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Lithuanian-Australian
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Born (date and place of birth)
December 17, 1973 in Kaunas, Lithuania
Residence (current location)
Kaunas, Lithuania
Education (institution, specialization)
College graduate with a major in finance and accounting
Year started playing poker
1991
Age when started playing
18 years old
Year turned professional
2004 (entered the professional poker world with WSOP participation)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2005 European Poker Championships, £5,000 no-limit Texas hold 'em Main Event, winning £260,000 ($456,822)
First important tournament
Participated in World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris 2003, finishing 5th
Main motivation for turning pro
Ambition to succeed not only in poker but also as a businessman and politician; also driven by competitive spirit and financial success
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught with experience gained through early play starting age 18; founder of PokerNews in 2002 indicating deep study of the game
First sponsor/backing
PartyPoker, signed sponsorship deal around 2010
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $11.3 million in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
11 tournament titles
Number of final tables
85+ final table appearances
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,196,000 first place at Merit Poker Super High Roller Bowl Europe, 2021
WSOP cashes (number)
15 money finishes
Best WSOP Main Event result
No notable WSOP Main Event final table finish; no top finish recorded
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Multiple strong results including 1st at 2021 Merit Poker SHRB $100K High Roller, 2nd at 2022 Triton Poker $100K Short Deck Main
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Several wins in $25K-$100K events including 1st at 2006 Betfair Asian Poker Tour, 1st at 2017 Aria High Roller $25K, 1st at 2019 Partypoker Live MILLION$ Short Deck €25,500
Poker team
Affiliated with PartyPoker as sponsored pro around 2010
Main cash game limits
High stakes cash games including $25K to $100K+ buy-ins
Highest stakes played
Played in $100K+ buy-in super high roller events and cash games
Notable high stakes sessions
Famous for high stakes cash games and televised streams including confrontations with notable pros like Phil Hellmuth and Dan Cates
"Big Game" participation
Participated in famous televised high stakes games such as High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark
Country ranking
Leading poker figure in Lithuania
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em predominantly, also plays Pot-Limit Omaha and Short Deck variants
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Live tournaments and high stakes cash games, with some online play under nickname "Tony G"
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and 6-max preferences reported
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Short Deck Hold'em
Specialization limits
Prefers high stakes and super high roller events $25K to $100K+ buy-ins
Online rooms where plays
PartyPoker (primary known online platform)
Favorite casinos/locations
Merit Casino in Cyprus, Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas, various European venues including Rozvadov
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive, tricky, boisterous, highly verbal and psychological style including table talk and intimidation
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for audacious bluffs, bold raises, and psychological pressure on opponents
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines aggressive mathematical strategy with psychological intimidation and theatrical table presence
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable, able to adjust to different opponents and game conditions, leveraging both skill and table image
Playing strengths
Psychological warfare, aggression, reading opponents, high stakes tournament and cash game skills
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory and game theory optimal concepts combined with psychological tactics
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Poker After Dark, High Stakes Poker, The Big Game, various televised Triton Poker series and PartyPoker events
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Participated in multiple seasons and episodes of High Stakes Poker
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
Several episodes of Poker After Dark
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in major poker media like PokerNews, CardPlayer, and multiple video interviews on YouTube poker channels
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
Tony G official poker-related channel with poker highlights and interviews
LinkedIn profile (link)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antanasguoga/
Posting frequency in social media
Active on Twitter and Instagram with frequent updates during poker events and personal business
Type of content in social media
Poker tournament updates, business ventures, motivational and philanthropic content
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
PartyPoker (historic sponsorship)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
PartyPoker from approximately 2010 onwards
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
PartyPoker ambassador
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Founder of PokerNews.com, businessman involved in blockchain and crypto companies including Sol Strategies, owner of A. Guoga Foundation
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
Investments in crypto and poker-related ventures, blockchain technology
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Multiple articles and interviews published in international poker media outlets
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
Noted public verbal confrontations at the table with players including Phil Hellmuth (psychological intensity, not personal disputes)
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Known for abrasive table talk which has drawn criticism but also widespread popularity
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Responds with humor and embraces his persona as a provocateur at the table
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Shining World Leadership Award 2008
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Included in POLITICO 40 most influential MEPs, recognized in Top 200 Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs list by Richtopia
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Established Lithuanian Poker Federation in 2010 and is its main sponsor; multiple high roller wins; pioneer of poker promotion in Lithuania
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Developed poker in Lithuania, promotion of high stakes poker events, founder of prominent poker news platform
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Played at charity events, donates substantial winnings to charity, founder of A. Guoga Foundation
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Influential figure bridging poker, business, politics, and philanthropy; known for colorful playing style and promoting poker in Eastern Europe
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped grow poker community in Lithuania; increased Eastern European presence in global poker; promoted high stakes cash games and tournaments
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2009 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | $50,000 Anniversary Event | 50,000 | 10th | $172,000 | | | |||| 2004 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | Seven-card stud | | ITM | | | | |||| 2004 | USA | World Series of Poker | Las Vegas | Pot Limit Texas Hold'em | | ITM | | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2005 | UK | European Poker Championships | London | No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | £5,000 | 1st | £260,000 ($456,822) | | | |||| 2009 | Monaco | EPT Grand Final High Roller | Monte Carlo | High Roller | €25,500 | 3rd | $552,239 | | | |||| 2007 | UK | World Series of Poker Europe | London | Omaha | £5,250 | 3rd | $190,056 | | |
WSOP Europe
2007 | UK | World Series of Poker Europe | London | Omaha | £5,250 | 3rd | $190,056 | | |
Triton Poker Series
2022-09 | Spain | Triton Series | Madrid | No-Limit Hold'em Short Deck | €100,000 | 2nd | $1,370,250 | | | |||| 2022-09 | Cyprus | Triton Mediterranean Poker Party | Kyrenia | No-Limit Hold'em Invitational | $200,000 | 10th | $485,000 | | |
Super High Roller Series
2021 | Europe | Super High Roller Bowl Europe | Various | No-Limit Hold'em Short Deck | $100,000 | 1st | $1,169,000 | | |
Aria High Roller Series
2017 | USA | Aria High Roller | Las Vegas | | $25,000 | 1st | $353,280 | | |
Aussie Millions
2010 | Australia | Aussie Millions Poker Championship | Melbourne | $100,000 Challenge | A$100,000 | 5th | | | | |||| 2012 | Australia | Aussie Millions Poker Championship | Melbourne | $100,000 Challenge | A$100,000 | 4th | | | |
Short Deck tournaments
2022-05 | Spain | Triton Series | Madrid | No-Limit Hold'em Short Deck | €100,000 | 2nd | $1,370,250 | | |
Provided poker tournament commentary and analysis for various poker events