Steve Albini won big at the World Series of Poker tournament this the weekend, picking up $196,089 (£160,000) in prize money.Albini, a legendary producer and keen poker player, had won the major prize at the World Series once before in 2018, and returned on Saturday night (June 18) to reign supreme again.According to Pitchfork, Albini took part in the H.O.R.S.E.
event, which required a $1,500 (£1,226) buy-in. He then went on to beat 773 other players to the title.After the win, he told WSOP: “Everything in my life comes in pieces, in parts.
Poker is one part of my life. So when I’m playing poker, I try to commit to it. I try to take it seriously. I try to make sure I devote the attention to it that it deserves as an occupation.“But it’s only part of my year.
I only play tournaments at the World Series of Poker. I play cash games informally in Chicago. It’s a part of my livelihood, but it’s not my profession.”See a photo of Albini looking absolutely delighted at his win below”Bracelet winner Steven Albini reigns as the Event #32: $1,500 H.O.R.S.E.
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