In recent months, the debate about the earnings of high roller tournament players has grown significantly. There is a belief, held by important figures such as Daniel Negreanu
Stephen Chidwick
While playing a US$200/US$400 cash game with a US$1,000 straddle, Mateos encountered player Johan Guilbert
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Mateos’s answer made those present laugh and generated some surprise: “More than Chidwick.” Immediately, Guilbert burst into laughter and shook Mateos’s hand, saying, “Good answer.” Mateos also laughed, and they shared a pleasant moment. The video was shared by Guilbert himself.
Another player joined the conversation, asking if he was referring to total cashes or percentages when selling action. Adrián didn’t quite understand the question and simply said, “I don’t know,” but the laughter continued.
In any case, the mystery remains. Chidwick, at the time, said that of the US$76 million in cashes he has recorded, between US$5 and US$10 million correspond to real profit. If Adrián Mateos earned more, what will be the Spaniard’s definitive figure?
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