PokerGO is launching a new reality show called Major Wager. And famous poker pros are the stars of the program.
Georgia native and graphic designer turned poker rock star, Samantha Abernathy has been on the scene less than three years but is making waves, playing the b. Poker’s Daniel Negreanu, Sam Abernathy, Antonio Esfandiari, Jeff Gross, and Brian Rast headline this prop-betting extravaganza. And Joe “ChicagoJoey” Ingram will be hosting the episodes. The premise of the show is simple: these poker pros will make prop bets with each other on skillful and daring feats.
Poker Central released a trailer for the show, which will debut on September 5.
Poker’s Daniel Negreanu, Sam Abernathy, Antonio Esfandiari, Jeff Gross, and Brian Rast headline this prop-betting extravaganza. And Joe “ChicagoJoey” Ingram will be hosting the episodes.
The premise of the show is simple: these poker pros will make prop bets with each other on skillful and daring feats. Here are some highlights of the preview:
- Esfandiari and Gross learn how to pole dance, then compete against each other to see who performs the best.
- Gross and Rast face off to see who can race 7 laps better.
- Negreanu and Abernathy have a trapeze artist showdown.
- Abernathy and Esfandiari have a golf driving range challenge.
- Esfandiari and Gross see who’s the best street performer.
Poker whos aren’t as common these days. So it’s interesting that PokerGO has blended the world of poker players and prop betting to make a generally appealing show.
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Major Wager is Similar to I Bet You
This isn’t Esfandiari’s first experience with a prop betting show. He also starred in the MOJO HD program I Bet You alongside Phil Laak.
The premise was similar to Major Wager because Laak and Esfandiari went to different Vegas hot spots to make bets with each other. It’s a wonder if Major Wager was inspired by I Bet You.
Follows Heels of Poker After Dark Release
This is interesting timing by PokerGO, considering that Poker After Dark was just rebooted. As we covered before, the show got off to a hot start when Tom Dwan won a $700,000 pot against Estandiari not long ago.
Obviously nobody expects poker to take over TV and online networks. But it’s nice to see good shows like Poker After Dark and Major Wager coming out.
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Prior to joining the Freedom Foundation, James served several years as in-house counsel for a company in Ohio where he garnered experience in commercial litigation and corporate law. He earned his law degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he graduated with honors and served as the International Editor on the Regent Journal of International Law. While in law school, James clerked at The Alabama Supreme Court and The Supreme Court of Virginia. Additionally, he served as an intern with the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, the American Center for Law & Justice, and Americans United for Life. He also worked as a graduate assistant, served on the Honor Council, and was a Blackstone Fellow in the Alliance Defense Fund Blackstone Fellowship.
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