Popular poker streamer Parker ‘tonkaaaa’ Talbot has made money from his classic ‘Team Never Lucky’ merchandise. After winning the latest PokerStars Stadium Series event for $261,489, Talbot might never lay claim to his catchphrase ever again.
One of the most popular players to stream his poker action, Talbot has long had a huge and devoted following. This result was his biggest-ever online score and cements his already stellar reputation as one of the best in the business, not just in terms of playing the game but entertaining thousands while the does it.
With 768 players putting up the $2,100-entry into the event, the top prize of $261,489 reflected the vast total prizepool, with $1.5 million guaranteed meaning that 87 players made the money. Some of those included the popular British player Max Silver, Thomas Boivin and Simon Pedersen.
On the final table, Talbot took control immediately, busting the Russian player ‘LeslieGroves’ after Talbot’s pocket queens had no problem holding against his opponent’s ace-ten. A queen on the flop led to the Russian’s tournament demise.