Heads-up challenge of Phil Galfond

Heads-up challenge of Phil Galfond

In November 2019, Phil Galfond offered poker players a bet, according to which you need to play 50 000 hands with profit at RIO Poker. You need to do this at high limits from $100/$200 to $300/$600. Poker players began to respond to the Galfond challenge, and the first of them was Bill Perkins.

The main conditions of the marathon

  • The marathon will be stopped if one of the players loses $400 000.
  • You need to play 50 000 hands with profit on the PLO.
  • They will play in heads-up format.
  • Triumphant participants in case of their victory will receive different payments. Fernando Habegger agreed on $1 000 000 from Galfond, and Bill Perkins on $800 000.

The full number of challenge participants is still unknown, as Galfond constantly has new rivals. At the time of writing, there are already three of them, but this figure will constantly grow. Challenge already has its hashtag on Twitter #GalfondChallenge, by which you can follow the news about this event.

Storylines materials
Galfond continues to lead HU battle against Chance Kornuth
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Galfond continues to lead HU battle against Chance Kornuth
The heads-up battle between Phil Galfond and Chance Kornuth is still in progress. To date, Galfond is ahead of Kornuth by more than $500 000 ...
Phil Galfond won €123 000 in the last session against Chance Kornuth
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Phil Galfond won €123 000 in the last session against Chance Kornuth
According to the results of the 25th session of heads-up battle between Galfond and Kornuth, the gap between rivals reduced to $221 500.
Chance Kornuth is in the lead in Galfond's Challenge
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Chance Kornuth is in the lead in Galfond's Challenge
Challenge between Galfond and Kornuth continues. Chance Kornuth showed an excellent play in the 12th session and took the lead in the overall distance.
Galfond Challenge: Phil is ahead of Chance by $117 000
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Galfond Challenge: Phil is ahead of Chance by $117 000
To date, the RIO Poker founder Phil Galfond leads the race and is far ahead of the two-time WSOP bracelet winner Chance Kornuth. They have already played 5 600 hands out of the 35 000 planned ones.
Chance Kornuth will start heads-up battle against Galfond on September 16
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Chance Kornuth will start heads-up battle against Galfond on September 16
Chance Kornuth is preparing to start a poker battle against Phil Galfond on September 16. If one of the participants fails to start the challenge on the determined date, then he will be liable to a fine.
Phil Galfond won €165 000 in 6-hour session against ActionFreak
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Phil Galfond won €165 000 in 6-hour session against ActionFreak
Phil Galfond got a little bit closer to winning the heads-up challenge against ActionFreak. During the last game session, Phil won 165 000 euros and widened the gap between him and his opponent.
Galfond Challenge: Phil and "ActionFreak" played 10 000 hands
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Galfond Challenge: Phil and "ActionFreak" played 10 000 hands
Phil Galfond and ActionFreak continue their heads-up battle. In total, 10 000 hands were played, but a six-digit gap still remains between them.
Galfond Challenge: ActionFreak won €80 000 from Galfond within two sessions
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Galfond Challenge: ActionFreak won €80 000 from Galfond within two sessions
Battle between Galfond and ActionFreak continues. Over the past two game sessions, Phil lost about €80 000...
ActionFreak again reduced the gap between him and Galfond to €178 200
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ActionFreak again reduced the gap between him and Galfond to €178 200
Galfond lost to ActionFreak €256 000 in the previous game session as part of Galfond Challenge...
Galfond widened the gap between him and ActionFreak to $433 400
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Galfond widened the gap between him and ActionFreak to $433 400
According to the results of last game session, Phil Galfond won €165 000 from ActionFreak...
ActionFreak won €116 000 from Galfond in one hand
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ActionFreak won €116 000 from Galfond in one hand
A poker player with the "ActionFreak" nickname managed to reduce the gap between him and Phil Galfond to $321 000.
Galfond Challenge vs. ActionFreak: Phil Galfond is ahead by €400 000
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Galfond Challenge vs. ActionFreak: Phil Galfond is ahead by €400 000
On 27 April, Phil Galfond launched the third Galfond Challenge, in which the famous regular under the nickname "ActionFreak" became Phil’s opponent...
Phil Galfond will play mini Galfond Challenge with Dan Cates
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Phil Galfond will play mini Galfond Challenge with Dan Cates
That doesn't cancel the previously scheduled Galfond Challenge with Dan Cates...
Phil Galfond lost first session to ActionFreak
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Phil Galfond lost first session to ActionFreak
Phil Galfond has not yet completed the poker battle against Perkins, but has begun to simultaneously play another match versus ActionFreak. The first session turned sour for Galfond.
Galfond Challenge: Galfond played profitably (+ $70 000)
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Galfond Challenge: Galfond played profitably (+ $70 000)
Galfond and Perkins played the second day of challenge. On the second day, Perkins failed to avoid the major defeat...
Negreanu offered strange conditions for participation in Galfond Сhallenge
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Negreanu offered strange conditions for participation in Galfond Сhallenge
Daniel Negreanu was ready to join the Galfond Challenge, but on strange conditions ...
Heads-up battle between Galfond and Perkins is to be started this week
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Heads-up battle between Galfond and Perkins is to be started this week
Phil Galfond finished his battle against VeniVidi as part of his challenge. Now, the millionaire Bill Perkins will become his next rival.
Galfond Challenge: VeniVidi won €100K in 2 sessions and retook the lead
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Galfond Challenge: VeniVidi won €100K in 2 sessions and retook the lead
In the confrontation between Galfond and VeniVidi, the leader changed again. Currently, Phil loses €31 000 and remains to play 1 500 hands.
Galfond vs VeniVidi1993: Phil finally got ahead of his opponent
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Galfond vs VeniVidi1993: Phil finally got ahead of his opponent
The 35th game session brought Galfond +€121 486, and now Phil leads the race with the result of €81 000.
Phil Galfond held a mini challenge while VeniVidi took a break
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Phil Galfond held a mini challenge while VeniVidi took a break
Facing an upstreak, Galfond decided not to miss the game sessions and held a mini-challenge at PokerStars.
Galfond played another profitable session against "VeniVidi1993"
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Galfond played another profitable session against "VeniVidi1993"
Phil Galfond's challenge continues in a positive way for the owner of Run It Once Poker. Galfond played another profitable session and reduced the gap between him and his opponent.
Galfond won back €500 000 from "VeniVidi1993" in 2 weeks
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Galfond won back €500 000 from "VeniVidi1993" in 2 weeks
Galfond's challenge is continuing. Phil’s chances of winning don't seem to be illusive as before...
Galfond played one of the best sessions against "VeniVidi1993"
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Galfond played one of the best sessions against "VeniVidi1993"
Galfond Challenge is continuing and Phil is not going to give up. He has already reduced the gap to €494 000...
Galfond Challenge: Phil won another €100 000 back
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Galfond Challenge: Phil won another €100 000 back
On Monday, Phil Galfond won €92 800 during the game session versus VeniVidi1993. The RIO Poker owner managed to narrow the gap between them to €592 310.
Galfond won back €180 000 in heads-up battle against VeniVidi1993
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Galfond won back €180 000 in heads-up battle against VeniVidi1993
Phil Galfond and "VeniVidi1993" resumed heads-up battle. The owner of RIO Poker managed to win back €183 480...
Galfond to resume challenge against Venividi1993 this Wednesday
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Galfond to resume challenge against Venividi1993 this Wednesday
The message, stated that the challenge against Venividi1993 would resume this Wednesday, has appeared on the Twitter pages of Galfond and RIO Poker.
Luke Schwartz told about the battle with Phil Galfond
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Luke Schwartz told about the battle with Phil Galfond
The match between Schwartz and Galfond will be held in the discipline of 8 Game, and the winner will receive $250 000.
Luke Schwartz advised Galfond to stop the Challenge
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Luke Schwartz advised Galfond to stop the Challenge
The WSOP bracelet holder Luke Schwartz suggested Phil Galfond to «raise the white flag» and stop the Galfond Challenge.
Phil Galfond took a break in the Galfond Challenge
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Phil Galfond took a break in the Galfond Challenge
The Run It Once Poker owner took some time out from the Galfond Challenge, at least until March 1. This decision was taken after the poker player faced downstreak, which made him go on tilt.
Galfond reduced the gap between him and VeniVidi1993
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Galfond reduced the gap between him and VeniVidi1993
On the12th game day of the heads-up battle, Galfond was able to win €87 900 from VeniVidi1993, meaning that now the RIO Poker owner is behind his opponent by €481 200.
Galfond Challenge: Phil lost €100 000 in a day
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Galfond Challenge: Phil lost €100 000 in a day
Following 7 000 hands played, the owner of RIO Poker is far behind his rival – for more than half a million euros
Galfond Challenge: Galfond finished the day with minimal losses
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Galfond Challenge: Galfond finished the day with minimal losses
On the 6th gaming day, Phil lost to "VeniVidi1993" only $13...
Galfond Challenge: "VeniVidi1993" is ahead of Galfond by $172 000
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Galfond Challenge: "VeniVidi1993" is ahead of Galfond by $172 000
After four days of heads-up battle between Galfond and VeniVidi1993, Phil's rival won €172 000.
Galfond vs "Venividi1993": live broadcast of the first heads-up match
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Galfond vs "Venividi1993": live broadcast of the first heads-up match
Today, Phil Galfond starts his first heads-up challenge. "Venividi1993" will be his first opponent, and you can watch this battle on Cardmates website.
Galfond's Challenge: the first battle will be held on 22nd January
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Galfond's Challenge: the first battle will be held on 22nd January
There will be 6 heads-up battles held as part of the Galfond's Challenge, and the first such fight will take place soon. Details on each battle can be find in this article.
Galfond's Challenge: scandalous player became Phil’s last rival
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Galfond's Challenge: scandalous player became Phil’s last rival
Phil Galfond has found the last rival for his challenge. It is Luke Schwartz, a poker player known for his love of insulting opponents at the table.
Galfond’s Challenge: Phil has a new famous rival
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Galfond’s Challenge: Phil has a new famous rival
The RIO Poker owner has challenged poker players for a battle. Yesterday, the guy announced that Chance Kornuth, the holder of two gold bracelets, had accepted his call.
Daniel Cates will play in a heads-up battle against Galfond with special conditions
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Daniel Cates will play in a heads-up battle against Galfond with special conditions
Phil Galfond has the third opponent in a heads-up battle. Daniel Cates agreed to the challenge from RIO Poker's owner.
Phil Galfond has the second opponent for heads-up battle
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Phil Galfond has the second opponent for heads-up battle
Bill Perkins was the first who accepted Galfond's challenge. But he is not the only player who decided to fight against Galfond...
Heads up battle between Perkins and Galfond
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Heads up battle between Perkins and Galfond
Bill Perkins agreed to Phil Galfond's terms of the bet. Now, Bill must play 50 000 hands in PLO discipline at RIO Poker...
Phil Galfond offers Heads-Up online poker challenge
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Phil Galfond offers Heads-Up online poker challenge
Phil Galfond created a new way to promote Run It Once Poker. He challenged the poker community and proposed 50k hand PLO Heads-Up to high-stakes players.