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Many of the best poker players in the world are gamblers in the true meaning of the word. They don’t just play Texas Hold’em online for thousands, or even millions, of dollars, but enjoy other forms of betting just as much.
Golf is one of the games which attract many big time gamblers and poker players. The poker stars normally have lots of free time, and golf with its handicap system, is a game well-suited for different kinds of betting.
When there are no Texas Hold’em rules to stick to, the players can use all their imagination to cheat and deceive their opponents. And the sums wagered during these golf matches are in most cases absolutely insane. One single put can be worth ten thousand dollars, or more. Talk about pressure!
In a recent magazine interview Erik “Erik123” Sagstrom, one of the best online poker players of all time, talks about the crazy golf betting that goes on within the poker community.
“There is lots of money to be made on the golf course. Almost all poker players play golf as well. Even though you lose some times to a player that has a good day, the player with the lowest handicap normally wins,” said Sagstrom who currently has a handicap around 2.
Sagstrom also reveals that Phil Ivey is perhaps the most devious of them all when it comes to betting on golf.
“Everything Ivey says about him being cheated and hustled on the golf course is just lies. He is the biggest hustler of them all. After all, he is from New York. You hear all the time how good you are at the golf course, but still you lose all the time.”
“Earlier, if you wanted to play against Phil Ivey, you had to play against his two “buddies” as well. Those two buddies were like among the best players in the world. They probably make so much money with him (Ivey) that they don’t have to on the regular golf tour.
There is no doubting that Erik Sagstrom and many other well-known poker players are very serious about their golf game. So, if you’re visiting a golf course near Las Vegas, keep an eye out for the poker players. And don’t take any bets!| Other Nevada golf courses | Las Vegas lodging | Las Vegas Poker | Home |