Purdue80 is an online high stakes poker player who has been destroying cash games on Full Tilt Poker. At 24, this personal trainer might have to reconsider his career choice. He is often seen playing 50/100NL with a maximum buy-in of $10, 000. Purdue80 is one the most talkative high stakes player as he always responds to the railbirds. He says that he started playing online poker with just $500 three years ago. Through proper bankroll management and a lot of hard work, he has managed to reach some of the highest limits in online poker. Many nights he is up close to 40 or 50 grand for the session. Purdue80 has yet to play a big live event so many people may not know him. Purdue80 has great emotional control as he rarely goes on tilt. Purdue80 is able to handle the bad beats, aggressive opponents, and railbirds talking trash. He is a No-Limit Texas Hold’em short-handed specialist. Purdue80 is probably better than the well-known Phil Hellmuth but no one will ever know.
The beauty of online poker is that it allows everyone to remain anonymous. Even though Purdue80 is making tons of money, he seems to have his ego under control. His humble attitude at the table may be one of the reasons he is such a successful poker player. Most nights you can find Purdue80 tearing up the high limit cash games on Full Tilt Poker. John Juanda is often sitting at the same table trying to learn a thing or two about poker. Purdue may be one of the best poker players in the world. Watch out for Purdue80 in future live events. He may be the guy across from you taking all of your chips. I’m sure we will be seeing a lot more from this young poker whiz kid.