M.
When we spoke to Carrel last year he told us about taking time away from poker to set up a charity. He's also been streaming a lot on Twitch though and is attempting a bankroll challenge at the micro stakes.
If you tune in to his streams you're guaranteed to learn a few things.
LUKAS 'ROBINPOKER' ROBINSON – www.twitch.tv/RobinPoker
We mentioned Lukas 'RobinPoker' Robinson in last week's Tribune as his poker bingo streams caught our attention.
Now, Robinson–who is a member of Fintan Hand's TEAM ATB–thrust himself back into the spotlight this week with both a victory in an $11 8-Max event for $875 and a fourth-place finish in the Big $11 for $1,043, at the same time.
WHAT A STREAM…1st in an $11 for $875, 4th in the Big $11 for $1k & a 1800 raid from @EasyWithAces after his big win + one from @robinchipsttv. Best stream yet – still in shock pic.twitter.com/qTP84PTSCS
— Lukas Robinson (@Robin_Poker) June 17, 2020
It was a fantastic stream, and here's hoping for many more just like it.
Make sure you follow RobinPoker on Twitch so you don't miss them.
The Twitch Poker Tribune is a weekly blog bringing you the latest news and best clips of the week from the world of Twitch poker, as well as shining a light on streamers you should check out.
THIS WEEK:
- The Spraggy Show
- Parker 'tonkaaaa' Talbot wins Stadium Series High Heat for $261K
- Clips of the week
- Ones to watch
The Spraggy Show
We'd already seen Lex Veldhuis and Fintan Hand enjoy big final table streams and scores so far this Stadium Series.
On Wednesday night, it was Benjamin 'Spraggy' Spragg's turn in the spotlight.
They used to battle for pots in the Hot $5.50.
Tonight they'll play for $120,000
♥️ @EasyWithAces & @spraggy#StadiumSeries#Sprintanpic.twitter.com/KYJancW76M
— PokerStars (@PokerStars) July 29, 2020
Having battled their way through the opening day, both Spraggy and Fintan returned for Day 2 of the $5,200 Heat 25-H yesterday (July 29), with the former third in chips and the latter ninth, respectively.
I AM CAROLE FUCKING BASKIN! pic.twitter.com/481y7EchLq
— Spraggy (@spraggy) July 28, 2020
Unfortunately for the lads and everyone watching, Twitch Poker was denied an undoubtedly massive event when Fintan busted in tenth place for $14,732, just missing out on the final table.
Spraggy would make it, though, and more than 30,000 people tuned in to watch him battle against some of the game's very best players, including Sam 'Str8$$$Homey' Greenwood and Mikita 'Fish2013' Badziakouski.
He was guaranteed a payday of at least $16,721. Not bad for a guy who was streaming 2c/5c cash games for an audience of ten people four years ago.After explaining his strategy to James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton in a pre-game interview alongside Fintan ('When you guys are watching the cards-up coverage, just remember, I'm just trying to ladder, baby. I'm staying out of trouble.')
That game plan didn't stop him from getting in the mix though, including what he himself claims might have been an ICM punt.
We then witnessed Spraggy ladder all the way to third place, having a short stack most of the time.
In the first hand following 'gordon0410' busted in fourth, Spraggy's tournament would also reach its conclusion.
For his efforts, Spraggy banked $70,633 for his largest ever career score, and with more than 30,000 people watching, broke his viewership records in the process.
A little over 4 years ago, I started streaming 2c/5c cash games to an audience of around 10 people.
Today I took 3rd in the $5,200 Stadium Series @PokerStars for $70,633 with 30,000 + people watching.
For once, I am speechless.
Thank you! pic.twitter.com/d1qrTXAGfj
— Spraggy (@spraggy) July 29, 2020
Congrats, Spraggy.
Parker 'tonkaaaa' Talbot wins Stadium Series
If you were tuning in to the Stadium Series cards-up coverage over on the PokerStars Twitch channel, you'll have noticed former Twitch beast and all-round good guy Parker 'tonkaaaa' Talbot on commentary duties, railing his good friends Fintan and Spraggy.
Talbot was in a particularly good mood as the previous night (July 28) he emerged victorious in $2,100 Weekly Stadium Series High final for a massive $261,489 score.
To celebrate, Talbot then jumped on Fintan's stream and broke the news that he would be returning for one night of celebratory streaming this Friday (July 31).You won't want to miss the return on TonkaaaaP on Twitch.
Head over to his channel and give it a follow so you'll know when he goes live.
Clips of the week
The four-high bluff gets through. WHAT?!
Team Atb Poker Games
A trip down memory lane.Remember when @EasyWithAces had his own Ottvan moment? 👇
Tonight he could have his first six-figure score moment.
👀 https://t.co/G6D7PNXy4Z#StadiumSeriespic.twitter.com/aGy529y66C
— PokerStars Twitch (@PSTwitch) July 29, 2020
Team Atb Poker Championship
It's not often you get a 10 million chip stack.
'That's exactly what we were hoping, Griff.'
It's not always easy with aces.
Ones to watch:
TjennoE – www.twitch.tv/tjennoe
As both a member of Lex Veldhuis' community and Fintan Hand's Team ATB stream team, 'TjennoE' is well-versed in the world of Twitch.
He grinded his way up the mid-stakes on his channel and has streamed some big results from massive fields.
Team Atb Poker Tournaments
Check him out.
'TjennoE' in action
HayDawg – www.twitch.tv/haydawg_
With a PhD in Computer Science, you could call Tom 'HayDawg' Hayton the new Doctor of Twitch poker.
Or don't. Y'know. Whatever.
Do check out his stream though. Hayton is an aspiring poker player and streamer who took part in the #DareToStream challenge and enjoyed streaming so much he decided to carry on. He's been grinding poker for the past five years so he knows a trick or two.
Well today's stream was pretty eventful! Second 4 figure bink in the books and the BB22 run wasn't too bad either despite bubbling the FT. I can't thank the people who watched enough. You all make it so enjoyable! <3 pic.twitter.com/9nRqhrysSg
— Tom Hayton (@HaydawgPoker) May 15, 2020
