DOUG POLK'S $100,000 HEADS-UP CHALLENGE
Doug Polk Issued This Challenge to the Poker World:
Doug's Current Total: +$380,400
The Results of each Match are below
Match #7 – Rematch vs Owen Messere
Doug battled back hard in his rematch against Owen Messere, booking a solid win and nearly pulling even in the aggregate against the London-based online pro.
Final result: Doug +$163,900
Match #6 – Owen Messere
24 year old online pro Owen Messere stepped into the arena and got the best of Doug all day, handing him his biggest loss of the challenge to date.
Final result: Doug -$191,500
Match #5 – Rematch vs Kevin Rabichow
Coming off the heels of an $83k loss the day before, Doug fought back to book a big win against a tough opponent.
Final result: Doug +$255,300
Match #4 – Kevin Rabichow
High stakes pro and former full-time heads-up player Kevin Rabichow gave Doug a heck of a challenge, eventually booking a two buy-in win in his first trip to The Lodge.
Final result: Doug -$83,300
Match #3 – Rematch vs Scott Ball
A day after their first match, Doug and Scott battled again.
Final result: Doug +$168,900
Match #2 – Scott Ball
Two-time WSOP bracelet winner and 2021 WSOP NL Player of the Year Scott Ball took a $90K lead early in this match, but Doug fought back. The match culminated in an incredible final hand.
Final result: Doug +$96,900
Match #1 – Bill Perkins
Just two days after issuing the challenge, Doug took on businessman and high stakes regular Bill Perkins. Doug was up over $150K at one point, but Bill battled back. Fun fact: Doug lost his biggest pot ever during this match.
Final result: Doug -$29,800