The world of poker has seen quite a few weight reduction prop bets through the years and Shaun Deeb has develop into the most recent poker participant to shed some kilos and rating some money within the course of.
Deeb initially made the wager with high-stakes poker participant and entrepreneur Bill Perkins in March, placing up $100,000 to Perkins’ $1 million. However, the 2 have now settled with Deeb accumulating $800,000 as a part of the buyout.
“There was never a minute I considered quitting,” Deeb famous on Twitter. “I knew how much time I put in. I wasn’t ever going to let that go to waste. I’ve always been a volume/long term thinker of EV (expected value). This bet was just perfect for my grinding mindset.”
Making A Deal
The unique wager proposed that Deeb would want to get to 17% physique fats by the beginning of this yr’s World Series of Poker, having began at greater than 40%. That gave Deeb 14 months to satisfy the problem. If not, he must cough up the $100,000 to Perkins.
The high-stakes professional bought severe concerning the wager, documenting his health journey on Twitter and on his YouTube channel “MillionDollarDeeb.” In September, Deeb detailed all the wager and the way it took place in Card Player’s Poker Stories Podcast.
Brief weight reduction replace off to the health club once more pic.twitter.com/Uzc3ju4U0h
— shaun deeb (@shaundeeb) January 5, 2024
You guys needed a progress pic so I give the folks what they need as soon as that intestine is gone the million can be mine pic.twitter.com/yZEUQdUN2V
— shaun deeb (@shaundeeb) January 27, 2024
With the kilos nonetheless melting away, Perkins may see the writing on the wall and proposed a buyout. Last week, Deeb stated he and his spouse mentioned whether or not to simply accept a buyout provide and finally agreed to $800,000. That provides to his reside event winnings of $12.3 million. The 37-year-old high-stakes participant additionally has six World Series of Poker bracelets.
Perkins had beforehand received a weight-loss wager with Doug Polk, pocketing $200,000 when Polk failed to satisfy his goal.
Even although the wager is wrapped up, Deeb continues to be decided to succeed in his health targets. He’s additionally prepared to simply accept extra wagers on whether or not he’ll finally get there.
“I’m still working toward my goal of 17% (body fat),” he famous on Twitter. “I’m going to get there to point out my children that if I can do that, they’ll do loads of issues folks say are too laborious or inconceivable. I initially thought to not announce the buyout since I’m decided to succeed in the objective, however too many individuals have facet motion to not allow them to know that Bill purchased out and at what share.
“And if anyone doubts me on still getting there, I’m open to taking a lot more bets on myself. Anyone who needs advice on their own goals, feel free to reach out – if I can’t help, I can direct you to someone who can.”
Deeb did permit himself to shave his lengthy beard and hair. He had beforehand grown it out within the hopes that it’s added weight would assist him meet his body-fat share.
So right here’s the shaving video I stared at myself for 10min after performed I don’t acknowledge myself hoping my children are terrified of me once they get up right this moment pic.twitter.com/Ib37kcdXAe
— shaun deeb (@shaundeeb) February 18, 2024